Peter (played by Michael Peña) is a protagonist in Extinction.
Main protagonist and engineer who experiences nightmares later revealed as suppressed memories of a synthetic-human war. Discovers his synthetic nature, connects himself to power his wife Alice, and leads his family to safety while advocating for future peace between species. Alice (played by Lizzy Caplan) is a protagonist in Extinction.
Peter's wife who is critically injured during the invasion. Revealed to be a synthetic (AI) requiring Peter's power source to survive. She lives unaware of her artificial origins until the truth is uncovered. Miles (played by Israel Broussard) appears in Extinction.
Initially appears as a hostile alien soldier but removes his helmet to reveal he is human. Tracks Peter's group, explains the historical context of the synthetic-human conflict, and helps Peter recover his memories before parting amicably. David (played by Mike Colter) appears in Extinction.
Peter's factory boss who anticipates the invasion. Orders medical aid for Alice, initially orders Miles's execution, and organizes the children's evacuation. Revealed to be a synthetic who retained his memories to prepare for the human return.
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Characters
Peter
(played by Michael Peña) — protagonist
Main protagonist and engineer who experiences nightmares later revealed as suppressed memories of a synthetic-human war. Discovers his synthetic nature, connects himself to power his wife Alice, and l...
Alice
(played by Lizzy Caplan) — protagonist
Peter's wife who is critically injured during the invasion. Revealed to be a synthetic (AI) requiring Peter's power source to survive. She lives unaware of her artificial origins until the truth is un...
Miles
(played by Israel Broussard) — supporting
Initially appears as a hostile alien soldier but removes his helmet to reveal he is human. Tracks Peter's group, explains the historical context of the synthetic-human conflict, and helps Peter recove...
David
(played by Mike Colter) — supporting
Peter's factory boss who anticipates the invasion. Orders medical aid for Alice, initially orders Miles's execution, and organizes the children's evacuation. Revealed to be a synthetic who retained hi...
Key Relationships
Miles → Alice
(Alliance Rescuer)
David → Miles
(Conflict Executioner)
Peter → David
(Professional Subordinate)
Peter → Miles
(Alliance Ally)
Peter → Alice
(Family Spouse)
Story Analysis
A synthetic engineer discovers his true nature during an alien invasion and chooses a new beginning with his family.
