11. Transformers: Prime
Transformers: Primeis a three-season animated series that ran from 2010 to 2013—but unlike theTransformersmovie franchise,Primesuccessfully executes on the premise.
The series involves the brand’s main trio (Optimus Prime, Megatron, and Bumblebee) along with many other Autobots and Decepticons showing face throughout the story.
Fun fact:If you’re a fan of the sci-fi TV seriesFringe, you’ll be happy to know thatTransformers: Primewas developed by the pair who created that show: Alex Kurtzman and Roberto Orci!
10. Lost in Space
There have been a few differentLost in Spaceadaptations by now, but the one we’re recommending is Netflix’s 2018 series based upon the 1965 original. This one does things a bit better.
After a disaster on Earth, the Robinson family is sent into deep space to colonize the Alpha Centauri System.
When they crash land, they must come to terms with themselves and their interpersonal conflicts, all while being helped by a robot.
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9. Mystery Science Theater 3000
Mystery Science Theaterwas one of those cult shows you followed religiously or had absolutely no idea about. Created by Joel Hodgson,Mystery Science Theater(orMST3Kfor short) ran with a simple premise.
Each episode Joel would be forced to watch B-movies onboard a space station as part of a scientist’s evil plot.
To help him sit through these movies, he would be joined by three robots: Tom Servo, Crow T. Robot, and Gypsy.
Together the four of them would rip into these B-movies with ongoing commentary, with each episode being two hours long. Watch this show if you’re a fan of YouTube-styled commentary!
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8. Robot Trains
Robot Trainsis an unassuming South Korean television show about robot trains, and it’s easily one of the best children’s shows about anthropomorphic machines!
These robot trains all live in Train World, a place where robot trains are busy building railroads between different continents.
When a crisis emerges, five of them possess the special ability to transform, making any difficulty they encounter salvageable.
Not only is it a fun watch for young children but it’s actually pretty engaging for adults, too. (It’s part of Netflix’s After School section, which you should check out if you have kids.)
7. Robozuna
Robozunais a CGI-animated Netflix series that, true to its name, features a whole lot of robots.
When Earth is taken over by an evil galactic empire and monitored by robot guards day and night, it’s up to one young boy and his robot friend to try and make a difference.
Starring Michael Obiora, Tom Clarke-Hill, and Taylor Clarke-Hill,Robozunais one of Netflix’s best picks if you’re looking for a TV show about robots set in the future.
And like the aforementionedRobot Trains,Robozunais also part of Netflix’s After School section and my personal pick as the best robot kids show on Netflix.
6. Better Than Us
Better Than Usis the first Russian-produced TV show to make it as a Netflix Original series. It’s also just a plain good sci-fi series!
The story takes place in 2029 and centers on Arisa (Paulina Andreeva), a technologically advanced android that develops something rather tricky to deal with: feelings.
Although androids have lived alongside humankind for years—and have even replaced them when it comes to all kinds of menial jobs—Arisa’s evolution represents a historic moment in time.
Kirill Käro, Aleksandr Ustyugov, and Olga Lomonosova star alongside Paulina Andreeva in what has ended up being one of Netflix’s best-produced TV series about robots.
5. Super Giant Robot Brothers
Super Giant Robot Brothersmay have a generic name, but this show about two robot brothers—specifically created for Netflix release—by Víctor Maldonado and Alfredo Torres is surprisingly good.
The plot is set in the future, where these mechanical brothers must take it upon themselves to protect Earth from the evil intergalactic empire that seeks to destroy it.
How is the empire going to obliterate our planet, you ask? By sending enormouskaiju-type monsters to engulf it, that’s how!
The two brothers, Thunder (Chris Diamantopoulos) and Shiny (Eric Lopez), must work with their inventor (Marisa Davila) to save the day before Earth falls into oblivion.
4. Pacific Rim: The Black
Pacific Rim: The Blackis an animated TV show about robots, created as a joint production between American, Mexican, and Japanese studios. The resulting creation is a sight to behold.
The plot follows the events of the two films—Pacific RimandPacific Rim: Uprising—in which colossal beasts known askaijukeep invading Earth through a portal that leads to another dimension.
That portal is located deep in the Pacific Ocean, and so these giant robots have to fight these monsters before they can destroy Southeast Asia and Australia.
This animated Netflix series probably flew under your radar, but if you loved thePacific Rimmovies, then you should really watch this! It’s a thrilling watch that’s elevated by its new format.
3. Neon Genesis Evangelion
Did you know thatNeon Genesis Evangelion, one of the most influential anime series ever created, is available to stream on Netflix?
After a cataclysmic event nearly destroys Earth, the surviving remnant of humanity must fight back against the invading destructive celestial beings who are only known as Angels.
In order to prevail, mankind designs gigantic biomechanical cyborgs named Evangelion (or Evas), which are piloted by humans.
One of those pilots is Shinji Ikari, the son of Gendo, who’s the supreme leader of the secret agency known as Nerv.
Though only 26 episodes,Neon Genesis Evangelionis a deeply mature and philosophical anime series that explores a number of topics, including depression, mysticism, and the meaning of life.
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2. Love, Death & Robots
Love, Death & Robotsis one of Netflix’s best original series. Designed as an anthology series where each episode is its own self-contained story, this acclaimed show features a whole lot of robots.
It’s difficult to describeLove, Death & Robotsbecause each episode is its own unique thing. However, suffice it to say that the creative minds behind it—Tim Miller, David Fincher, Philip Gelatt—use these individual narratives to do more than just tell fun stories.
Love, Death & Robotsis supremely interested in the human condition, what it means to be alive, what are the qualifications that separate human life from mechanical life.
It features episodes that range from creepy to whimsical, but most of them involve robots in various forms.
Want to know what’s the best animated TV show about robots on Netflix? One that’s cerebral and demands that you pay full attention? It’sLove, Death & Robots.
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1. Black Mirror
Topping our list is Charlie Brooker’sBlack Mirror, one of the most critically acclaimed TV shows of our time.
Black Mirroris an anthology series where each episode is its own self-contained story. But these aren’t just normal stories. Each episode feels a lot like a thought experiment that looks at how technology can be abused or go wrong, leading to terrifying results.
This series feels a lot likeThe Twilight Zonewith a modern spin, using its tech-based premises to ask all kinds of philosophical questions centering on themes of death, ageing, memory, and what it means to be human when surrounded by so much advanced technology.
Most episodes ofBlack Mirrorare dark and dystopian, but there are some light-hearted ones mixed in. Robots don’t feature in every episode, but when they do, they really make an impact.
Without question,Black Mirroris the best TV show about robots on Netflix. A sixth season is due for release soon, and we look forward to more critically acclaimed stories that make us think!
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