what is divergent

Divergent is a science fiction action film series based on the young adult novels by Veronica Roth. The story is set in a dystopian future Chicago where society is divided into five factions based on different personality traits. The main character, Beatrice "Tris" Prior, discovers she is Divergent, meaning she does not fit into a specific faction and possesses traits of multiple factions. This puts her in danger as the government seeks to eliminate Divergents. The series follows Tris as she rebels against the system and becomes involved in a series of conflicts and conspiracies.