Terminator Zerohas become a global hit on Netflix. Created by Mattson Tomlin (Project Power,The Batman Part II), the animated series is set a day before Judgment Day as a scientist developing an AI system to rival Skynet is pursued by a robot assassin, while a soldier from 2022 is sent to protect him.Terminator Zero’s voice castincludes Timothy Olyphant, Rosario Dawson, André Holland, Sonoya Mizuno, and Ann Dowd. All eight episodes were released on August 29 to coincide with the in-universe date of Judgment Day.
Now,Netflix’s newTerminatorseries has become a global hit on the streaming service. For the week of August 26 to September 1,Terminator Zeroseason 1 ranked sixth on Netflix’s Global Top 10 for TV (Non-English) with 1.7 million viewsand 6.4 million hours viewed. It ranked ahead of the showsBaby Fever,Romance in the House, andBack to 15.
Why Terminator Zero’s Rotten Tomatoes Score Is So High
What Critics & Audiences Are Saying About The New Series
Terminator Zeroreviewspraise the series for casting aside the franchise’s legacy to tell a refined and independent sci-fi story, complemented by some gripping animation. Reviews also highlight that, while the series brings a fresh perspective to the franchise with moody storytelling and innovative action, it takes its time finding its footing. Overall, critics praise its engaging plot, strong animation, and effective fusion of genres. With these overwhelmingly positive reviews from critics,Terminator Zeroholds a 92% score on Rotten Tomatoes.
Audience reception is more mixed, but still mostly positive, boasting a strong 79% audience score, recently renamed the Popcornmeter on Rotten Tomatoes with 100+ ratings. Like critics, audiences praiseTerminator Zero’s breathtaking visuals, strong voice acting, and exciting action. Many appreciate the show’s unique anime style, plot twists, and expansion ofTerminatorlore, which adds depth and nuance to the franchise. Overall, fans find the animated series to be a fresh and innovative addition to theTerminatorfranchise.
When Terminator Zero Takes Place In The Terminator Timeline
Netflix’s Terminator Zero is set at a crucial point in the franchise’s complicated timeline — and makes great use of Terminator’s time travel trope.
WithTerminator Zerobecoming a global hit on Netflix, combined with its positive reviews from critics and audiences,the series is in a great position to be renewed for a second season.Terminator Zero’s endingsets the stage for a second season by reinforcing the cyclical nature of Judgment Day and introducing Malcolm Lee’s partially successful Kokoro AI as a new hope and potential threat.Terminator Zerohas emerged as a successful addition to the franchise, and the future is certainly bright for Netflix’s animated series.
