The series begins on August 29.
TL;DR
- New series Terminator Zero debuts on Netflix with brutality.
- Produced by Skydance and Production IG, takes place in 2022 and 1997.
- Contains a high dose of violence, typical of anime.
Terminator makes a smashing entrance into the anime universe on Netflix
The Universe's Time Machine Terminator made an unexpected leap: it entered the world of Japanese animation in a surprising way and with striking intensity. The series Terminator Zerorecently released on Netflix, promises a story overflowing with action and violence, typical of anime.
A nod to the date of the apocalypse
Skydance And IG productionthe famous Japanese animation studio behind renowned works like Ghost in the Shell And Psycho-Passare at the helm of this new production. The series is set in 2022, while flashing back to 1997 – the year of Judgment Day, as detailed in the second Terminator installment. The show’s August 29 release date is a thoughtful nod to the fictional nuclear annihilation event.
A new thrilling adventure
“New faces, same threat” could be the subtitle of this series. The focus is on two new characters, Eiko and scientist Malcom Lee, “hunted by a Terminator”. The plot is set up from the first images revealed by Netflix: we are plunged into the heart of a nightmarish version of 2022, before going back in time.
A glimpse of the plot
“Eiko later lands in 1997 to protect a scientist named Malcolm Lee (played by André Holland) who is working to launch a new AI system to counter Skynet's impending attack on humanity. As Malcolm navigates the moral complexities of his creation, he is hunted by a ruthless killer from the future, forever altering the fates of his three children.”
This exciting series was first revealed last year, when Netflix released a trailer. Featuring eight episodes for its first season, Terminator Zeroaccording to the first images, seems to massacre the competition. One thing is sure, it will not leave anyone indifferent.
