After Netflix canceled the ‘Terminator Zero’ series, the show’s creator explained why he declined the chance to finish the story with a shorter season.
Terminator Zero is a highly praised addition to the Terminator series. When it was released on Netflix in August 2024, it received a perfect 100% score on Rotten Tomatoes.
The animated series offered a fresh and exciting take on the story, resolved a long-standing issue with the Terminator character, and concluded with a thrilling finale, all while hinting at possibilities for more episodes down the line.
Mattson Tomlin, the creator, writer, and showrunner of Terminator Zero, originally envisioned a five-season arc for the anime. However, he’s now confirmed the show won’t be continuing, as many fans had feared.
Terminator Zero canceled due to poor viewing figures
After nearly a year and a half without updates, a fan recently asked Linda Hamilton on X (formerly Twitter) about the future of “Terminator Zero.” They said they needed to know if the show was canceled so they could move on. Hamilton quickly replied, but unfortunately, the news wasn’t what the fan hoped for.
He explained that the show was cancelled despite receiving great reviews and positive feedback from viewers. While many enjoyed it, not enough people tuned in to justify continuing. He’d hoped to explore a planned storyline about a future war over the next two seasons, but he’s ultimately satisfied with the show as a complete, self-contained story.
Tomlin mentioned he might one day share details about his original plans for the show, which he envisioned lasting five seasons. He explained that the series finale was particularly meaningful to him, as he’d pitched the idea when applying for the job. He’s already completed all the scripts for Season 2 and has detailed outlines for most of Season 3.
Why Mattson Tomlin didn’t want to wrap story up
Tomlin explained that he chose not to quickly finish his Terminator storyline. He was offered a few more episodes – two or three – to bring it to a close, but he turned them down. He believed the story he envisioned was much more extensive, and he felt the Season 1 finale already set things up well for the future.
Tomlin also noted that working with Netflix was a good experience. He appreciated their support for the show and the creative freedom they gave him, calling them ‘good partners’.
Putting on the show cost a lot of money and took a huge amount of effort. Unfortunately, not enough people came to see it, making all the work and expense feel pointless.
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2026-02-13 19:50