Halt and Catch Fire 2014
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What is Halt and Catch Fire?
Halt and Catch Fire is an American period drama television series created by Christopher Cantwell and Christopher C. Rogers.
- Type
- TV series
- Year
- 2014
- Status
- Ended
- Episodes
- 40
- First aired
- Jun 1, 2014
- Last aired
- Oct 14, 2017
- Original language
- EN
- Origin
- US
- Networks
- AMC
- Genres
- Drama
- Updated
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Overview
Halt and Catch Fire is an American period drama television series created by Christopher Cantwell and Christopher C. Rogers. The show aired on the cable network AMC in the United States from June 1, 2014, to October 14, 2017. Over the course of its run, the series spanned four seasons and 40 episodes. The narrative depicts a fictionalized insider view of the personal computer era and the technological revolution of the 1980s that led to the information society. During this time, an unlikely trio consisting of a visionary, an engineer, and a prodigy take significant personal and professional risks. Together, they participate in a race to build a computer intended to change the world. The series features performances by actors including Lee Pace, Scoot McNairy, Mackenzie Davis, and Kerry Bishé. The show is currently available for streaming on platforms such as Netflix and Prime Video. The title refers to a command that causes a computer to stop operating, reflecting the show's focus on the development of early computing technology.
Should you watch it?
“In 1980s Texas, ambitious tech pioneers chase revolutionary computing dreams.”
- Compelling character-driven drama exploring early computing
- Strong performances highlighting personal ambition versus ethics
- Authentic period detail immerses viewers in 1980s tech culture
- Slow pacing may test some viewers' patience
- Limited focus on technical details might disappoint hardcore computing fans
You enjoy thoughtful period dramas about innovation and ambition.
Suitable for adults interested in historical fiction with mild workplace tension.
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Episode guide
Season 1 · 10 episodes
Open the complete Season 1 guide →- E1 I/O Jun 1, 2014
- E2 FUD Jun 8, 2014
- E3 High Plains Hardware Jun 15, 2014
- E4 Close to the Metal Jun 22, 2014
- E5 Adventure Jun 29, 2014
- E6 Landfall Jul 6, 2014
- E7 Giant Jul 13, 2014
- E8 The 214s Jul 20, 2014
- E9 Up Helly Aa Jul 27, 2014
- E10 1984 Aug 3, 2014
Season 2 · 10 episodes
- E1 SETI May 31, 2015
- E2 New Coke Jun 7, 2015
- E3 The Way In Jun 14, 2015
- E4 Play with Friends Jun 21, 2015
- E5 Extract and Defend Jun 28, 2015
- E6 10Broad36 Jul 5, 2015
- E7 Working for the Clampdown Jul 12, 2015
- E8 Limbo Jul 19, 2015
- E9 Kali Jul 26, 2015
- E10 Heaven Is a Place Aug 2, 2015
Season 3 · 10 episodes
- E1 Valley of the Heart's Delight Aug 21, 2016
- E2 One Way or Another Aug 23, 2016
- E3 Flipping the Switch Aug 30, 2016
- E4 Rules of Honorable Play Sep 6, 2016
- E5 Yerba Buena Sep 13, 2016
- E6 And She Was Sep 20, 2016
- E7 The Threshold Sep 27, 2016
- E8 You Are Not Safe Oct 4, 2016
- E9 NIM Oct 11, 2016
- E10 NeXT Oct 11, 2016
Season 4 · 10 episodes
- E1 So It Goes Aug 19, 2017
- E2 Signal to Noise Aug 19, 2017
- E3 Miscellaneous Aug 26, 2017
- E4 Tonya and Nancy Sep 9, 2017
- E5 Nowhere Man Sep 16, 2017
- E6 A Connection Is Made Sep 23, 2017
- E7 Who Needs a Guy Sep 30, 2017
- E8 Goodwill Oct 7, 2017
- E9 Search Oct 14, 2017
- E10 Ten of Swords Oct 14, 2017
Frequently asked questions
Is this show about actual computers or fictional ones?
Features both real and fictional computing technology from the early 1980s.
Where is the show set?
Primarily set in Texas during the early personal computer boom.
Are the main characters based on real people?
The central figures are fictional creations inspired by the computing era.
Does it get technical with computer stuff?
Balances technical elements with character development and workplace dynamics.
What time period does it cover?
Follows the rise of personal computing in the early 1980s.