The Peripheral Season 1, Episode 4, "Jackpot," explains the catastrophic, multi-year, and man-made apocalypse that decimates the world between the 2032 and 2100 timelines. This critical episode reveals the "Jackpot" to be a series of events—including a power grid hack, pandemic, and ecological collapse—that results in the death of over 7 billion people. For a full analysis of this pivotal episode, visit Screen Rant . The Peripheral - Episode 4 “Jackpot” Recap & Review