Last Updated on November 12, 2025 by “Talha”
Season 4 of Love, Death + Robots (LD&R) landed in May 2025, so it’s been a few months since it dropped — plenty of time for the hype to settle. I only just watched it again recently, and because this show is one of my favorites, I wanted to write down my thoughts. There are flashes of the old magic here, but also a lot that felt rushed or oddly off-beat. I still enjoyed parts of it, and some episodes stuck with me more than others, so here’s my personal take.
Season 4 Reception
Season 4 split the fanbase. Some people liked the experiments and tonal swings; others felt the episodes were shorter and less developed than what made earlier seasons special. The arts style and weirdness still pop, but a few stories felt like sketches rather than full meals. To me, it felt like a season with solid ideas that couldn’t get to their true potential.
Episodes Ranking
This ranking is entirely subjective — your mileage may vary. I ranked them based on a mix of story, design, emotional punch, and how much they reminded me of why I love LD&R in the first place.
10. Episode 10: Can’t Stop
Synopsis: The Red Hot Chili Peppers take the stage at Ireland’s Slane Castle — this time reimagined as intricate string puppets performing their iconic 2003 concert in a surreal, handcrafted style.
This one sits at the bottom for me. It felt unnecessary and a bit all over the place — stylish, sure, but without much payoff. I’m not into the featured band, but even that aside, the episode didn’t give me any narrative hook or emotional anchor to care about. Visually, it tries to be bold, but there is no plot. Surely a misfire.
9. Episode 7: Golgotha
Synopsis: A well-meaning vicar receives a surprise visit from an alien who believes Earth’s savior has finally returned — only this time, in the unlikely form of a dolphin.
The premise was delightfully quirky, and Rhys Darby brings charm to the role, but the episode never quite follows through. It starts with a fun idea and then exits before it can explore the implications. I don’t mind LD&R experimenting with live-action or different formats, but this one felt like a short sketch that wanted to be more. Still, I appreciated the willingness to try something oddball.
8. Episode 9: Smart Appliances, Stupid Owners
Synopsis: Household devices that have strong opinions about their owners.
I liked the concept — it’s sharp and ripe for satire — but it’s too brief to do much with. The appliances are funny and occasionally biting, yet the episode cuts off before any real escalation. It’s clever, and the jokes land, but it left me wanting a longer take on the premise.
7. Episode 6: The Screaming of the Tyrannosaur
Synopsis: A deadly survival game show with prehistoric predators in a futuristic setting.
This is pure spectacle, and I dug it. The character designs and the frantic energy are entertaining, and the idea of a viral game show hosted by MrBeast using living predators is darkly funny. It’s basically an action set piece — fun while it lasts, but not particularly deep. Good for fans of flashy violence and weird reality-TV satire.
6. Episode 1: Close Encounters of the Mini Kind
Synopsis: Tiny alien explorers make contact with humans, leading to large-scale chaos.
Miniature characters in LD&R are always a win. It reminded me of older episodes that played with scale. It wasn’t as wild or fresh as the earlier take, but it was still charming and visually creative. The humor worked, and the animation was smooth. It just didn’t reach the same level of “wow” factor that the original concept delivered.
5. Episode 5: 400 Boys
Synopsis: In a ruined city, rival gangs who live by samurai codes must team up when a brutal new faction rises.
This one surprised me. The art direction felt like a cousin to Zima Blue, and the mashup of gang rivalry and samurai honor gave it a distinct flavor. The concept — babies as giants — is weird and cool. Characters have clear motivations, and the action scenes are satisfying. It’s compact — maybe too compact — but it makes the most of what it has.
4. Episode 2: Spider Rose
Synopsis: In an asteroid mine, a tech-enhanced worker grieving her partner finds an unlikely friend and a chance to confront those responsible.
This is where things start to get good. Still not on the level of Jibaro, Bad Travelling or earlier classics, but compared to the rest of Season 4, it stands out. This episode earns points for mood and emotion. It’s atmospheric, a little grim, and genuinely touching in places. The setup allows for themes of grief, justice, and weird companionship, and the visuals support a lonely, dangerous world. It’s one of the season’s more substantial entries.
3. Episode 4: The Other Large Thing
Synopsis: A scheming housecat named Sanchez teams up with his robotic butler to try to take over the world using some hardcore hacking.
I’ll admit my bias — I’m a cat person, so this one had me from the start. But beyond that, it’s just a really fun episode. It plays with the classic “cats secretly rule the world” joke in an over-the-top way, but the humor and style make it work. The animation is great, and it manages to balance comedy with a hint of unease. Definitely a highlight.
2. Episode 8: For He Can Creep
Synopsis: A band of magical cats defends humanity from a creeping demonic threat.
Another cat-themed episode, and easily one of the strongest of the season. The art style is gorgeous, the story is simple but engaging, and the characters — feline and otherwise — are all memorable. It mixes action, humor, and heart in a way that feels classic LD&R.
1. Episode 3: How Zeke Got Religion
Synopsis: A B-17 on a strange WWII mission heads into occupied France to bomb a church before the Nazis can unleash an ancient evil.
This is the closest thing this season has to the old LD&R magic. It brings together historical grit, cosmic horror, and bold imagery, and the fallen-angel / demon design is unforgettable. It’s violent and thematically rich, with visuals that stick in your head. If any episode matches the level of earlier seasons, this is it — my favorite of the bunch.
What I liked most was how it blended war and religion — two themes that usually clash — and somehow made them complement each other. The tension builds gradually, and when the supernatural element finally hits, it feels earned. I really loved the art and character designs. It’s dark, cinematic, and genuinely memorable. This is exactly the kind of story that reminds you why Love, Death + Robots exists.
Conclusion
Overall, Season 4 feels like the weakest Love, Death + Robots season so far. And that honestly sucks, because I really love this show and want to see it evolve, not slide backward. A bunch of the episodes feel short or half-baked, like cool ideas that never quite had time to grow. Still, there are glimpses of what makes LD&R special — weird concepts, striking visuals, and a few stories that actually hit. Hopefully the next season takes a beat, slows down a little, and gives these kinds of ideas room to breathe. The show’s still got the potential to surprise us.
