A show that Netflix fans have hailed as the ‘best thing’ available on the streaming platform is the best way to prepare for a new upcoming anthology.
Amazon Prime is about to drop a hotly anticipated collection titled Secret Level, which will bring more than a dozen video game franchises to life.
The show promises to weave original narratives as well as delve deeper into established universes.
It hails from the same ingenious team behind ‘s hit series Love, Death + Robots. Much like its predecessor, this anthology serves up unique stories with a heavy sci-fi influence, featuring work from acclaimed writers such as Jon Scalzi and Ken Lieu.
Love, Death + Robots stands out for its eclectic mix of storytelling and animation styles, offering something for every viewer across its three-volume run on .
Three Robots follows robots on a post-apocalyptic holiday (Image: Netflix)
The diversity of the episodes was highlighted when experimented with their sequence during the initial release, presenting them in varying orders to different users. While the criteria for the sequence were never disclosed, standardised the episode order in 2019, creating a uniform viewing experience for all subscribers, reports .
One enthusiast raved on Rotten Tomatoes, proclaiming the series as “one of the best things on ever”. To get primed for Secret Level, indulging in some of the finest episodes Love, Death + Robots has to offer seems like the perfect strategy.
Wondering where to start? Here’s our picks.
Three Robots
From Volume 1: Three robots embark on a holiday through a post-apocalyptic world where humans have been eradicated. A sequel episode sees the trio continue their exploration, uncovering the reasons behind humanity’s extinction.
Suits
From Volume 1: If you’re eagerly anticipating the Armored Core adaptation, this episode is a must-watch. It features mechanised suits, but with a twist – the pilots are farmers.
The series uses a variation of animation styles (Image: Netflix)
Blindspot
From Volume 1: This one’s for those excited about the Secret Level episode based on the cancelled hero shooter Concord. A band of mercenaries attempt to steal a precious microchip during a perilous heist.
Pop Squad
From Volume 2: Set in a distant future where the wealthy limit reproduction, having children or ‘unregistered offspring’ becomes illegal. Those who defy this law face execution.
The episode follows a law enforcement officer tasked with enforcing this rule, whose beliefs are soon put to the test.
Snow in the Desert
From Volume 2: Snow, an albino man who appears to be immortal, finds himself hunted by bounty hunters. Everyone wants a piece of him, quite literally.
The Drowned Giant
From Volume 2: A colossal, naked corpse of an unidentified man washes ashore. Scholars arrive to study the giant, while locals also partake in the spectacle.
One academic muses over the discovery, including pondering the origins of the man as the body gradually decomposes.
Night of the Mini Dead
Volume 3 of the series showcases a seven-minute episode that encapsulates the breadth of imagination in the series. Using miniature models, it narrates an entire zombie apocalypse, from graveyard to world’s end.
In Vaulted Halls Entombed
Also from Volume 3, several episodes focus on a group of soldiers in Love, Death + Robots. None are quite like the Warhammer Ultramarines set to feature in Secret Level. However, this episode sees them grappling with a similar ominous force.
Mason’s Rats
Another gem from Volume 3, this episode blends the high-octane action of the series with its tongue-in-cheek humour. A Scottish farmer is compelled to confront an army of hyper-evolved rats who have made his barn their home. They appear committed to self-preservation at all costs.
All episodes of Love, Death + Robots are now available for streaming on