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GLITCH

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YouTube2018

48%

WISE Score

17.7M

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Robots programmed to murder humans befriend each other in this dark, sardonic animated web series that's basically the opposite of Wall-E.

8.9

GLITCH

YouTube

2018

48%

WISE Score

17.7M

Subscribers

Robots programmed to murder humans befriend each other in this dark, sardonic animated web series that's basically the opposite of Wall-E.

8.9

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8.9

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Screenwise Verdict

Murder Drones is an indie animated web series with a cult following, but let's be clear: this is not Pixar. The premise literally centers on robots designed to kill humans, and while there's apparently friendship and humor mixed in, the core is dark and violent.

The 8.9 TMDB rating tells us fans really dig it, but this is niche content for teens who like edgy sci-fi, not family viewing. The complete absence of content ratings is a red flag - you're going in blind on how graphic the violence actually gets.

If your teen is into dark humor, robots, and post-apocalyptic settings, they might love it. But this isn't something to put on during family movie night with your 8-year-old, no matter how much they like animated shows. The title isn't being subtle about what you're getting into.

Age Fit

This is for teens (13+) who enjoy dark humor, sci-fi violence, and sardonic storytelling. The murder-focused premise and likely action violence make it inappropriate for younger kids, even if the animation style might look kid-friendly at first glance.

WISE Breakdown

Wholesome

The premise centers on 'destroy all humans' with disassembly drones designed to kill. While it has friendship themes between Uzi and N, the core relationship is literally between a rogue worker robot and a murder drone. The tone is sardonic and dark, not emotionally nurturing. The 'heart warming story' descriptor is clearly ironic given the violent premise.

Imaginative

Strong sci-fi worldbuilding with robot hierarchies, worker vs. disassembly drones, and a post-apocalyptic setting. The premise of unlikely friendship between opposing forces shows creative storytelling. The animation style (based on typical indie web series) tends toward inventive character design. TMDB rating of 8.9 suggests fans find it engaging and original.

Safe

The title literally says 'Murder' and the synopsis is about disassembly drones sent to destroy humans. This is inherently violent content with likely significant action violence, robot death/destruction, and dark themes. Without content ratings or age guidance, and given the premise, this carries substantial safety concerns for younger viewers. The violence may be stylized animation, but it's still centered on killing.

Enriching

Explores themes of unlikely friendship across enemy lines, questions about autonomy and going 'rogue' against programming, and potentially commentary on class systems (worker vs. disassembly drones). The sardonic humor and sci-fi setting can engage critical thinking. However, the entertainment value seems to lean heavily on action and violence rather than deeper growth opportunities.

Parent Info

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Why It Might Be Great

High TMDB rating (8.9) suggests a devoted fanbase who genuinely love it
Explores interesting themes about autonomy, programming vs. free will, and unlikely friendships
Sci-fi worldbuilding with robot hierarchies and post-apocalyptic setting appeals to genre fans
Sardonic humor and darker tone offers something different from typical kids' animation

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What to Watch For

The entire premise is about murder drones killing humans - this is violent content even if animated
Dark, sardonic tone is not emotionally nurturing or comforting
No content ratings available, so you're going in blind on specifics of violence/intensity
Indie web series aesthetic may feel low-budget compared to mainstream animation

Conversation Starters

"Why do you think N is so optimistic even though he's programmed to destroy things?"
"What does it mean when Uzi 'goes rogue'? Have you ever felt like you wanted to break the rules everyone expected you to follow?"
"Do you think robots could really become friends with humans, or is that just science fiction?"
"What makes this funny to you when it's about such dark stuff?"