‘Terminator Zero’ Review: Critics Laud Netflix’s Anime Spinoff For Stunning VFX and Gripping Action Scenes

The highly anticipated anime series Terminator Zero is available for streaming on Netflix. Produced by Production IG and Skydance Television, this eight-episode series offers fans a thrilling new instalment in the iconic Terminator franchise. Set in 1990s Japan, Terminator Zero follows a brilliant scientist who develops a groundbreaking AI system to rival the infamous Skynet. Reviews for the animated show are out and they look positive. Critics have praised the series' action-packed adventure, impressive visual effects, suspenseful plot and epic battles between humans and machines. Check out its review roundup below. ‘Terminator Zero’ Trailer: Can Malcolm Lee Save Humanity Before the Judgement Day Arrives in Netflix’s Animated Series? (Watch Video).

THR: "Terminator Zero introduces an entirely different cultural approach to robotics — in this version of 1997, Tokyo is overrun with benign 1NN0 models, while the hottest toy on the market is an AI-equipped cat — and, especially, to weaponry. Time travel still requires arriving muscular and naked in the trademark kneel, but while heavy artillery was always easy to come by when your average Terminator or soldier arrived in Los Angeles, guns are harder to come by for heroes and villains alike in 1990s Japan."

The Movie Blog: "Terminator Zero is at its best when it leans into what made the original movies great—high-stakes action, complex characters, and a story that keeps you guessing. At first glance, Terminator Zero might seem like a rehash of the same old story, but if you’re willing to stick with it, you’ll find a series that’s brave enough to try something new within the confines of a familiar narrative. Terminator Zero might not rewrite the rules of the franchise, but it’s a solid addition that will leave you curious about what comes next."‘The Lord of the Rings – The Rings of Power’ S2 Review: Tolkien’s Lore Gets Stronger and Darker But Lacks Punch, Say Critics.

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Screen Rant: "One of the most impressive setpieces of the show comes in Terminator Zero's first episode, in which Eiko confronts a Terminator and fights it while suspended from a rope. It's reminiscent of Attack on Titan but is still firmly in the dystopian world of the Terminator franchise. Another standout moment comes about halfway through the show, when a character revealed to be a cyborg fights a group of humans in an effort to protect itself. The animation stylishly captures the action and highlights the grace a cyborg would have in such a situation."

Games Radar: "Visuals are especially important in animation, and for the most part, Terminator Zero is just as impressive on that front too. The action sequences are alternately chilling and thrilling, pushing the gore in ways live-action often holds back from, while gorgeous character design, especially when it comes to Kokoro's physical manifestation, lend the series more visual flair than Terminator fans are used to seeing. "

So, are you going to watch Terminator Zero on Netflix?

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