Murderbot

Alexander Skarsgard kills it in another hit in a long line of hits from Apple TV. I can't say enough about Apple TV. They continue to put out great shows, it reminds me of when HBO was in their prime and everything they put out was great. That's Apple TV now. I never read the books so I had no idea what to expect so I was pleasantly surprised by how much I enjoyed this. Murderbot is about a rogue security robot (Skarsgard) who gains the gift of free will. It reluctantly agrees to join a new mission protecting scientists on a dangerous planet when all it wants to do is stop killing and enjoy life free on its own. It may start off a little slow for some but stick with because it gets better and better with each episode. It's definitely best watched as a binge watch. This series does a good job raising ethical questions that apply to us today.

I think it's a great show. I'm in love with murderbot. My only complaint is how short the episodes are. They should have done like 5 episodes and 40 minutes per. If anyone wants to watch this series. Wait for it to fully release then binge watch it. Waiting weekly is torture.

My buddy did read the book and he was mad that murderbot was showing his face, but to me that added a level of awkward moments that made the pacing work better.

The budget for the show is clearly great. It was very well put together. It is the first thing that I watch when getting home from work on Friday. That should give you enough to give it a go.

Murderbot is a smart, character-driven sci-fi series that explores what it means to be free, sentient, and afraid of your own potential. The titular cyborg, who hacks its own governor module to gain autonomy, chooses to keep serving humans-not out of loyalty, but fear. This tension forms the emotional core of the show as Murderbot reluctantly grows to understand, and even care for, the very beings it once distrusted. Witty, introspective, and occasionally action-packed, the series balances dry humor with philosophical depth. A solid 8/10-thoughtful, fresh, and worth your time.

This review is written by ChatGPT.

Murderbot was actually better than I expected. I thought it would be an entertaining series since Alexander Skarsgård was starring in it. He's a very good actor who usually stars in stuff I enjoy. I'm also a sci-fi fan and this has an original story I've never seen before. Even though it's a good show that was a lot funnier than I expected, the main reason it worked was because of the performance from Skarsgård. That's not saying the rest of the cast wasn't good, the show wouldn't be nearly as good without the solid performances from the supporting cast. It's just that Skarsgård was perfect for this role. Murderbot builds a very unique and interesting world that you will have fun watching.

Murderbot offers a fresh, engaging plot with a unique central character and a ok sci-fi world genuinely compelling.

Each episode though clocks in at around 20 minutes of actual content, stretched to about 25 minutes with previews, credits, and ads. It feels like just as you're starting to sink into the story, it's already over. The result is a stop-start experience that doesn't quite let the emotional or narrative weight land.

It's disappointing, because this world and several characters have the depth to sustain longer episodes. Instead, we get something that often feels more like a high-quality teaser or mini mico series than a fully satisfying viewing experience.