Love, Death & Robots
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Genre | Anthology |
Created by | Tim Miller |
Country of origin | United States |
Original language | English |
No. of seasons | 1 |
No. of episodes | 18 (list of episodes) |
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Running time | 6–17 minutes |
Production company | Blur Studio |
Original release | |
Network | Netflix |
Release | March 15, 2019 present | –
Love, Death & Robots (stylized as LOVE DEATH + ROBOTS) is an American adult animated anthology television series on Netflix.[1] The 18-episode first season was released on March 15, 2019.[2] The series is produced by Joshua Donen, David Fincher, Jennifer Miller, and Tim Miller.[3] Each episode was animated by different crews from a range of countries.[4] The series is a re-imagining of Fincher and Miller's long in-development reboot of Heavy Metal.[5]
Netflix released the first trailer for the series on February 14, 2019.[6]
Voices throughout the series include Topher Grace, Mary Elizabeth Winstead, Gary Cole, Samira Wiley and Stefan Kapičić.
Episodes
No. | Title | Directed by | Written by | Based on a story by | Animation studio | Original release date [7] | |
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1 | "Sonnie's Edge" | Dave Wilson | Philip Gelatt | Peter F. Hamilton | Blur Studio | March 15, 2019 | |
A woman named Sonnie remotely controls a genetically-engineered monster in underground gladiatorial battles. | |||||||
2 | "Three Robots" | Victor Maldonado & Alfredo Torres | Philip Gelatt | John Scalzi | Blow Studio | March 15, 2019 | |
After the destruction of humanity, three robots start to wander in a seemingly abandoned city. | |||||||
3 | "The Witness" | Alberto Mielgo | Alberto Mielgo | TBA | Pinkman.TV | March 15, 2019 | |
A woman witnesses a murder in a building in front of the hotel where she is staying. Cat-and-mouse game begins when they catch each other's eye. | |||||||
4 | "Suits" | Franck Balson | Philip Gelatt | Steven Lewis | Blur Studio | March 15, 2019 | |
A small community of farmers pilot mech suits to defend their land from an invading swarm of insectoid aliens. | |||||||
5 | "Sucker of Souls" | Owen Sullivan | Philip Gelatt | Kirsten Cross | Studio La Cachette | March 15, 2019 | |
Awakened by an archaeological excavation, a bloodthirsty demon fights a crew of mercenaries. | |||||||
6 | "When The Yogurt Took Over" | Victor Maldonado & Alfredo Torres | Janis Robertson | John Scalzi | Blow Studio | March 15, 2019 | |
Yogurt becomes sentient and takes over society. | |||||||
7 | "Beyond the Aquila Rift" | Léon Bérelle, Dominique Boidin, Rémi Kozyra, Maxime Luère | Philip Gelatt | Alastair Reynolds | Unit Image | March 15, 2019 | |
Blue Goose's crew –Thom, Suzy, and Ray– are on a mission to reach beyond the Aquila Rift, but an error in the routing plot causes unexpected events to happen. | |||||||
8 | "Good Hunting" | Oliver Thomas | Philip Gelatt | Ken Liu | Red Dog Culture House | March 15, 2019 | |
In early 20th Century China, a boy becomes friends with a shape-shifting huli jing after his father kills the huli jing's mother. | |||||||
9 | "The Dump" | Javier Recio Gracia | Philip Gelatt | Joe Lansdale | Able & Baker | March 15, 2019 | |
A man and his pet live in a dump. | |||||||
10 | "Shape-Shifters" | Gabriele Pennacchioli | Philip Gelatt | Marko Kloos | Blur Studio | March 15, 2019 | |
Werewolves in the army fight one of their own in Afghanistan. | |||||||
11 | "Helping Hand" | Jon Yeo | Philip Gelatt | Claudine Griggs | Axis Studios | March 15, 2019 | |
Astronaut faces a life or death situation. | |||||||
12 | "Fish Night" | Damian Nenow | Philip Gelatt | Joe Lansdale | Platige Image Studio | March 15, 2019 | |
Two salesmen get stuck in the desert. | |||||||
13 | "Lucky 13" | Jerome Chen | Philip Gelatt | Marko Kloos | Sony Pictures Imageworks | March 15, 2019 | |
A pilot recalls her missions aboard the dropship Lucky 13. | |||||||
14 | "Zima Blue" | Robert Valley | Philip Gelatt | Alastair Reynolds | Passion Animation Studios | March 15, 2019 | |
A reclusive artist gives a final interview after 100 years. | |||||||
15 | "Blindspot" | Vitaliy Shushko | Vitaliy Shushko | TBA | TBA | March 15, 2019 | |
A cyborg crew attempts to rob a convoy. | |||||||
16 | "Ice Age" | Tim Miller | Philip Gelatt | Michael Swanwick | Digic Pictures / Blur Studio / Atomic Fiction | March 15, 2019 | |
A couple finds a civilization inside their antique refridgerator. | |||||||
17 | "Alternate Histories" | Victor Maldonado & Alfredo Torres | Philip Gelatt | John Scalzi | Sun Creature Studio | March 15, 2019 | |
Hitler dies in different timelines. | |||||||
18 | "Secret War" | István Zorkóczy | Philip Gelatt | David W. Amendola | Digic Pictures | March 15, 2019 | |
A platoon of Russian special forces hunts down demons. |
Reception
On review aggregator website Rotten Tomatoes, the series holds an approval rating of 75% based on 8 reviews, and an average rating of 6.88/10.[8]
References
- ^ Hipes, Patrick (2019-01-07). "'Love Death & Robots': First Look At David Fincher & Tim Miller's Animated Netflix Anthology Series". Deadline. Retrieved 2019-02-14.
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(help) - ^ Robinson, Tasha (2019-02-14). "The trailer for David Fincher's Love, Death & Robots is a manic headache". The Verge. Retrieved 2019-02-14.
- ^ Radulovic, Petrana (2019-02-14). "First trailer for Netflix's animated anthology Love, Death, & Robots makes it clear this is for adults". Polygon. Retrieved 2019-02-14.
- ^ Prudom, Laura (2019-02-14). "Netflix's Love, Death & Robots Trailer: First Look at Tim Miller and David Fincher's Surreal Animated Anthology". IGN. Retrieved 2019-02-14.
- ^ Schwartz, Terri (2019-03-16). "HOW DAVID FINCHER AND TIM MILLER'S HEAVY METAL REBOOT BECAME NETFLIX'S LOVE, DEATH & ROBOTS". IGN. Retrieved 2019-03-17.
- ^ Trumbore, Dave (2019-02-14). "Exclusive: 'Love, Death & Robots' Trailer Teases Tim Miller and David Fincher's NSFW Netflix Project". Collider. Retrieved 2019-02-14.
- ^ "Love, Death & Robots – Listings". The Futon Critic. Retrieved March 9, 2019.
- ^ "Love, Death & Robots: Season 1 (2019)". Rotten Tomatoes. Fandango. Retrieved March 18, 2019.
External links
- 2019 American television series debuts
- 2010s American adult animated television series
- 2010s American anthology television series
- 2010s American black comedy television series
- 2010s American horror television series
- 2010s American science fiction television series
- 2010s American surreal comedy television series
- American adult animation anthology series
- American fantasy television series
- Animation anthology series
- Animated horror television series
- Animated science fiction television series
- English-language television programs
- Netflix original programming
- Television series by Netflix Animation