Scavengers Reign

I'll start by admitting that this show was practically made for me. I love shows and movies like this, where humans have been in space for a while and are starting to settle it. The entire premise of this show was tailored specifically to my tastes, it felt like.

As I watched the show, I fell in love with the characters, the complex world-building that came with the planet Vesta, the animation style, and the voice performances. I was enamored with the ecosystem the animators invented on Vesta. It was so creative and complex and beautifully contrasted the simple season arc of "get to the Demeter". It unpacked some heavy and existential ideas, and was an overall creative and wildly original entry into the "alien planet" category of the science fiction genre. I've recommended it to so many of my friends, and I was gutted when I found out that Season 1 would be it's only.

This is a show that, in twenty, ten, even as little as five years' time, will be remembered as a show that deserved more. This show deserves to find its' audience. I would comfortably put money on this show becoming wildly successful with a dedicated fan base if it got to grow and expand into more seasons.

So, in the off chance that someone from HBO or Netflix that has control over this kind of thing sees this, PLEASE RENEW THE SHOW. Give her the fighting chance she deserves!

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.

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 ;)

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.