The Rotten Tomatoes score has been released forTerminator Zero. The Netflix seriesgives an adult animated take on theTerminatoruniverse. Set in two distinct timelines, it tells the story of a man named Malcolm Lee who works to launch a new AI system that will compete with Skynet, a corrupted AI system that will doom humanity.Terminator Zeroalternates between 1997 and 2022wherein human survivors are in a war with machines.
Now, theRotten Tomatoesscore has been revealed forTerminator Zero. At the time of writing, the Netflix seriesholds a perfect 100% with 15 critical reviews so far,while the audience score is 88%. These scores are still subject to change since the show was just released on Netflix.
How The Terminator Franchise’s Perception Has Varied Over Time
RecentTerminatorMovies Have Received Poor Reviews.
Terminator Zero’s reviewspraise the show for its commitment to strong storytelling within a productionthat is a visual feast for the eyes.The Hollywood Reporter’s Daniel Fienberg wrote that the seriesis “as much about very human choices as it is about spectacle.“Bloody Disgustingfelt positively about how itadds to the franchise, noting that “Terminator feature films may have become a lost cause, but Terminator Zero is just getting started.“Colliderwas more critical about the series overall, saying that the “plot becomes bogged down in exposition.”
When Terminator Zero Takes Place In The Terminator Timeline
Netflix’s new Terminator show is set at a crucial point in the franchise’s complicated timeline, revisiting an important period from its past.
Theshow’s 100% Rotten Tomatoes score is now tied as a franchise-high, sharing the title with the originalTerminator. The original moviealso received a perfect score upon its release in 1984, while audience approval was at 89%. Its follow-up,Terminator 2: Judgment Day,was even better received among audiences, landing a 95% approval. The first twoTerminatormovies were helmed by visionary director James Cameron, who helped lead the projects to their immensely respected status.
1984
100%
89%
1991
91%
95%
Terminator 3: Rise of the Machines
2003
70%
46%
2009
33%
53%
2008-2009
85%
86%
2015
26%
52%
2019
82%
2024
100%*
88%*
*This score is subject to change, as audience and critic reviews are still coming in forTerminator Zero.
The Netflix show’s perfect score represents a much-needed return to form for theTerminatorfranchise. While the most recent cinematic entry,Terminator: Dark Fate, received decent reviews at 70% approval, most recent installments have suffered negative reviews, such asTerminator SalvationandTerminator Genisys.Terminator Zeroappears to breathe new life into the franchise, offering a fresh take that exudes higher quality and care.
