A new trailer for season 4 of Netflix's anthology animated series by David Fincher, the animated series has earned plenty of acclaim from critics and viewers alike due to its provocative, graphic, and at times touching short stories that are paired with striking visuals. Season 3, which arrived all the way back in 2022, has some of the series' most acclaimed episodes, like "Jibaro" and "Bad Traveling," which was directed by Fincher.

Netflix has released the official trailer for Love, Death + Robots season 4, which the series calls Volume 4. One episode, "Can't Stop," will be directed by Fincher and star Red Hot Chili Peppers band Anthony Kiedis, Flea, John Frusciante, and Chad Smith. Other cast for Volume 4 include John Boyega, Brett Goldstein, Ed Skrien, MRBEAST, John Oliver, Amy Sedaris, Chris Parnell, and Kevin Hart. Watch the full trailer below and see the table for episode details, including an introduction to the series' first live-action episode:

Episode Title

Plot Details

Director, Animation Studio

Writer

Voice Cast

"Can't Stop"

Marketed as a "unique take" on the well-known Red Hot Chili Peppers' 2003 performance at Slane Castle, Ireland, with the band recreated as string puppets.

David Fincher, Blur Studio.

N/A

Anthony Kiedis, Flea, John Frusciante, & Chad Smith.

"Close Encounters of the Mini Kind"

A tribute to classic sci-fi stories of alien invasion and human folly, this episode will use tilt-shift techniques to depict the "tiny terror unleashed in this mini alien apocalypse."

Robert Bisi & Andy Lyon, BUCK

Robert Bisi & Andy Lyon

N/A

"Spider Rose"

Set in the same cyberpunk universe as Vol. 3's "Swarm," a grieving Mechanist on a remote asteroid mining operation seeks vengeance against the Shaper assassin who killed her husband.

Jennifer Yuh Nelson, Blur Studio

Joe Abercrombie (based on the short story by Bruce Sterling)

Emily O’Brien, Feodor Chin, Piotr Michael & Sumalee Montano.

"400 Boys"

Set in a post-apocalyptic city where warring gangs follow a bushido-like code, a new gang called the 400 Boys forces them to unite.

Robert Valley, ion Animation

Tim Miller (based on the short story by Marc Laidlaw)

John Boyega, Ed Skrein, Sienna King, Dwane Walcott, Rahul Kohli, Pamela Nomvete & Amar Chadha-Patel.

"The Other Large Thing"

A cat, with the help of his "puny human" and a robotic butler, plans world domination.

Patrick Osborne, AGBO

John Scalzi

Chris Parnell, John Oliver, Fred Tatasciore & Rachel Kimsey.

"Golgotha"

In the series' first live-action installment, a conscientious vicar hosts the emissary of an alien race that believes their messiah has been reborn on Earth -- as a dolphin.

Tim Miller, Luma Pictures (VFX)

Joe Abercrombie (based on the short story by Dave Hutchinson)

Rhys Darby, Moe Daniels, Graham McTavish, Phil Morris, Michelle Lukes & Matthew Waterson.

"The Screaming of the Tyrannosaur"

Set on a space station orbiting Jupiter, aristocrats gather to watch a contest of genetically modified gladiators riding engineered dinosaurs.

Tim Miller, Blur Studio

Tim Miller (based on the short story by Stant Litore)

MrBeast & Bai Ling

"How Zeke Got Religion"

B-17 Flying Fortress Liberty Bell's WWII odd mission is this: to journey into occupied and bomb a church before the Nazis can raise an ancient evil.

Diego Porral, Titmouse

J.T. Petty (based on the short story by John McNichol)

Keston John, Braden Lynch, Roger Craig Smith, Gary Furlong, Bruce Thomas, Andrew Morgado & Scott Whyte.

"Smart Appliances, Stupid Owners"

A variety of household appliances like an angry toothbrush, an overworked showerhead, and an intelligent toilet tell tales about their human owners.

Patrick Osborne, Aaron Sims Creative

John Scalzi

Melissa Villaseñor, Ronny Chieng, Amy Sedaris, Kevin Hart, Josh Brener, Nat Faxon, Niecy Nash-Betts & Brett Goldstein.

"For He Can Creep"

Set in London, 1757, a poet in an insane asylum thinks that Satan wants him to write a verse that will end the world, and the only thing between them is his cat, Jeoffrey.

Emily Dean, Polygon Pictures Inc.

Tamsyn Muir (based on the short story by Siobhan Carroll)

Dan Stevens, JB Blanc, Jim Broadbent, Nika Futterman, Jane Leeves & Dave B. Mitchell.

What This Means For Love, Death + Robots

Fincher And Miller Lead The Charge In This Volume's Most Anticipated Episodes

Miller is directing the Love, Death + Robots Volume 4 stories most anticipated by fans, "Golgotha" and "The Screaming of the Tyrannosaur." "Golgotha," the series' first live-action episode, will star Rhys Darby (Our Flag Means Death) as a host to an alien race that believes their messiah was reborn on Earth as a dolphin. The absurd and potentially thought-provoking story, along with the live-action elements, make the episode a very intriguing addition to the series. While Love, Death + Robots often plays around with different animation styles, it hasn't put out an episode that's live-action, which could beget similar installments.

Our Take On The Season 4 Trailer For Love, Death + Robots

Fans Can Expect A Strong Season

A priest walks next to an alien in  Love Death Robots season 4

Season 4 of the often horrifying, sometimes Lovecraftian Love, Death + Robots is shaping up to be one of the series' best. Known for weaving in unlikely emotional arcs and cerebral questions amid provocative narratives and striking visuals, the show has become a favorite among Netflix subscribers. Aligning with the filmographies of Miller and Fincher, especially the latter, the short stories provide weighty ideas in their themes and explore in exciting narratives, making for a well-rounded viewing experience.

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Looking at the details for Volume 4 makes this season seem as strong as Love, Death + Robots season 1, which is my favorite. The stories being told in season 4 seem like a good balance of absurdity and depth, and it looks like it's keeping in line with its provoking narratives and impressive visuals, all while blending genres of sci-fi, horror, and comedy. The trailer for season 4 of Love, Death + Robots, which comes out May 15, adequately teases what's to come without revealing too much.

Love, Death + Robots Season 4 will be available on Netflix May 15.

Source: Netflix

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Love, Death & Robots
Release Date
March 15, 2019
Network
Netflix
Directors
Víctor Maldonado, Alfredo Torres Martínez, Jerome Chen, Robert Valley, Rémi Kozyra, Léon Bérelle, Dominique Boidin, Alberto Mielgo, Maxime Luère, Dave Wilson, David Nicolas, Patrick Osborne, Simon Otto, Damian Nenow, Laurent Nicolas, Kevin Van Der Meiren, Vitaliy Shushko, Emily Dean, Owen Sullivan, István Zorkóczy, Javier Recio Gracia, Oliver Thomas, Jon Yeo, Elliot Dear
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Love, Death & Robots is an anthology series showcasing a collection of animated short stories presented by Tim Miller. Released in 2019, it features a diverse range of genres, including science fiction, fantasy, horror, and comedy, each exploring unique themes and imaginative worlds.

Writers
Tim Miller, Philip Gelatt
Main Genre
Animation
Creator(s)
Tim Miller
Seasons
3