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By Melissa Camacho
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Fantasy violence, irony in smart, dark, dystopian comedy.
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Murder Drones
Parent and Kid Reviews
Based on 20 parent reviews
Parents say that this show is well-liked for its dark humor and unique gore elements, although many recommend it for older children due to its violence and potentially frightening scenes. While some find the content suitable for kids aged 10 and up, others emphasize caution, noting that it may not be appropriate for younger viewers, particularly those who are sensitive to horror or violent imagery.
- dark humor
- suitable for older kids
- violent content
- complex themes
- unique character design
- parental caution advised
Summarized with AI
Based on 74 kid reviews
Kids say this show is a thrilling mix of humor and horror with strong animation, but due to its intense violence and gory themes, it's not suitable for younger viewers. While many appreciate the relatable characters and deep plot, some found the pacing confusing and criticized certain aspects of the story for being less coherent, ultimately making it a hit or miss depending on the audience's sensitivity to graphic content.
- violence and gore
- humor and horror
- relatable characters
- pacing issues
- target audience
Summarized with AI
What's the Story?
The Australian animated web series MURDER DRONES tells the story of a young autonomous robot's effort to reach Earth and kill all humans. Interstellar parent company JCJenson In Spaaaaacee sent worker drones to assist humans with the mining of exoplanet Copper 9. Eventually, their operations led to the sudden eradication of any and all biological life on Copper 9, making it possible for the worker drones to set up quality lives for themselves. Unfortunately, in an effort to maintain control over the AI technology they created, JCJenson launched vicious disassembly drones like "J" (voiced by Shara Kirby) and "V" (Nola Clop) to destroy them. Worker drones now live in perpetual hiding below the ice, but young Uzi (Elsie Lovelock) wants to fight them head on, despite her father Khan (David J. Dixon) being the inventor of the special locking doors that keep them safe. Khan and the rest of the colony have a tough time backing Uzi, especially when she puts a mildly confused disassembly drone named "N" (Michael Kovach) in their path. As a result, Uzi becomes determined to find a way off the exoplanet, and with the help of "N," return to Earth and destroy all humans before humans destroy them.
Is It Any Good?
This well-written, smart, funny animated series offers viewers a combination of post-apocalyptic horror with dark comedy, drama, romance, social commentary, and lots of gory fantasy violence. The story of Uzi's (voiced by Elsie Lovelock) exploits borrow from long-standing myths, such as the hero's journey, but nods to manga to create a compelling narrative. Meanwhile, you can't help but laugh at the dry humor (some of which is built into the visual imagery) or pick up on some of the ironic jabs it takes on issues like worker exploitation, the use of artificial intelligence, and fracking, just to name a few. This also serves to balance the violence, some of which is quite brutal, and some occasional mind-bending moments. It's not intended for young kids, but if you enjoy a creative dystopian tale that's as clever as it is entertaining, Murder Drones is a worthwhile experience.
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TV Details
- Premiere date : October 29, 2021
- Cast : Elsie Lovelock , Shara Kirby , Michael Kovach
- Network : YouTube
- Genre : Science Fiction
- TV rating :
- Last updated : October 9, 2025
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