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It takes a more zany comedy approach than the book, but it does work.

The cast are great and work well in their roles.

But - the episodes clocking in at 25 minutes is ridiculously short, it was really frustrating to just watch a few mins and then bang. Over. Wait another week.

Quite enjoyed the "show within a show" The Rise and Fall Of Sanctuary Moon" perhaps it should have it's own spin-off as well!

I quite enjoyed this adaption of Martha Wells first novel. I have already read the books.

Looking forward to the next season but please please please make the episides longer! I was watching two episodes back to back every 2 weeks towards the end to avoid the frustration of the way too short length.

Murderbot may not be the exact adaptation I envisioned, but it's still a standout sci-fi series that deserves your attention. While I originally hoped for a tighter season that combined the first two novellas, the choice to expand the world and focus more deeply on the supporting characters was a bold-and ultimately rewarding-move.

The series smartly gives more weight to the human (and non-human) characters surrounding Murderbot, which adds richness to the universe and raises the emotional stakes. Moments like seeing Sanctuary Moon brought to life? A genius inclusion for longtime fans-and a clever entry point for newcomers.

That said, I do wish the pacing were sharper and that the show leaned more into what makes Murderbot, well, Murderbot: that sarcastic, deadpan, and deeply relatable internal monologue. It's one of the highlights of the books, and dialing that up in future seasons could take the show from great to unforgettable.

Still, the foundation is strong, the themes are smart, and the potential for Season 2 and beyond is massive. If you're into character-driven sci-fi with soul, heart, and the occasional awkward robot feels, Murderbot is absolutely worth the watch.

Love it, just wish the episodes and all of it were longer. Great casting, Alexander skarsgard is just amazing (in most things haha) and fits the role perfectly.

Love the sci-fi elements with a bit of humour, a bit of darkness, and a bit of gore... reminds me a little of the Star Trek Black Mirror episodes. Nice CGI, monsters, ships and different planets. Great fight scenes, and chases where you do feel on the edge of your seat.

Some real laugh out loud moments too without making it feel too cheesy. Really feels fresh and well directed to me.

Really hope they bring it back for another season.

And there's no higher compliment for a show/movie than that. Haha

Excellent casting and acting (I mean that doesn't surprise me considering it's an Apple TV+ show)! The characters aren't too different from what one pictures while listening to the audiobook.

Whoever did the screenplay did a great job of translating from the book.

The story itself is so enjoyable. High stakes and levity blended beautifully.

Really looking forward to watching more seasons of the show.

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.