It seems that the Terminator franchise is about to return to its roots.
On August 29, all 8 episodes of the Terminator Zero series will be released on Netflix. It is already obvious that not all fans of the franchise will like it: some do not believe that the story can be continued with dignity, while others simply do not like the anime format.
But what about those who are waiting? Will their hopes be fulfilled and what are the prospects for the Terminator Zero anime series? Let's find out.
Terminator Zero Has Strong Cameron Movies' Vibes
The main question that is already on the minds of fans is whether the new miniseries can be considered canon? How consistent is the plot with what James Cameron showed us in the first two movies?
Despite the fact that the screenwriter of the series, Mattson Tomlin, said that he would focus on all the existing films and the Terminator: The Sarah Connor Chronicles series when creating his story, it is already obvious that James Cameron's films had a greater influence.
While watching the trailer we see the creepy Terminator moving towards his goal in the spirit of the silent and heartless Michael Myers and Jason Voorhees. He has no empathy, only a task to complete at any cost. And the creators guarantee us the same tense atmosphere as in the first Terminator.
But will it work, since the antihero himself does not inspire such fear, since the audience already knows who he is? It seems that the screenwriter had a few tricks up his sleeve.
Terminator Zero is Closely Сonnected to the First Two Movies
The plot will leave us with many references to the events of the first movie, which will also remind us of the feelings associated with watching it. Just look at the repair of the Terminator's hand or the damage to his face, after which he loses his human appearance.
You can also notice many references to the second movie about the Terminator. In the trailer you can hear the phrase Judgment Day, and some of the events take place in 1997, which the T-800 told Sarah Connor about. Moreover, Terminator Zero is released on August 29, which refers to the date of Judgment Day, which is also mentioned in the second movie.
What Will Terminator Zero Be About?
The Japanese scientist Malcolm Lee, living in 1997, develops an artificial intelligence, which he calls Kokoro. It is obvious that Kokoro will eventually face the same question that Skynet faced – what to do with humanity?
At some point, Malcolm will understand that he and his children are in danger in the form of a Terminator who has arrived from the future. However, the man will not have to face this alone, he will be helped by the resistance fighter Eiko, who also moved in time.
The future of this world is bleak. AI has destroyed almost all of humanity and is trying to deal with the rest with the help of various models of Terminators. But the humans have found their own leader who gives them hope – The Prophet.