User Reviews

This show is truly fascinating.

The world and ecosystem that they have created is beautiful, bewildering, scary, gross, ingenious, and most importantly the ideas are fresh.

The animation is top notch at times, but occasionally it seems like scenes were budgeted. (It's hard to tell these days, what some consider "style", others would consider "poor quality" or "lacking detail"). Overall though, the animation serves its purpose very well, and the world and creature design is some of the most creative I've ever seen.

Definitely a show worth checking out for any fans of the sci-fi genre. Truly a thought provoking, mesmerizing, unique piece of media.

It's absolutely fantastic to see something so bold and original.

This show is utterly compelling because it takes its concept seriously and follows through in exploring it without compromise.

The short Scavengers from 2016 was thrilling for its originality, flair and creativity and I think Scavengers Reign completely justifies expanding that original idea into this season (and hopefully more).

The animation reminds me a lot of Studio Ghibli.

My favourite thing about this show might be the ideas it stimulates for my imagination.

The story itself is fairly simple but is told in a very engaging manner.

Even after just three episodes this has instantly become one my favourites of the year if not potentially number one.

I wish I could watch the rest of it right now, and that is a great sign.

I find my self at a loss for words, yet I will do my best to try to convince you to watch what could very well be the next groundbreaking Sci-Fi Epic. It has been a while since I'v been this impressed wih anything(animated or otherwise). Let's be honest creative media is a dying bread in modern entertainment. But I ran into the trailer and it looked promising enough. But what I witnessed was something like getting high in church and watching a man outside splitting the river in half with a wand(not religous, nor have I been high, just painting a picture). Breathtaking visuals, accompanied by a fantastic soundtrack makes this a must watch for any sci-fan fan. The voice cast is also excellent. This might be the silver-lining of this year.

This is literally the most imaginative and amazing show I have seen in the last 20 years. I imagine the people that made this grew up like I did watching shows like Alien Planet over and over and wishing they had made more episodes. I was always intrigued by what life could be like on other planets. This is one of the things that makes me like science fiction so much. The mystery of what could be. This show build a world that is many layers deep with plants and animals interacting in ways totally unique. I started it not expecting much as nothing worth watching is made these days. Well I guess I was wrong. This to me is THE BEST show to come out in regards to science fiction in a long time. It is what good alien sci fi should be. It is beautiful and scary and interconnected and just superb in so many aspects I wish more would add focus to. I imagine a show with the biggest budgets made this way but they would just ruin it. I hope they make 20 seasons of this and visit as many or more worlds. Helps you appreciate the wonder in the world. I feel like I don't even have the words this morning as it is early but if it says anything I haven't written a review in probably a year or more. Those are usually because something was so bad never because it was amazing.... this was amazing I wish I could give it 20 stars an oscar and every other award so many shows that don't deserve nothing get.

I have seen the first 3 episodes. ( my first review ever)

The series creators understands "Show, don't tell", it doesn't hold your hand, and i love it for it, this show is not for everybody, but if you have a love for science fiction and miss the imagination of old school sci fi this is for you.

I have been looking for this for years, i thought this kind of space sci fi was dead... it has this old schools science fiction feel to it, the alien planet feels extraterrestrial, new and fresh. Not just the humanoids on a other planet, that so many other shows in this genre do.

You are joining the protagonists on their journey of survival, exploration and hardship, you learn about the people and planet as the story unfolds mostly visually, giving multiple viewings meaning. After watching 3 episodes i have so many questions, and that is a good thing.

Looking forward to seeing the rest of the show. Fleshing out characters and the world they now inhabit.

Art style is is beautiful and and super creative. You can tell there is put a lot of thought into the world, flora and fauna.

The first episodes have scratch my science fiction itch for now. There are a total of 12 episodes.

I gave it 10\10, not because it is perfect, nothing is, but because of what its traying to do, no other show is even close that i know of the last years.

My only hope is that the show does well and we get more ;)

Sometimes you may not know what to say. Expressing the experience you've had and the emotions it has stirred within you can be very difficult with words. If this experience is something metaphysical or profound, then there's nothing to be done, really. You simply surrender yourself to that experience (like being a pilgrim in Mecca or seeing Jesus in a dream). However, if this experience is created by human hands, that's when we call it art. And Scavenger Reign is a true work of art that has risen like a spring from the midst of the increasingly monotonous visual arts in recent years.

How do I describe it, where do I even begin? My journey with Scavengers began with watching Bennett and Huettner's mind-bending short film. Ever since the news came out that this incredible work would be turned into a series, I had been eagerly awaiting it. Finally, the wait is over, and we managed to watch the first episodes of the series. Oh my God, from the very first second, it promises to fulfill your expectations completely. Every second, every scene is a visual feast that makes you wonder if you'll miss anything and draws you into a different reality. The animation quality, the progression of the story, the music, sound effects... everything is wonderful. My only wish is for it to continue without losing its brilliance.

Movies, documentaries, animations, anime, comics, and other media about life on other planets are not an unfamiliar subject in science fiction. However, the way this subject matter is handled is as impressive as Tarkovsky's "Solaris." Firstly, the planet where the events take place has a mysterious yet entirely convincing ecosystem. The scientists who have to live there become a part of this ecosystem as they unravel its mysteries. This ecosystem is presented with a consistent design, reminiscent of Art Nouveau, with coherence in everything, from the planet's life forms to its plant life, geography, and climate. The colors, textures, sounds... this planet feels real enough to be possible.

The second important point is that in order to create such a world so successfully, you need to have a well-founded philosophical knowledge and perspective on existence and life, unless you're a deity. If it were not so, the creators of the series could easily have succumbed to popular exaggerations and inconsistent drawing games. But they don't. It's well thought out and minimalist all the way through. You can understand that nothing takes precedence over anything else. And it instills in you the belief that this ecosystem has existed on that planet for millions of years, just like on Earth. All that's left is to lean back and dream of being a part of that team while watching the series.

Actually, there are many more things I want to write, but as I mentioned at the beginning, this work of art makes me feel things far beyond what I can write. That's why I want to stop here. And I want to thank the people who brought this project to life and shared it with us. Enjoy watching.

The creativity is astounding, delivered in a way with just the right edits, cadence, and flow. Superb soundtrack, voice acting, writing. Everything is dialed in. It draws you right into the adventure.

There are some scenes that I am completely blown away by. The animation is absolutely superb. Another reviewer mentioned Fantastic Planet, and it does create that other worldly vibe, but in its own unique way.

This is the kind of story that sucks you in, and you can't help but want to know what happens next.

Where have the people who made this been hiding! Seriously! I am 100% amazed by this and I need this team to make more!

I love it!

Visuals, audio design, music, the actual media aspect of it is absolutely incredible. The intro alone is breathtaking.

First animated series I've seen in a long time with such an engaging story. Many aspects, all intertwining, haven't seen the whole series yet (for obvious reasons) but am looking forward to what comes next.

Not to mention the incredible world building, so unique, in such a good way. The features in this fictional world are all so different and alien, and to such an extent that I haven't really seen in other works in quite a while.

Highly recommend this show to anyone who enjoys science fiction, worldbuilding, or even just animation as a whole.

The world shown in this show is one of the most beautiful and enchanting places I've had the pleasure of witnessing. The creatures and their designs are endlessly unique and creative, and the environments they inhabit are just as breathtaking. While sometimes nonsensical in world-building terms, your disbelief is easily suspended while gazing at incredible landscapes and bafflingly interesting creatures. The characters are engaging and their writing is snappy and charming, making it very easy to anchor yourself to the story they are a part of. The phrase "style over substance" has been used a few times, but I wholeheartedly believe there is more than enough substance present to immerse yourself in this world. The plot so far is a very simple, motivators of "survive" and eventually "get to a place", but it is very easy to fall in love with this story and I am very excited for the future of this show. A very easy 9/10.

I won't add much over what others have been saying, so indeed this show is creative and bizarre in all the right ways one might expect and wish for from it. The music direction is way above the average and the writing puts in some real effort.

That said the whole show and the alien environment it presents suffers from being neither fully sci-fi(where explanations and details are normally desired), nor fantasy(where whimsical beauty is desired instead) The alien environment is both whimsical and unexplained, but also jarring and biologically "gross" in the same way we might expect a real natural environment to be. The result is that it's neither as enchanting, nor as believable as it could be. The influence of Moebius is there too, but lacks the nuance and beauty of its symbolism.

By far my biggest criticism is characterization. This show suffers from an unrealistic new age concept of relationships and social roles which is entirely stilted, empty and jarring. The social and interpersonal roles are extremely post-modern and cold. The interactions of men and women in what is essentially a survival situation also appear entirely bound to the creative vision of the authors: the unity and merging of humans with the alien environment. It's an idea that is not uncommon in this genre, and therefore it shouldn't be the only guiding direction for its plot and characters. The result is pretty well-written, but unlikable characters, coupled with a rich and mysterious, yet predictable world and plot.

Scavenger Reign" dazzles with its stunning visuals and immersive atmosphere, making it a feast for the eyes. However, the series often feels haphazard, as if it's being written by children making up rules as they go along. This randomness can be disorienting, lacking a solid foundation or consistent logic to ground its narrative. While the aesthetic appeal is undeniable, the series struggles to establish a coherent structure, leaving viewers with a sense of unpredictability and detachment from its world. This unpredictability, while creative, can detract from a deeper engagement with the storyline.

I loved the short film that this was based on. The creativity of the design and development of the world is so unique and the emotional payoff of the short was huge and unexpected.

I watched all three episodes in a row and I am struck by how nuanced and well developed the characters are. The thinking behind the rules of the organic world and how they interact with human technology is really interesting. It's rare that you get to see so much wide world building. Also, the music is incredible. The casting is tasteful and understated.

Well done to Charles, Joe, Benjy and the team at Titmouse. It's a triumph. I can't wait to see the rest of the season and I hope MAX can find it in their slate to buy another season.

I just finished the season 1 finale, and I have to say Scavengers Reign is probably in my Top 10 All Time Favorite Shows, maybe even Top 5 !!! Where do I even BEGIN to explain how much I love this show ??

The show feels very human to me. I love the style they chose for this show, and I was afraid I wouldn't like it at first, but I ended up loving it. The world building, this advanced puzzle-like alien ecosystem they created for this show is mesmerizing. The creatures and plants are so creative and captivating to my brain. Don't get me started on how much I love the concept of what's going on with the robot Levi, i'm a big fan of the direction they went with her.

As a queer person, I also really appreciate the authentic and casual queer representation with Azi and Mia.

I had to subscribe to a 9$ vpn and 19$ max both for a month to be able to watch this from the UAE. I loved this show sad that it isn't aired internationally if people could watch this is one of a kind master piece! I was going to compare the work to miyazakis work but it seems like everyone already has done that! It is that good of a show to be engaged and so much fun! Not many people might have the same opinion my husband didn't find appealing to watch as the story didn't get him from the start but for me it was more of a journey to watch and explore how this world is what it is I am waiting for season2.

First time watching this, the first thing that brought back was "Fantastic Planet". Both movies & episodes have totally alien landscape, creatures that are explained as you watch them.

I think the hardest part of "Scavenger Reign" is to throw you in the middle of the situation that you never thought existed. Finding out the situation episode by episode was on both, you learned as the movie/episode was watched.

Let's not forget the strange animation Fantastic Planet was cutting edge for the time.

But what makes "Scavenger Reign" break away from the others is the story. You don't get a run of the mill Science Fiction story with a long explaining background story. You learn as they learn. How the creatures all have a purpose that can kill you or help you survive. You also see how the characters get smarter but also how they fall apart.

The animation is clean and they make sense how flying insects that blend into the trees and seems to be a reason for that. Once again, you learn as they learn. This show is Definitely NOT for little kids. Bizarre and beautiful, really incredibly thought out creatures, gorgeous landscape and beats any Disney movie, that's for sure.

Scavengers Reign is without a doubt one of the most beautiful, inspired, and competent animated series I've ever seen. I came across a post about it on a social network on a whim, and took a chance on it- and I am SO GLAD that I did. The worldbuilding is amazing, the story beats solid, and all of the art is particularly amazing. Imagine Möbieus mixed with Hayao Miyazki, and you'll have a close approximation. The care and dedication taken to make this story and world a reality is positively staggering. The surreal quality of the world is real, as are the characters and the situations. I certainly hope they get a season 2, because it is WELL deserved. WATCH THIS SERIES, it'll be well worth your time.

The highlight of being sick on the couch yesterday is that I had time to binge watch the first nine episodes of this series. If you accept that plot and storyline (which begin to feel like they're slowing up a bit as the show progresses past the first few episodes) mainly serve as delivery vehicles for stunning otherworldly animation, then you'll probably enjoy it as much as I did. It's clear that a lot of care and thought went into creating this work - there's this sort of "National Geographic" feel to the way the viewer is shown the various habitats of this planet; someone clearly has an interest in biology and botany. I'm scared to see what's around the next bend, but I can't look away. It's gorgeous and terrifying.

I don't normally feel compelled to write a review, but this show is such a breath of fresh air. The writing, the animation, the voice acting. All of it is phenomenal. It's unlike anything out there at the moment. The story is compelling, the characters have real depth. All of the wildlife on Vesta feels unique, and alive. If you can look past the fact that they happened to crash land on a planet that happened to have the correct atmospheric makeup for them to breathe (lol) then this show draws you in, and never feels as if it is expecting you to look past or ignore inconsistencies. If you're a fan of sci-fi, this is definitely worth checking out.

Pros: they worked hard to make a visually alien world. Voice acting is solid and it's a good premise.

Cons: Just about everything else, but mostly the writing. The aliens act more like a magic system and its definitely "soft magic." Basically things work however the writers feel like they should work at that moment. There's no real logic, science, or consistency to the alien ecosystem. And generally speaking I can't believe any of these characters has lasted for more than a few days in this world with the stupid decisions they constantly make. We even have a character with the old "I've been bitten by a zombie/alien parasite but I'm going to hide it from the other characters because no reason." I spent most of the show wanting to slap people for being so stupid.

And then there's Camen. At no point will you feel anything other than contempt for his character. Which... I guess is what the writers were trying for? Either way, I could do without all of his scenes. He is a minor character who doesn't deserve the screen time he gets.

Overall, you can just skip this show. It's trying but it's failing.

This show is absolutely stunning, from amazing world building, to compelling characters, to the wildly smooth animation. I'm absolutely taken aback by the lack of buzz on this amazing show, because it is truly one of these new animated shows this year.

The world building of this show is truly where it stands out, the ways that each character interacts with this foreign environment really showcases the individual characters individual nature. Furthermore the story and style truly pushes the envelope on what western animation can be especially in 2023. With the way major studios have treated 2-d animated media as of late I was worried how the medium would survive but this show has really given me faith in the future for 2d animation in media.

It's immediately captivating and keeps you wanting to understand and explore more. I've only watched the first three episodes at this point, but we've been introduced to a world that truly feels new and unknown. There's just as much wonder and awe as there is tension and suspense.

The story is unfolding at a great pace where I feel like I'm understanding the environment and all the different characters. Really solid character development and I think a lot of storytelling comes through beautifully in the visuals.

I have high expectations for this show. This looks like top tier quality for 2023. This is the kind of show that will win awards.

"Scavengers Reign" for me was a nice discovery. I rarely binge watch a show, but this one is so captivating and rich in details, that I finished it in a few days. The creators managed to build a dangerous and incredibly diverse world, with different biomes, creatures and entities. The series immediately prompts the audience on the wild planet of Vesta. It introduces us to a crew that survived the devastating crash of their spaceship and they need to fight in order to get back home. The protagonists are scattered across this ginormous place, so the audience sees multiple parallel storylines, adding tons of dynamicity, slowly revealing why this group of people is stranded. You can perceive the vulnerability of these characters that find themselves in a place that they do not know, risking being killed on every corner.

The show develops many big issues that are deeply affecting our society: Kamen, one of the members of the expedition, manages alone to create considerable damage to the biodiversity of the planet, which will also affect the other members of the Demeter, just for his personal gain. This is for me an allegory about mankind that is quickly worsening the environmental problems such as global warming, because of their greed. The show has many other meaningful metaphors. For instance, there are a few sequences that highlight really well how our lives can be short and insignificant, especially if we compare them with the greater scale of the universe. Joe Bennet and Charles Huettner exploit at best the visuals and the powerful communication of the animation, through short but effective scenes, where there is not one single line of dialogue. The protagonists will learn how to embrace this new unknown reality, in order to survive, at times managing to actually synchronize with the nature that surrounds them. This is creativity at its best: a simple image can tell more than thousands words and this is why this series is so amazing. Treating such philosophical concepts in just a few seconds is something that requires a lot of talent. The soundtrack is just perfect and it highlights the mysteries of the planet, always keeping a veil of tension. The show proposes many explicit content, but overall it never uses over-the-top and unrealistic gore to shock the audience. This is exactly why it works so well: the dangers feel tangible and the creatures are truly menacing, the locations underneath their beauty are terrifying.

If I have to find a small con about this show is that at times things might be a bit too convenient for the protagonist: it happens in a few instances that the characters are miraculously saved by some stroke of luck, or they know exactly what to do, with certain natural elements in order to progress with their mission, despite their very limited knowledge of the environment. It is not a big deal to be honest, but this for me prevented this show from reaching perfection. I strongly recommend "Scavenger Reigns", especially if you love cosmic sci-fi. My final mark is 9.5 out of 10.