Movie series set inside a simulated reality, with "The"

I believe the answer is:

matrix

(Other definitions for matrix that I've seen before include "Rectangular array of quantities or symbols" , "Arrangement of numbers" , "network of circuit elements" , "Mould; array (maths)" , "Mathematical array of numbers" .)

I've seen this clue in The New York Times.

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