Upload (TV series)

Upload is an American science fiction comedy-drama television series created by Greg Daniels. The series premiered on May 1, 2020 on Prime Video and was renewed for a second season seven days later.
Premise.
In 2033, humans are able to "upload" themselves into a virtual afterlife of their choosing. When computer programmer Nathan dies prematurely, he is uploaded to the very expensive Lake View, but soon finds himself under the thumb of his possessive, still-living girlfriend Ingrid. As Nathan adjusts to the pros and cons of digital heaven, he bonds with Nora, his living customer service rep. Nora struggles with the pressures of her job, her dying father who does not want to be uploaded, and her growing feelings for Nathan while slowly coming to believe that Nathan was murdered.
Production.
Development.
On September 8, 2017, it was announced that Amazon had given a pilot order to a new single-camera comedy series created by Greg Daniels. On July 28, 2018, it was announced that Amazon had given the production a series order for a first season consisting of ten episodes. Daniels serves as an executive producer alongside Howard Klein and the series is produced by 3 Arts Entertainment. On May 8, 2020, Amazon renewed the series for a second season.
Casting.
In January 2018, it was announced that Robbie Amell and Andy Allo had been cast in the pilot's male and female lead roles, respectively.
Filming.
Principal photography for the series ran from March 5 to May 10, 2019 in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada.
Some exterior photography for the Lake View virtual reality world was shot at Mohonk Mountain House and Preserve in New Paltz, New York, including images of the hotel, grounds, and lake. A small number of interior shots, including rooms at the hotel, were also filmed on location.
Filming on season two began on January 25, 2021 and concluded on April 15, 2021. Season 2 is expected by the end of 2021 or early 2022. 
Reception.
On Rotten Tomatoes, the series has an approval rating of 87% with an average score of 6.97 out of 10 based on reviews from 52 critics. The website's critical consensus is, "Though "Upload" at times suffers from tonal overload, witty writing and a winsome cast make it an afterlife worth living." On Metacritic, the season has a weighted average score of 66 out of 100, based on 20 critics, indicating "generally favorable reviews".