The Zeta Project 2001
- Status
- Ended
- First Aired
- January 27, 2001
- Last Aired
- August 17, 2002
- Format
- 2 seasons · 26 eps
- Total Runtime
- ~13 hours (30 min/ep)
- Highest Rated Episode
- S1E1 "The Accomplice" (★ 9.3/10)
- Created By
- Bob Goodman
- Network
- The WB
- Where to Stream
- Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies
What is The Zeta Project?
The Zeta Project is a science fiction animated television series that aired in 2001. The show centers on the adventures of Zeta, a government-created robot who has become a fugitive from his original programming.
- Type
- TV series
- Year
- 2001
- Status
- Ended
- Episodes
- 26
- Runtime
- 30 minutes
- First aired
- Jan 27, 2001
- Last aired
- Aug 17, 2002
- Original language
- EN
- Origin
- US
- Networks
- The WB
- Genres
- Action & Adventure, Animation, Kids, Sci-Fi & Fantasy
- Updated
At a glance
- Rating
- ★ TMDB users: 7.6/10 from 30 votes
- Format
- 2 seasons · 26 episodes
- Episode runtime
- ~30 minutes
- Status
- Ended
- Network
- The WB
Where to watch in United States
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The Zeta Project is a science fiction animated television series that aired in 2001. The show centers on the adventures of Zeta, a government-created robot who has become a fugitive from his original programming. He is accompanied by Ro, a fifteen-year-old human described as streetwise who serves as his companion throughout their various adventures. The series explores themes of freedom, identity, and the relationship between humans and artificial intelligence as the main characters navigate a futuristic world. Zeta's background as a government-designed android who has rejected his intended purpose drives the central conflict of the show, while his partnership with the young human Ro creates an unlikely alliance between artificial and organic life forms. The animated format allows for creative exploration of science fiction concepts and futuristic settings as the duo encounters various challenges and situations that test both their individual capabilities and their bond as companions.
Should you watch it?
“A renegade government robot goes on the run with a streetwise teenager in this futuristic adventure.”
- engaging premise about a robot choosing morality
- dynamic duo dynamic
- limited series run
- older animation style
Watch it if you enjoy animated science fiction series featuring robots on the run.
The series is rated TV-Y7 and is suitable for family viewing.
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Episode guide
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Season 1 · 12 episodes
Open the complete Season 1 guide & lore primer →- E1 The Accomplice Mytharc Jan 27, 2001
- E2 His Maker's Name Core Feb 3, 2001
- E3 Remote Control Core Feb 10, 2001
- E4 Change of Heart Core Feb 17, 2001
- E5 The Next Gen Core Feb 24, 2001
- E6 West Bound Core Mar 10, 2001
- E7 Hicksburg Core Mar 31, 2001
- E8 Shadows Core Apr 7, 2001
- E9 Crime Waves Core Apr 14, 2001
- E10 Taffy Time Core May 5, 2001
- E11 Ro's Reunion Mytharc May 12, 2001
- E12 Kid Genius Mytharc Aug 11, 2001
Season 2 · 14 episodes
Open the complete Season 2 guide & lore primer →- E1 Absolute Zero Mytharc Mar 23, 2002
- E2 Wired (1) Core Mar 30, 2002
- E3 Wired (2) Core Apr 6, 2002
- E4 Resume Mission Core Apr 13, 2002
- E5 Hunt in the Hub Core Apr 20, 2002
- E6 Ro's Gift Core Apr 27, 2002
- E7 Lost and Found Core May 11, 2002
- E8 Eye of the Storm Core May 18, 2002
- E9 Quality Time Mytharc Jul 13, 2002
- E10 On the Wire Core Jul 20, 2002
- E11 Cabin Pressure Core Jul 27, 2002
- E12 The River Rising Core Aug 3, 2002
- E13 The Hologram Man Mytharc Aug 10, 2002
- E14 The Wrong Morph Mytharc Aug 17, 2002
Frequently asked questions
What is The Zeta Project about?
It follows a government-designed robot that rebels against its creators and goes on the run with a teenager.
When did the show air?
The series originally aired between January 2001 and August 2002.
Who created the series?
The series was created by Bob Goodman.
What is the target audience?
The show is rated TV-Y7 and falls under the animation and family genres.
How many seasons were produced?
The series consists of two seasons.
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