Cyberpunk: Edgerunners follows David Martinez, a street kid turned cybernetic mercenary, and Lucy, a netrunner haunted by her past, as they navigate Night City’s brutal hierarchy.
The series explores themes of corporate oppression, existential purpose, and the cost of ambition in a dystopian future.
This collection captures pivotal quotes that reflect the show’s blend of visceral action and philosophical depth.
I’m gonna take you there myself, fly you to the moon. That’s a promise!
Episode 1 (Let You Down)
David Martinez
David’s vow to Lucy, symbolizing hope amid Night City’s nihilism.
Don’t make a name for yourself as a cyberpunk by how you live… make a name by how you die
Episode 4 (Lucky You)
Lucy Kushinada
Warns David about the inevitability of tragedy in their line of work.
This is it. It’s the end of the line for me. But not for you
Episode 6 (Girl on Fire)
Maine
Mentor’s final advice before sacrificing himself to cyberpsychosis.
You’re breaking my heart, Miho
Episode 1 (Let You Down)
Gloria Martinez
Gloria’s dying wish for David, grounding his arc in familial love.
Whoa! Check this! I can feel the sun!
Episode 10 (My Moon My Man)
David Martinez (memory)
Lucy’s hallucination of David on the moon, underscoring their shattered dream.
Use the Cyberskeleton if you want to survive
Episode 9 (Humanity)
Lucy (simulation)
Faraday’s manipulation tactic, triggering David’s irreversible physical decay.
I feel better in metal than in my own skin
Episode 7 (Love Like Fire)
David Martinez
Reveals his growing addiction to cyberware and detachment from humanity.
There’s no place like Night City if you wanna hide
Episode 7 (Love Like Fire)
Lucy Kushinada
Acknowledges the city’s dual role as sanctuary and prison.
Looks like a prison from here, a cage of light
Episode 7 (Love Like Fire)
Lucy Kushinada
Metaphor for Night City’s false promises during a rooftop moment with David.
Bout time I chrome the f*** up
Episode 1 (Let You Down)
David Martinez
Defiant declaration marking his descent into cyberware dependency.
The real virus was forgetting to live
Episode 10 (My Moon My Man)
David Martinez
Epitaph for his arc, contrasting corporate greed with human connection.
Heroes aren’t born – they’re just people who choose to act
Episode 5 (All Eyez On Me)
Maine
Justifies his mercenary ethos while training David.
You afraid of getting caught? Cuz I know I sure as sh*t ain’t
Episode 2 (Like a Boy)
David Martinez
Defiance against school bullies, foreshadowing his reckless courage.
Surviving isn’t living
Episode 3 (Smooth Criminal)
Rebecca
Dark humor masking her trauma during a firefight.
Every sunset could be your last – make it count
Episode 8 (Stay Ugly)
Lucy Kushinada
Advises David to cherish fleeting moments of peace.
Rotting alive is worse than dying free
Episode 6 (Girl on Fire)
Dorio
Critiques Maine’s cyberpsychosis during their final mission together.
The strongest chains are the ones we don’t see
Episode 9 (Humanity)
Faraday
Villainous philosophy about corporate control during his betrayal.
You don’t need tomorrow to matter today
Episode 5 (All Eyez On Me)
Kiwi
Cynical wisdom highlighting Night City’s ephemeral nature.
Innocence isn’t ignorance – it’s what you protect after knowing evil
Episode 4 (Lucky You)
Lucy Kushinada
Explains her moon obsession as escapism from trauma.
Monsters don’t hide in ruins – they build cubicles
Episode 1 (Let You Down)
David Martinez
Equates corporate drudgery with dehumanization pre-apotheosis.
Fear means you’re still breathing
Episode 3 (Smooth Criminal)
Rebecca
Darkly optimistic take during a near-death encounter.
I didn’t lose myself – I found pieces I never had
Episode 10 (My Moon My Man)
David Martinez
Final acceptance of his fate during the cyberskeleton fusion.
The apocalypse didn’t end the world – it rebooted mine
Episode 1 (Let You Down)
David Martinez
Reframes societal collapse as personal liberation post-Gloria’s death.
Heroes are just scared people who didn’t freeze
Episode 8 (Stay Ugly)
Maine
Legacy statement influencing David’s leadership style.
Love is the last delusion heaven allows
Episode 9 (Humanity)
Lucy Kushinada
Confession before the final mission, humanizing her stoicism.
You can’t mourn a self you never knew
Episode 2 (Like a Boy)
Ripperdoc
Warns David about identity loss via excessive chrome.
My last breath will be a laugh, not a scream
Episode 10 (My Moon My Man)
Rebecca
Defiant last words during the Arasaka Tower assault.
