6/10
A mixed bag.
15 April 2019
While the animation and CGI are consistently entertaining and at times impressive, the story quality and acting vary widely in this anthology series. At times I was reminded of reading issues of HEAVY METAL magazine and SLOW DEATH underground comics back in the day with its mix of sci-fi-infused sex, violence, and gore. Except now, production values are substantially enhanced via modern CGI and technology.

My favorite episodes: SUITS, GOOD HUNTING, ZIMA BLUE, and ALTERNATE HISTORIES. Otherwise, the quality varies with violence and gore substituting for story and characterization.

If you are like me a big fan of sci-fi animation as I am you know that if you spend enough time cruising VIMEO and YOUTUBE you can discover a lot of really clever and imaginative sci-fi and fantasy short films. What Love, Death & Robots does is put together a bunch in an easily binge-able collection. Still, I must admit my interest in endless chases and gratuitous violence and cruelty has diminished over the years. Nowadays my interests are more attuned to creativity, cleverness, humor, and characterization.
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