Altered Carbon is a science fiction television series based on the 2002 novel of the same name by Richard K. Morgan. Set in a futuristic world where human consciousness can be transferred to different bodies, known as sleeves, the series follows a former soldier named Takeshi Kovacs who is hired by a wealthy man to solve his own murder. As Kovacs investigates, he is drawn into a web of conspiracy and intrigue, uncovering dark secrets along the way.