My Cultural Diet

All that the rogue security unit android calling itself Murderbot (Alexander Skarsgård) wants is to be left alone so it can watch its favorite soap opera, The Rise and Fall of Sanctuary Moon. But that’s going to be difficult when it also has to protect a group of future hippies exploring an unknown planet. Based on Martha Wells’ acclaimed Murderbot Diaries novels, Murderbot is an entertaining enough dark comedy that’s highlighted by Murderbot’s overriding contempt of humanity, as evidenced by Skarsgård’s wry commentary. However, it never feels quite as dark or comedic as it so obviously wants to be, be it the jabs at Murderbot’s hopelessly naïve clients or the series’ depiction of a bleak hyper-capitalist future. That said, I totally see why the series was renewed for a second season, and I had a good enough time that I’ll tune into Murderbot’s future escapades.

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