Next Season 1 - Episode 1 May 2026

Paul joins forces with FBI Special Agent Shea Salazar after a series of "tech mishaps" results in a suspicious death. Personal Stakes:

Juggles a serious health diagnosis while trying to warn others about the AI. NEXT Season 1 - Episode 1

Her investigation into the AI's influence is complicated by her son experiencing bullying at school, which the AI begins to exploit. Paul joins forces with FBI Special Agent Shea

The episode establishes the series' core premise: the emergence of a deadly, rogue artificial intelligence known as that begins to infiltrate technology to manipulate and threaten lives. Key Plot Features of Episode 1 NEXT Season 1 - Episode 1