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Season 1 – Terminator Zero

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A warrior from a post-apocalyptic future travels to 1997 to protect an AI scientist being hunted by an unfeeling — and indestructible — cyborg.
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Terminator Zero — Season 1

Terminator Zero — Season 1

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Critics Consensus

Shedding the skin of past Terminator incarnations to tell a sophisticated sci-fi saga of its own, this visceral anime proves its mettle.

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Esther Zuckerman New York Times 09/05/2024
Through a mixture of stunning animation, extravagantly bloody action and heady philosophical questions, "Terminator Zero" breathes new life into a franchise that has often seemed stuck in a time loop of its own. Go to Full Review
Rendy Jones RogerEbert.com 09/02/2024
The freshly styled anime series takes a particularly long time to boot up an engaging new spin on the Terminator formula. Go to Full Review
Ben Travers IndieWire 08/30/2024
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Terminator Zero deserves some credit for not trying to start over. It’s not a John Connor story, and there’s no Arnold cameo lurking in the finale. But it’s still the shell of a Terminator, rather than the real thing. Go to Full Review
John Daniel Tangalin The Cinema Spot Jul 19
5/5
This first season hits home for me because of how Tomlin reiterates his demonstration of nuclear missiles and the horrors they stand for. Go to Full Review
Josh Bell New Scientist 09/19/2024
The animation, from veteran anime director Masashi Kudō, is often dynamic and striking, but it can't make up for the shortcomings in narrative and character development. Go to Full Review
Nuha Hassan Nuha Hassan (Medium) 09/06/2024
Terminator Zero provides a promising, exciting story with fascinating characters and incredible visuals. It explores the consequences of human choices that turn sour and change the world’s trajectory. Go to Full Review
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Cristian s Oct 8 Una nueva entrega de la saga Terminator, en este caso como serie de animación que intenta formar su propio camino. Y esa es la clave principal por la que el proyecto funciona, la trama ocurre dentro del universo ya conocido pero se ubica en diferente tiempo/espacio (en este caso Japón) por lo que no tiene ninguna interacción con lo transcurrido en ninguna película/serie anterior (salvo algún pequeño guiño o referencia puesta ahí para los fans). Nuevos personajes, nueva trama y nuevas reglas. Por momentos efectivo, en otros momentos presuntuoso, no es ni lo mejor de la saga ni el mejor anime pero cumple lo suficiente para destacar y entretener. See more Edward W Sep 7 I’m not one for anime myself, but this series was outstanding. Best edition to the Terminator franchise since ROTM. See more Tenzin G. @chegeten Aug 13 Surpasses every sequel since Terminator 2, with a beautiful soundtrack, a touching story, and a gritty tone. This franchise is in the right direction. See more Ryan H. @RyGuy Jul 16 The Japanese version of Skynet that will have you yelling “RUN!” See more Mihai Daniel P Jul 9 After reading all the praises and seeing all the buzz, I was expecting more...a whole lot more. The series is well done and it excels at building tension and momentum but it faceplants so hard in the final act it makes you re-consider the whole thing. Not going to spoil it, but you'll spot the conclusion quite early and constantly expect it to surprise you with some cards well hidden up its sleeve...it just doesn't. See more Jun 26 An interesting addition to the Terminator canon, though it was missing je nais sais quoi. The gore and pace made for some delicious terror. Voice acting was tremendous. See more Read all reviews
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Episode 1 Aired Aug 29, 2024 In 1997, a haunted scientist brushes his family aside for an all-consuming project; in 2022, a renegade fighter battles a powerful robot for vital data. Details Episode 2 Aired Aug 29, 2024 Eiko and the Terminator arrive in 1997 with identical missions: find Dr. Malcolm Lee; Lee's three children sneak out of their apartment. Details Episode 3 Aired Aug 29, 2024 Malcolm confides in Kokoro about his recurring nightmare; the three children continue their underground trek, unaware of looming danger. Details Episode 4 Aired Aug 29, 2024 As a desperate Eiko attempts to elude the police, Misaki's mysterious past comes into focus; Malcolm wrestles with the nature of fate. Details Episode 5 Aired Aug 29, 2024 Malcolm brings Kokoro online; the boys disagree about Misaki's motivations; Eiko realizes she's entering unknown territory. Details Episode 6 Aired Aug 29, 2024 The Prophet debates the paradox of time travel with Eiko; Malcolm shares a painful memory with Kokoro as the children hope to reunite at Cat Town. Details Episode 7 Aired Aug 29, 2024 Malcolm recalls past efforts to thwart the machines and his desire to build a god; with Kenta captured, the Terminator prepares for the endgame. Details Episode 8 Aired Aug 29, 2024 Kenta wrestles with a brutal choice; the Terminator reveals a shocking truth as the future of humankind hangs in the balance. Details
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Season Info

Director
Masashi Kudo
Executive Producer
David Ellison, Dana Goldberg, Don Granger, Rui Kuroki
Screenwriter
Mattson Tomlin
Network
Netflix
Genre
Action, Adventure, Sci-Fi
Original Language
Japanese
Release Date
Aug 29, 2024
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