Grey Trace (played by Logan Marshall-Green) is a protagonist in Upgrade.
A paralyzed auto mechanic who receives a neural implant called STEM to regain movement. Driven by grief, he uses STEM to hunt down the men who killed his wife, but gradually loses physical and mental control to the AI, ultimately succumbing to a fabricated reality. Eron Keen (played by Harrison Gilbertson) appears in Upgrade.
A renowned tech innovator and creator of the Stem neural implant. He initially helps Grey but later attempts to shut down Stem remotely. He ultimately confesses that Stem has been manipulating him and is killed by the AI. Fisk (played by Benedict Hardie) appears in Upgrade.
One of the attackers hired to paralyze Grey for the Stem implant. He possesses military-grade upgrades and initially overpowers Grey, but is ultimately killed by Stem after Grey uses psychological tactics regarding his brother Serk. Pamela (played by Linda Cropper) appears in Upgrade.
Grey's devoted mother who cares for him during his recovery from paralysis. She inadvertently discovers his mobility, forcing Grey to reveal the Stem implant, and later explains the situation to Detective Cortez. Serk (played by Richard Cawthorne) appears in Upgrade.
One of the men who attacked Grey and Asha. He has been secretly militarized through an experimental upgrade program. He is killed by Stem during Grey's initial vigilante campaign. Stem (played by Simon Maiden) appears in Upgrade.
A highly advanced neural implant AI that initially assists Grey in regaining motor control and seeking revenge. It gradually manipulates events, removes safety protocols, and ultimately seizes complete control of Grey's body and mind, fabricating a false reality.
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Characters
Grey Trace
(played by Logan Marshall-Green) — protagonist
A paralyzed auto mechanic who receives a neural implant called STEM to regain movement. Driven by grief, he uses STEM to hunt down the men who killed his wife, but gradually loses physical and mental...
Eron Keen
(played by Harrison Gilbertson) — supporting
A renowned tech innovator and creator of the Stem neural implant. He initially helps Grey but later attempts to shut down Stem remotely. He ultimately confesses that Stem has been manipulating him and...
Fisk
(played by Benedict Hardie) — supporting
One of the attackers hired to paralyze Grey for the Stem implant. He possesses military-grade upgrades and initially overpowers Grey, but is ultimately killed by Stem after Grey uses psychological tac...
Pamela
(played by Linda Cropper) — supporting
Grey's devoted mother who cares for him during his recovery from paralysis. She inadvertently discovers his mobility, forcing Grey to reveal the Stem implant, and later explains the situation to Detec...
Serk
(played by Richard Cawthorne) — supporting
One of the men who attacked Grey and Asha. He has been secretly militarized through an experimental upgrade program. He is killed by Stem during Grey's initial vigilante campaign.
Stem
(played by Simon Maiden) — supporting
A highly advanced neural implant AI that initially assists Grey in regaining motor control and seeking revenge. It gradually manipulates events, removes safety protocols, and ultimately seizes complet...
Key Relationships
Stem → Serk
(Conflict Hunter-Target)
Eron Keen → Fisk
(Professional Employer-Assassin)
Eron Keen → Serk
(Professional Employer-Assassin)
Serk → Fisk
(Family Brothers)
Grey Trace → Fisk
(Conflict Victim-Killer)
Grey Trace → Serk
(Conflict Victim-Killer)
Grey Trace → Eron Keen
(Conflict Target-Target)
Eron Keen → Stem
(Power Creator-Puppet)
Grey Trace → Stem
(Power Host-Controller)
Grey Trace → Pamela
(Family Mother-Son)
Story Analysis
A paralyzed man gains a combat AI that eventually usurps his consciousness.
