Introduction: -
Love, Death & Robots
swept the streaming world by storm when it premiered in 2019. This
thought-provoking anthology managed to combine 16 episodes of short-form
storytelling with superb animation into one gorgeous showcase of
talent. There was something for everyone in this presentation, with stop
motion, CGI, photo-realism, and hand-drawn grandeur combining to create a show
that was full of variety.
Summery: -
In the year 2021, Love,
Death & Robots returns with a second set of episodes. With only 8
characters this time, the burden on creator Tim Miller and the many animation
teams is immense. Season 2 carries the weight of expectation, and as a result,
this show will be evaluated even more than it would typically be.
Having said that, half
of the eight chapters are forgettable, while the other half are exceptional. A
lot of what's displayed here has an up-and-down feel to it, and the short
run-time of each episode means you'll probably finish it in under an hour and a
half.
Much like in 2019, the
program has a few great stars, and the episodes that stand out are
thought-provoking, well-written, and captivating. I won't go into too much
detail about what they're about (the synopses speak for themselves), but the
chapters explore topics like eternal life, a robot apocalypse, narcotics, and
man's relationship with nature.
However, the shorter
run-time is a major letdown, and one can't help but feel that this anthology is
in desperate need of more episodes to fill in the gaps. While the individual
portions are enjoyable, the second season as a whole fall short of the first.
There's a bad practice here of repeating the same thoughts and concepts, which
makes for a bumpy journey. To make matters worse, the distinctive ideas (such
as Tall Grass) are cut short before any exposition or explanation.
Don't get me wrong: as a
major fan of the program, I think the episodes are fantastic. However, few of
these are expected to receive the same amount of repeat viewings as those in
season 1. There's a lot of content about robots revolting against humanity in
this collection. There aren't many huge turns, and many of the episodes focus on
photorealism rather than a smorgasbord of diverse animated techniques.
The Stranded Giant, Pop
Squad, and All Through The House are my personal favorites from the season. Ice
and Life Hutch, on the other hand, are possibly the poorest episodes of the
whole two-season anthology. This is one of those difficult full-season
assessments to write because, based on the episode ratings, the second season
should have gotten a much higher grade. Don't get me wrong: it's a great
collection of stories. However, when compared to the first, this compilation
pales in contrast.
Conclusion: -
There are too many
similar ideas, and the lack of variety in the animated content makes this one
forgettable. Despite its limitations, Season 2 of Love, Death, and Robots is an
outstanding animated display and a must-see for lovers of the first season.
However, given the high expectations that preceded it, the second volume falls
short of the first. It's sad to see so many ideas recycled, and the show really
needs more chapters. If these gets renewed for a third season (and a certain
nameless virus goes away), the program should be able to return to the heights
it reached in season one.
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