What is Scavengers Reign about?

Scavengers Reign is an American adult animated science fiction drama that delves into the challenges faced by the stranded crewmembers of an interstellar cargo ship, Demeter 227. When their vessel is ravaged by a solar flare, they find themselves marooned on Vesta, an alien world rich in biodiversity but fraught with unforeseen threats. The survivors, initially split into three groups, must navigate the planet's dangers and learn to coexist with its enigmatic environment to increase their chances of salvation. The key characters include Ursula, a horticulture lab specialist; Azi, a cargo expert accompanied by her robot companion Levi; and Sam, the Demeter's commander, all of whom bring a unique perspective to their dire situation. While they are separated by distance and circumstance, their stories intertwine as they confront both their own limitations and the raw nature of Vesta. Created by Joseph Bennett and Charles Huettner, the series premiered on HBO Max and explores themes of resilience, adaptability, and the human spirit when faced with the vast unknown. Scavengers Reign is not only a survival story but also an examination of the intricate relationship between humans and extraterrestrial ecosystems, as the cast of characters unravels the true nature of the planet they hope to escape.

The first episode of Scavengers Reign aired on October 19, 2023 and the most recent episode to air was on November 09, 2023.