Move over, Fallout—there's a new genre-bending series on the block. Netflix's Bass X Machina is set to ride onto streaming on November 3, 2026, and it's already turning heads with a flawless 100% Rotten Tomatoes score. This animated sci-fi Western blends the grit of the frontier with steampunk machinery, supernatural horrors, and a father's desperate fight to protect his family.
What Is Bass X Machina About?
In a lawless Steampunk West overrun by outlaws, rogue machines, and otherworldly terrors, a father is forced to become judge, jury, and executioner. But every act of justice he delivers to shield his loved ones threatens to cost him the very people he's trying to save. It's a morally complex tale that promises both heart-pounding action and emotional weight.
Who's Behind the Series?
Created by LeSean Thomas, known for Yasuke, the six-episode series features animation from Studio Mir, the acclaimed studio behind The Legend of Korra and The Witcher: Nightmare of the Wolf. The voice cast is led by Brian Tyree Henry (Atlanta) as Bass, alongside Janelle Monáe (Glass Onion) as Glory, Tati Gabrielle (The Last of Us) as Dana, Cree Summer (Rugrats) as Ahni, Chaske Spencer (Twilight) as Lighthorse, Currie Graham (Reacher) as Rivenbark, and Starletta DuPois (The Notebook) as Etta.
The series is executive produced by Henry, Thomas, Jennifer Wiley-Moxley, and Chad Handley, with original music composed by Roman GianArthur Irvin and Nate Wonder through Wondaland. Netflix initially planned an October release but shifted the debut to November.
Critical Acclaim and Comparisons
With a perfect 100% score on Rotten Tomatoes, Bass X Machina is already being hailed as one of the best-reviewed Western TV series of all time, and one of the highest-rated sci-fi shows ever produced by any streaming platform. It sits alongside Netflix's most celebrated animated originals, including Arcane, which also holds a 100% score. Other top-tier animated series like Devil May Cry (98%), Blue Eye Samurai (97%), Castlevania (94%), and Cyberpunk: Edgerunners (87%) round out the list.
For fans of the genre, this is a must-watch. If you're looking for more animated gems, check out our take on Cyberpunk: Edgerunners 2 and why it's the adaptation Netflix needed. And if you're planning a weekend binge, our Netflix binge guide has you covered.
All six episodes of Bass X Machina arrive on Netflix on November 3, 2026. Stay tuned for more updates on what's streaming on Netflix.
