Love Death and Robots Volume 4 Review: Always Beautiful But Does Not Shine Like in The Old Days?
Love Death and Robots Volume 4 Review: Always The anthological series Love, Death and Robots Volume 4 returns to Netflix with quality, but without the initial revolutionary impact: Love, Death and Robots Volume 4 is not surprising. The last time we had the opportunity to enter the fantastic worlds of Love, Death and Robots was 2022, when Netflix launched the third season of one of the strongest anthological series and succeeded in the streaming platform. Today, three years after that third chapter that had not convinced us too much, comes a new season of this animated series conceived by Tim Miller and David Fincher, who revolutionized the way of doing animation and telling stories on the small screen, allowing us to fly high with imagination, like never before. There are 10 new episodes of Love, Death and Robots Volume 4, and all very brief, which is one of the most interesting aspects of this series that refers us to that “rapidity” that Italo Calvino himself considered one of the values to be maintained in the next millennium. Each episode lasts from 6 to 17 minutes maximum, managing to concentrate in a space and in a very small time, very deep and at times philosophical concepts relating to the themes of love, death, and technology.
But how did this fourth season seem to us? We say it immediately: better than the previous one, but far from the glories of the past. All the fascination towards Love, Death and Robots derives from its multifaceted nature, in which experimenting through images, narration, and animation is practically a must, as well as an additional means of surprising and distorting the expectations of the public, also conveying something. Following the release of the first three volumes, the May 15, 2025 was released on Netflix Love, Death and Robots Volume 4, responding to fans’ expectations and trying to confirm those ways that in the past had left their mark, to the point of opening new paths in terms of television seriality (for any further information we refer you to our review by Love, Death and Robots Vol 3). The first volume of Love, Death and Robots tried to change the rules of the game, launching a series of challenges in the same way as building and narrating, addressing a purely homely audience. Thanks to this, of course, the stylistic format of the various stories offered and their length, merged with a passion for the immediate weave that found new refreshment in the animation of every type and shape. Following some interesting but never surprising subsequent results, such as the very first steps, Love, Death & Robots Season 4, be able to confirm again the value of a product that has never set limits?
Love Death and Robots Volume 4 Review and Analysis
One of the aspects of Love, Death and Robots Volume 4 remained intact and deeply consistent with the spirit of the other volumes released previously, it is precisely the desire to experiment from a stylistic point of view. This aspect returns in each of the 10 episodes that make up the fourth volume, familiar and vibrant, but also enveloping, leading once again to changing and unpredictable stories. At the same time, we find the speed of execution and a certain dark and nihilistic identity that easily breaks the fiction in progress, feeding on multifaceted and complex reflections and themes such as religious faith, very present here, but also the self-destructive nature of the human race, loss, and mourning. All this always takes different paths that, if on the one hand refer to many wider stories, on the other, they still and in part manage to destabilize formal attention and what we do not expect, even in a brutal and adult way.
Love, Death and Robots Volume 4, as well as the other volumes, it therefore becomes a treasure trove of many different voices in the context of both the animation itself, from dizziness, however careful and careful, and of the same “way of narrating”, playing continuously with the characters, with the known and unknown of a fantasy that finds no boundaries. This passes from man’s relationship with himself and his moods, to that with completely unknown alien forms, and then enters the life of intelligent objects or animals. The most tempting, though not surprising, side of Love, Death and Robots Volume 4, as of the series in general, lies precisely in that total stranger who touches himself and lives in going from one episode to another, being in contact with worlds that are created in a few minutes, always being understandable and familiar, in some way.
As anticipated, Love, Death and Robots Volume 4 once again manages to entertain thanks to the continuous change of course offered by both the animation itself, never really firm or identical from one story to another, both from the involvement of different workers from time to time, who draw sap from a writing open to any possibility and without brakes. The impact, although not original, remains partly fascinating to see on the small screen, still returning to that adult dimension from which nothing and nobody is excluded, opening up to violence and profound reflections, even indirect ones. The fact of being a fourth volume, however, inevitably affects the general effect towards an audience now accustomed to this kind of narrative. Because of this, Love, Death and Robots Volume 4 is still an interesting product, but not as upsetting or unexpected as it was with the first attempts. The stories and protagonists, then, suffer from a general repetitiveness in terms of reflections, which it entertains without completely surprising, respecting its “creative canons” and nothing more.
The anthological and unregulated spirit of Love, Death and Robots remains unharmed, as well as the great care in terms of animations, but … the wow effect has unfortunately been lost for some time. Love, Death and Robots Volume 4 amuses but does not leave its mark, confirming the power of a series that still knows how to give intense moments, without, however, being able to reproduce the sensations that in the past had made spectators jump out of their chairs, then fans. Net of a handful of stories that once again demonstrate the disarming power of the animation and its changeability, there is not much news, returning to familiar beaches and reflections that work, even if only partially, in certain cases. Love, Death and Robots Volume 4, therefore, plays with its spectators, but fails to break the mold all the way, confirming the nature of the project, without innovating it. If on the one hand such coherence amuses, on the other this fourth volume does not affect as happened in the past, opening up to stories – not all – all too “simple” in certain cases, to bring back to the disarming impact of a past that returns here above all in formal care.
The ten episodes of the fourth season of Love, Death and Robots are distinguished by the increasingly dark and violent atmospheres, the presence of themes related to the alien dominion over humanity, wars, the extermination of human beings, but also to the religion that appears in multiple episodes and is addressed from different points of view and beyond. And it is precisely the change of points of view that is the most interesting aspect of Love, Death and Robots Volume 4, which manages to create beautiful narrative style exercises that give us the impression of being grappling with a creative writing lesson. Some inanimate objects and animals take the floor and tell us about their daily lives, their vision of the world, and their idea of human beings. In short, we see the world through their eyes, which is truly original.
The beauty of the animation of this series is undeniable, confirming itself as a jewel from this point of view, and it is no coincidence that it has won numerous Emmys in this area. Recall that this series, in addition to having different directors for each of the episodes, is made in individual stories by always different animation studios and is located in various countries around the world. The quality of the images is amazing, some ideas are winning, others less, but all in all, the content treated does not leave too much mark. Let’s say that Love, Death and Robots Volume 4 remains a pleasant vision, especially for lovers of animation, for those who prefer anthological series to standard ones and for all people who like to think outside the box even if, some flaws this season there it has and lies precisely in the creativity of the stories it tells. There An appreciable creativity in some episodes, but never unsettling, failing to convey that sense of amazement that some episodes of previous seasons had given us. A bit like what happened with Black Mirror, to which this series is inspired in some ways, we had to move from a downward trend to return to having a new expressive force and we are sure that the same will happen with Love, Death and Robots which, for now, is at a slightly moment waning but we are sure it is only a passing phase. After all, repeating excellence is never easy.
There are ten new episodes of the show, and each episode lasts from 6 to 17 minutes maximum managing to condense in a very small space profound and sometimes philosophical ideas relating to the themes of love, death and technology in a season that we believe is better than the previous one, but still quite far from its first steps. The fourth season is distinguished by the darkest and most violent atmospheres, by the presence of themes related to alien domination over man, wars, the extermination of human beings, but also to religion explored in more than one episode, from different points of view and beyond. And it is precisely the fact of knowing how to change perspective the most curious aspect of Love, Death and Robots Volume 4, which manages to create beautiful narrative style exercises. Some inanimate objects and animals take the floor and tell us about their days, their world view, even what they think of human beings. In short, the viewer sees what their eyes see in a truly original way.
As mentioned, the show, which was created by different animation studios and is located in various countries of the world, confirms the meticulous and excellent care of the animation. We recall in this regard that several directors have directed the different episodes. Image quality is extraordinary, and some ideas are more convincing than others. The fourth season of Love, Death and Robots is therefore pleasantly looked upon above all by those who love animation and by those who love anthological series, but above all by the public who love to think outside the box. We appreciated the creativity behind some stories capable of transmitting the wonder of the old days. A little as we had seen with the British TV series Black Mirror, which inspired this show, it had to go from less convincing seasons to be able to surprise fans again with unique stories animated innovatively.
Some episodes are less inviting than others, and we expect something revolutionary to happen in the next chapter. In the end, it will be a matter of replicating perfection. And it’s not quite like doing an easily repeatable exercise because the series created for Netflix from Tim Miller is David Fincher after three years, he presented to the public a series of shorts entrusted to various authors and animation studios in an overview of compelling stories, which range from ironic to dramatic tones, also passing through the purest horror, but also capturing some philosophical cues appreciated as much as a difficult alliance between an ambitious cat and a domestic robot that is approved at the expense of “tons ” human masters in one of the satirical stories that works best also because it manages to make fun of both worlds. The protagonist cat, then, is certainly an unforgettable character, and we can’t wait to get to know the sequel to this story.
We continue to talk about religion and Satan in the fourth episode, How Zeke Got Religion, in which the fight against Satan takes on classic connotations. The army takes sides against the religious Nazis who evoke Lucifer who presents himself in the form of a cruel and devastating fallen angel. To resume, again, the now iconic pilot of Love, Death and Robots is the episode from the explanatory title Smart Appliances, Stupid Owners, in which appliances dialogue with each other, giving in to the desire to criticize their respective owners harshly and bluntly. This new volume of Love, Death and Robots mixes the old and the new very well, the citation and the elements to which fans have become attached to a breath of fresh air that is found more in aesthetics than in writing. The anthological series created by Tim Miller continues to be a pearl of animation capable of talking about issues such as corruption of the soul, human hypocrisy (which finds its peak in the metaphor staged in The Screaming of the Tyrannosaur), and feline supremacy without ever becoming boring. At best, he plays a little’ too much on the already seen, going on the safe side and winking at longtime fans, but Love, Death and Robots continues to be a pleasure for the eyes.
Love Death and Robots Volume 4 Review: The Last Words
Love, Death and Robots Volume 4 confirms the visual and narrative identity of the series, still focusing on stylistic experimentation and variety of themes, from religious faith to nihilism, up to the relationship between man, technology, and nature. However, the surprise effect of the first volumes has faded: the stories are less innovative, sometimes repetitive, and although some still manage to hit, overall, the volume amuses but does not leave its mark. Formal consistency remains a strong point, but the lack of evolution limits the emotional and creative impact of the entire operation.
Cast: Fred Tatasciore, Scott Whyte, Josh Brener, Emily O’Brien, Chris Parnell, Piotr Michael, Bruce Thomas, Dan Stevens, Roger Craig Smith, JB Blanc
Directors: Jennifer Yuh Nelson, Tim Miller, Robert Valley, Patrick Osborne, Robert Bisi, Emily Dean, David Fincher, Andy Lyon, Diego Porral
Streaming Platform: Netflix
Filmyhype.com Ratings: 4/5 (four stars)
