“At this point Flynne and her brother have no reason to even want to go back into the sim. They have enough to deal with in their own world.” Reddit · r/ThePeripheral · 3 years ago

Reviews for Episode 4 are mixed, highlighting a tension between the show's complex sci-fi concepts and its pacing.

“The reveal of the jackpot and just how close it is to Flynne and her world not only answers a lot of questions but also raises the stakes by a lot.” The Review Geek · Prime Video · 3 years ago The Peripheral Episode 4 Review || Ending Explained