Murderbot, Alexander Skarsgård
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Martha Wells’ book series uses wry humor to tell a story about artificial intelligence, humanity, and free will. The Apple TV+ adaptation tries to do the same—with mixed results.
Based on the best-selling series from Martha Wells, Murderbot is described as a comedic sci-fi thriller "about a self-hacking security construct who is horrified by human emotion yet drawn to its vulnerable clients.
Chris and Paul Weitz have adapted the first of Martha Wells' 'Murderbot Diaries' books as a 10-episode comedy.
Murderbot,” a sci-fi comedy about a binge-watching killing machine, introduces TV’s latest fascinating cyberbeing for an age of A.I. angst.
"There are no limitations. When you create a sci-fi show, you're not bound to the rules or restrictions here on Earth," Alexander Skarsgård tells Newsweek about 'Murderbot.'
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Muderbot' lets star Alexander Skarsgard lean into his funny side as an emotionless AI obsessed with watching TV.
The adaptation of Martha Wells’ Murderbot Diaries adds a playful tone to Apple’s growing sci-fi lineup.
Martha Wells' novel 'All Systems Red' cover is what inspired makers Chris and Paul Weitz to explore a TV adaptation and name it 'Murderbot'.