"Halt and Catch Fire" is a television series that aired from 2014 to 2017. Set in the 1980s and early 1990s, it follows a group of engineers and visionaries in the early days of personal computing and the internet. The show explores their struggles and triumphs as they attempt to revolutionize technology and create innovative products. The series features characters like Joe MacMillan, Cameron Howe, and Donna Clark, who navigate the competitive landscape of the tech industry. It highlights themes of ambition, creativity, and the impact of technology on society, providing a dramatic look at a pivotal era in computing history.