'Carol and The End of the World': A Unique Take on the Apocalypse

Netflix's new animated series explores existential dread and the search for personal happiness amid global chaos.

Netflix's new animated series, 'Carol and The End of the World', depicts a world on the brink of extinction due to an incoming planet, with only months left before the inevitable collision.
The series follows the protagonist Carol, a 42-year-old woman who, unlike most of the population, is not seeking grand adventures or fulfilling bucket list items in the face of impending doom.
Carol's journey is largely internal, as she navigates her own desires and happiness in a world that has become chaotic and unpredictable.
The series is noted for its unique storytelling, filled with metaphors, symbols, and tangents, and its exploration of themes such as existential dread, nonconformity, and the importance of connection.
The show has been praised for its character development, particularly that of Carol, and its balance of black humor and humanistic good.