The Truth About Killer Robots
HBO | Release Date: November 26, 2018
CRITIC SCORE DISTRIBUTION
62
METASCORE
Generally favorable reviews based on 4 Critic Reviews
Positive:
2
Mixed:
1
Negative:
1

Critic Reviews

Critic scorePublicationBy date
70
The Daily BeastLibby TorresNov 26, 2018
Season 1 Review: The decision to have an automaton narrate a documentary about killer robots seems a bit too on the nose, and at times lends the project a distracting, though no less engaging, Westworld-esque futurism. ... The documentary is more engaging when it examines the effects of robots and automated labor on the workforce and world economies. Read full review
70
The Hollywood ReporterDeborah YoungNov 26, 2018
Season 1 Review: Intriguing, carefully reasoned film. ... Offering periodic commentary is an irritating Japanese android with childlike features, a machine you would hate to have around the house. Read full review
58
Boston HeraldMark A. PerigardNov 26, 2018
Season 1 Review: Killer feels lurid, thanks to creepy music and editing. That betrays and trivializes some serious issues. The narration could be more lifelike. Then again, it’s from a robot. Read full review
35
Reason.comGlenn GarvinNov 26, 2018
Season 1 Review: Eventually Killer Robots dissolves into pure silliness. Read full review
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