Love, Death + Robots: Season 4 – Every Episode Explained
After a gap of three years, the daring adult animated sci-fi series from Netflix, Love, Death + Robots, is back on Netflix for its fourth season on May 15, 2025. A total of ten episodes are released simultaneously, with the first episode being directed by David Fincher, who has been associated with the series since its premiere in 2019. Despite his opening episode receiving a rating of 4.3 on IMDb so far, those who persevere will find their patience rewarded by the unexpected plot developments that unfold as the season progresses.
Despite its anthology structure, which allows each episode to stand independently, this guide will be particularly useful for viewers who prefer focusing on individual stories rather than consuming the entire season at once. Boasting deep themes and stunning animation, skillfully crafted by a team of talented writers, directors, and an all-star cast, the 10 fresh episodes of Love, Death + Robots cater to various tastes.
Episode 1 — “Can’t Stop”
David Fincher Directs The Red Hot Chili Peppers as Marionettes
The premier episode of the fourth season of “Love, Death + Robots,” titled “Can’t Stop,” has sparked discussions and puzzlement among viewers. Renowned director David Fincher reimagines the iconic 2003 Red Hot Chili Peppers concert at Slane Castle, with throngs of enthusiastic fans portrayed as marionettes. For fans of the band, this trip down memory lane is enjoyable, but fans of the series are left questioning Fincher’s purpose behind this episode.
- Director: David Fincher
- Writers: N/A
- Stars: Anthony Kiedis, Flea, Chad Smith, John Frusciante
- Runtime: 6 minutes
- IMDb Rating: 4.3
Episode 2 — “Close Encounters of the Mini Kind”
A Sequel to “Night of the Mini Dead”
As a sequel to Season 3, Episode 4 titled “Night of the Mini Dead,” we have a fun reinterpretation called “Encounters of the Tiny Scale“.
- Writer/Director: Robert Bisi & Andy Lyon
- Stars: N/A
- Runtime: 7 minutes
- IMDb Rating: 6.8
Episode 3 — “Spider Rose”
A Spiritual Successor to Season 3’s “Swarm”
In the same universe as “Swarm” from Season 3, the story of “Spider Rose” revolves around Lydia Martinez, a relentless cybernetic being seeking retribution for the tragic loss of her space crew, including her husband. Lydia sets her sights on Jade, a prominent figure within the Sharper Council. Instead of deploying a massive weapons device to eliminate Jade, Lydia enlists an unusual ally named Nosey, who helps Lydia execute her revenge plan.
- Director: Jennifer Yuh Nelson
- Writers: Joe Abercrombie, Bruce Sterling
- Stars: Emily O’Brien, Feodor Chin, Piotr Michael, Sumalee Montano
- Runtime: 17 minutes
- IMDb Rating: 7.0
Episode 4 — “400 Boys”
Series Creator Tim Miller Brings Post-Apocalyptic Gang War
The story titled “400 Boys” was penned by Tim Miller, the mastermind behind “Love, Death + Robots”. It revolves around a character named Slash, who possesses psychic powers, navigating through a harsh post-apocalyptic society riddled with violence. To evade street thugs, Slash maintains mental contact with his companions and strategizes to confront the notorious 400 Boys. After conferring with the Old Mother, a shrewd figure, an intense free-for-all reminiscent of “Battle Royale” erupts between Slash’s group, the Brothers, and the grotesque 400 Boys, who resemble giant infants.
- Director: Robert Valley
- Writers: Tim Miller, Marc Laidlaw
- Stars: John Boyega, Ed Skrein, Sienna King, Dwane Walcott, Rahul Kohli, Pamela Nomvete, Amar Chadha-Patel
- Runtime: 15 minutes
- IMDb Rating: 5.7
Episode 5 — “The Other Large Thing”
A Prequel to Season 1’s “Three Robots”
Before the occurrences in Season 1, Episode 2 titled “Three Robots,” a Persian cat named Sanchez is depicted, boasting an amusing sense of superiority towards his human caretakers. Sanchez decides to revolt when a robotic aid enters their home, but eventually manages to interact with the robot and hatches a plan reminiscent of “Pinky and the Brain” for global domination. While this episode is connected to Season 1, it features more slapstick humor compared to the previous episodes from Season 4.
- Director: Patrick Osborne
- Writer: John Scalzi
- Stars: Chris Parnell, John Oliver, Rachel Kimsey, Fred Tatasciore
- Runtime: 9 minutes
- IMDb Rating: 7.0
Episode 6 — Golgotha
Tim Miller Takes the Series Underwater to New Depths
In an uncommon underwater scenario, Tim Miller guides the film “Golgotha,” a narrative that accuses mankind’s interference in the oceans. The tale unfolds around the Lupo, a breed of aquatic extraterrestrial beings seeking their god. In search of assistance, the Lupo reached out to a human priest to find Blackfin, a dolphin believed to be messianic and resurrected to guide the alien race towards redemption. However, once Blackfin communicates with the Lupo, it doesn’t bode well for the human race.
- Director: Tim Miller
- Writers: Joe Abercrombie, David Hutchinson
- Stars: Rhys Darby, Moe Daniels, Graham McTravish, Logan Holladay, Trevor Logan, Michelle Lukes
- Runtime: 10 minutes
- IMDb Rating: 5.2
Episode 7 — “The Screaming of the Tyrannosaur”
Prehistory, Ancient Rome & Outer Space Collide
In a twisted spin on “The Hunger Games,” the story unfolds in “The Screaming of the Tyrannosaur” set on Jupiter’s moon. Tim Miller pens and directs this tale where an exclusive group of citizens reside in a lavish space station orbiting Jupiter, enjoying spectacles of lower classes fighting each other, while dodging rampaging dinosaurs for entertainment. Among all the Love, Death + Robots episodes, no duo is more unexpected than teaming Bai Ling with Mr Beast.
- Director: Tim Miller
- Writers: Tim Miller, Stant Litore
- Stars: Bai Ling, Mr Beast
- Runtime: 15 minutes
- IMDb Rating: 6.2
Episode 8 — “How Zeke Got Religion”
The Horrors of WWII Come Back to Haunt
Without a doubt, “How Zeke Got Religion” delivers an unexpected twist, leaving audiences speechless. The narrative commences during WWII, as we spectators observe a group of B-17 bombers carrying out an air raid on a church in France. As viewers grapple with the question of morality regarding the bombing of an allied religious site in this war-torn tale, it is eventually revealed that within the church, a malevolent Nazi soldier was invoking a demon to carry out his wicked deeds.
- Director: Diego Porral
- Writers: John McNichol, J.T. Petty
- Stars: Keston John, Braden Lynch, Roger Craig Smith, Gary Furlong, Bruce Thomas, Andrew Morgado, Scott Whyte
- Runtime: 15 minutes
- IMDb Rating: 7.0
Episode 9 — “Smart Appliances, Stupid Owners”
A Satirical Parody of Creature Comforts
In a humorous imitation of the 2003 British TV series “Creature Comforts,” titled “Intelligent Household Items, Befuddled Users,”, various intelligent appliances such as thermostats and toothbrushes share their personal experiences in one-on-one interviews with the camera. Through these conversations, they reveal how their owners unknowingly misuse them while displaying feelings of exasperation, frustration, and the sort of patience-testing behavior that parents exhibit towards their children. Although this episode is meant as a joke, it effectively conveys the message that over-relying on smart devices can lead to decreased human intelligence.
- Director: Patrick Osborne
- Writer: John Scalzi
- Stars: Kevin Hart, Ronny Chieng, Amy Sedaris, Nat Faxon, Niecy Nash, Josh Brener
- Runtime: 8 minutes
- IMDb Rating: 5.6
Episode 10 — “For He Can Creep”
The Devil Visits Old London For Poetic Purposes
In the concluding episode of Season 4 titled “For He Can Creep“, we follow Satan on a quest to discover heartfelt verses in 18th-century London during the year 1757. The story revolves around Christopher, a poet, who is assigned by Satan to write a poem capable of destroying the world. Christopher forms an alliance with a street cat named Joffrey until their partnership is endangered when Satan intervenes. To thwart Satan’s plans, they seek aid from a group of friendly felines and work together to save the poet before it’s too late.
- Director: Emily Dean
- Writers: Siobhan Carroll, Tamsyn Muir
- Stars: Dan Stevens, Jim Broadbent, JB Blanc, Nika Futterman, Jane Leeves, Dave B. Mitchell
- Runtime: 14 minutes
- IMDb Rating: 6.3
Love, Death + Robots is available to stream on Netflix
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2025-05-20 06:04