It’s been forever since quirky anthology Love, Death + Robots debuted new episodes. Thankfully, the long wait ended in May, when Netflix dropped Volume 4. Consisting of 10 episodes, it made a splash, reaching the streamer’s top 10 in 24 countries.
While the fresh lineup of shorts might hold over fans for a while, questions about what’s next will soon start surfacing. Are there more ambitious animations on the way? Here’s what we know so far.
Love, Death + Robots Season 5 Release Date
At the time of writing, Netflix hasn’t officially renewed the series. On the bright side, that doesn’t mean Love, Death + Robots Season 5 isn’t happening. The service can take time to analyse viewing metrics and decide which way to go.
In other words, hope isn’t lost. As a downside, fans might have to wait a while for a fresh infusion of sci-fi tales. Season 4 arrived three years after Season 3. We’re keeping our fingers crossed that we won’t have to wait until 2028 for Volume 5.
Love, Death + Robots Cast
- Fred Tatasciore (6 episodes)
- Scott Whyte (5 episodes)
- Emily O’Brien (3 episodes)
- Nolan North (3 episodes)
- Josh Brener (3 episodes)
- Chris Parnell (3 episodes)
What Is Love, Death + Robots About?
Love, Death + Robots is an animated anthology series. Each episode is different, featuring its own animation style and tone. At its core, the show blends science fiction, fantasy, horror, and dark comedy into bite-sized stories.
Ranging from hyper-realistic CGI to hand-drawn animation, episodes deliver striking visuals and captivating narratives. Think robots exploring a post-apocalyptic Earth, soldiers facing supernatural threats, or sentient yogurt taking over the world.
The series is created by Tim Miller, the director of Deadpool, and executive produced by David Fincher. However, each episode is made by a different team of artists.
“One of my biggest joys in making LDR — and I think David shares this feeling — is when artists or directors make choices you would never make. Their ideas, shot choices, angles, sense of timing — whatever — is something foreign to your visual language but also awesome!,” Miller said.
In Volume 4, we get an eclectic mix that includes a reimagining of a Red Hot Chili Peppers concert, a tale about a cat plotting world domination, and a mockumentary starring smart household appliances. Love, Death + Robots Season 5 can’t come soon enough.
Are There Other Shows Like Love, Death + Robots?
Not really, as the anthology aspect and varying animation make Love, Death + Robots stand out. There might be episodes you don’t like, and episodes you love deeply, which is exactly what makes it so special.
Even so, you could try adding series with similar themes to your watchlist. We recommend Black Mirror, The Twilight Zone, Electric Dreams, and Guillermo del Toro’s Cabinet of Curiosities.
