Metal Hurlant Chronicles
Metal Hurlant Chronicles is inspired by the popular comics anthology Métal Hurlant, which in turn inspired the well known fantasy magazine Heavy Metal. Each episode takes place on a different planet - fantastical in its own way - with the common thread between stories being a traveling asteroid that impacts the lives of all it encounters.
Episodes
In an alternate universe, a tournament is held, to determine the successor sovereign. The fighting takes place under the eyes of the king robot.
A woman regains consciousness in a bomb shelter. Her only companion, a man tells her that the end of the world just happened.
A man tries to escape from a prison located on a distant planet. In 2312, scientists discovered a cryogenically frozen man of the twentieth century.
Three survivors on a sinking spaceship, competing for scarce oxygen supply on their rescue shuttle whose hull is damaged.
Two mercenaries are found on the planet Masters of Doom, which, according to legend, know the date of death of all living beings.
A demon has escaped and is about to surface in humans. A warrior is sending to the world of mortals.
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TMDB Reviews
misubisu
TMDB5 months ago
Score: 6/10 — A Visually Striking, Uneven Anthology That Fails to Fully Hurl
Métal Hurlant Chronicles is a fascinating, frustrating artefact. As an anthology series inspired by the legendary, ground-breaking French comic magazine Métal Hurlant (Heavy Metal), it promises a gateway to visionary, adult-oriented science fiction and fantasy. It delivers on that promise in fits and starts, offering moments of genuine visual invention and dark, pulpy fun. Yet, for all its style and occasional brilliance, the series consistently feels like it’s missing a crucial ingredient—a soul, a lasting impact, or a narrative punch to match its aesthetic—leaving it as a 6/10, a decent curiosity with unfulfilled potential.
The Moments That Shine (The "Hurlant"):
- Visual Flair & Pulpy Aesthetic: The show’s greatest strength is its commitment to a bold, live-action comic book look. Each episode, directed by different visionaries, boasts rich production design, creative creature effects (often practical), and a saturated, graphic-novel colour palette. It feels like a series of high-end, R-rated graphic novel covers come to life.
- Star-Studded, Game Cast: The anthology format attracts an impressive roster of genre talent, including Michael Jai White, Rutger Hauer, James Marsters, Kelly Brook, and more. They commit fully to the often-bizarre material, lending gravity and charm to even the thinnest of premises.
- Genuinely Great Episodes: A handful of segments, like "The Endomorphe" or "Shelter Me," crackle with the intended mix of erotic tension, existential dread, and twisty sci-fi concepts. In these moments, the series achieves what it set out to do: deliver a potent, adult-themed bite of speculative fiction.
What's Missing (The "Chronic" Issue):
This is the elusive part you can't put your finger on. The issue is often one, or a combination, of the following:
- Emotional Disconnect: Many stories prioritise a cool concept...
