Scavenger’s Reign

Holy Balls This Show is Good

By Scout Albrecht

Scavenger’s Reign is a new animated sci fi series on HBO Max. It follows crew members of a lost spaceship as they attempt to survive on and ultimately escape from an alien planet. The art style is absolutely incredible. I have never seen such a beautiful and thoughtful combination of biological life and mechanical technology than in Scavenger’s Reign.

The show deals with interplay between humans, machines, and environments; breaking down categories and raising questions about the way we quantify worlds. The show encourages viewers to pay close attention to the logics of the imaginary world. It gives the sense that the viewer is exploring the world too. There is so much to learn about every aspect of this environment. And so much of it is never explained. I’m honestly having a hard time finding the words to capture the absolute brilliance of this show. If you’re someone who likes to obsess over minor details to uncover subtle stories, I would highly recommend Scavenger’s Reign.