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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

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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 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. Sep 5, 2024 Full Review Rendy Jones RogerEbert.com The freshly styled anime series takes a particularly long time to boot up an engaging new spin on the Terminator formula. Sep 2, 2024 Full Review Ben Travers indieWire 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. Rated: C Aug 30, 2024 Full Review Josh Bell New Scientist 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. Sep 19, 2024 Full Review Nuha Hassan Nuha Hassan (Medium) 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. Sep 6, 2024 Full Review Jorge Rivera Rubio QiiBO Constantly referencing superior productions like Evangelion and Ghost in the Shell - apart from the original films - doesn't mean your product will turn out just as good. [Full review in Spanish] Rated: 2/5 Sep 4, 2024 Full Review Read all reviews

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Nick W A fantastic new spin on the classic Terminator franchise with epic action sequences, excellent animation and a really ingenuous, thought-provoking storyline! Can't wait for Season 2. Rated 5 out of 5 stars 11/17/24 Full Review Greg K Not the best anime ever made, and not the best story ever written. Fans will be served a mash-up of Terminator scenes and lines. But there is a certain novelty to the time travel theme that feels fresh and creative. Rated 3 out of 5 stars 11/16/24 Full Review Jakob F A truly inspired revitalization of a previously necrotic franchise, the 1st season oscillates between ethereal ruminations on—and horrific visions of AI, time travel and humanity, complete with unexpectedly entrancing cosmic imagery and otherwise vibrant visuals that emphasize the juxtaposition of breathtaking near-misses with blood-soaking violent spats in this do-or-die saga. Rated 5 out of 5 stars 10/24/24 Full Review Stephen S Binged in one sitting. I thank the creators so much for reviving the franchise for the first time since Terminator 2. Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars 10/17/24 Full Review David W A feast for the eyes and the brain. As a life long Terminator fan I must say that this fresh and quite cerebral take was both bold and inventive. That's not to say that there's no action, far from it, but it punctuates the story rather than simply being one long gunfight against the terminator. I very much enjoyed this and fervently hope that more seasons are commissioned. Rated 5 out of 5 stars 10/09/24 Full Review Ben F This anime series definitely surpassed all my expectations I would definitely recommend it to anyone that likes terminator and anime Rated 5 out of 5 stars 10/07/24 Full Review 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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