Over the past dozen years, Netflix has built a reputation for its popular original series, though not all are highly acclaimed by critics. However, the platform consistently outperforms with new releases in its weekly Top 10 list. In the realm of science fiction, Netflix truly excels. Its biggest sci-fi show, “Stranger Things,” is eagerly awaited for its fifth and final season this year, while the recently debuted “The Eternaut” was also a hit. Netflix has also breathed new life into sci-fi anthology series, with “Black Mirror” gaining cultural significance after each new season. Yet it’s the comeback of another one of Netflix’s sci-fi anthology series that has critics thrilled… but fans seem less enthused.
The series under discussion is “Love, Death + Robots”. This animated science fiction anthology made its debut in 2019 and was produced by Tim Miller, who subsequently created the Prime Video’s animated video game anthology, “Secret Level”. The show has just released Season 4, offering more outlandish tales than ever. Critics have praised the latest season, but some fans seem disappointed with its return, voicing legitimate concerns.
Love, Death + Robots Season 4 Holds a Perfect Rotten Tomatoes Score
The fresh installment of “Love, Death + Robots” premiered on Netflix on May 15, offering viewers 10 exciting new episodes. Critics have been raving about this season, giving it a flawless 100% rating on Rotten Tomatoes. Remarkably, this isn’t the first time “Love, Death + Robots” has achieved such a perfect score; its third season also earned a perfect 100% on the Tomatometer.
Based on RT’s evaluation, it appears that the series has been consistently getting better with each season. To begin with, Season 1 received a score of 77%, and Season 2 slightly surpassed it with a score of 81%. In Emma Stefansky’s review for IGN, she described the show as an exceptional demonstration of what animation and genre storytelling can achieve. Likewise, Jeff Ewing from Collider also expressed his appreciation, stating that “Love, Death + Robots” Volume 4 effectively captures the diverse aspects inherent in its format.
Fans Have Turned Against Love, Death + Robots
In previous seasons of “Love, Death + Robots,” several episodes have shown AI technology, extraterrestrial beings, and even yogurt rebelling against humanity. However, the fans of this series are now taking a different approach and expressing their dissatisfaction towards the show itself.
Although the critics have given Season 4 of Love, Death + Robots an excellent rating, it has received a disappointing audience score of only 41%. As one user who gave it a single star put it, “Wow, this show has taken a sharp turn for the worse.” Another dissatisfied viewer wrote, “Season 4 of Love, Death + Robots is a disappointing departure from the highly-regarded Netflix anthology series, leaving me feeling disappointed and unimpressed.
In many critical assessments, the sentiment of being unimpressed or unsatisfied seems to recur. Alongside the reintroduction of popular elements such as the Three Robots and the tiny Earth model, Season 4 also featured some unexpected choices, such as a puppet rendition of a Red Hot Chili Peppers performance. Despite the episode’s impressive quality, it seemed somewhat incongruous with a show that frequently challenges genre boundaries through animation by exploring innovative storytelling paths.
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2025-05-19 19:41