The Peripheral Season 1, Episode 4, "Jackpot," reveals the catastrophic, slow-motion apocalypse that decimated humanity to create the 2100 London setting, citing events like a 2039 grid failure and the "Blood Plague". Flynne grapples with physical side effects from headset usage, while flashbacks expose the traumatic origins of Wilf and Aelita as scavengers. For more details, visit The Review Geek . The Peripheral - Episode 4 “Jackpot” Recap & Review