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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 19 parent reviews
Parents say that this animated series, while visually appealing with its cutesy robot designs, presents heavy themes of violence and dark comedy that many consider unsuitable for younger audiences. Although some viewers find it entertaining and appropriate for older kids, others warn about the rude behavior of the main character and the overall violent content, advising parents to preview the show first.
- inappropriate content
- dark themes
- violent visuals
- viewer discretion recommended
- age suitability warnings
- positive character design
Summarized with AI
Based on 72 kid reviews
Kids say this show is a chaotic blend of humor, action, and horror, delivering a mix of thrilling elements that resonate well with older kids and teens, but is fraught with intense violence and mature themes not suitable for younger audiences. While opinions vary, many praise the captivating plot and animation, though the pacing and convoluted storylines draw criticism from some viewers.
- intense violence
- mixed opinions
- captivating animation
- not for young kids
- convoluted plot
- humor and action
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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
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- Last updated : October 9, 2025
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