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[-] vaguerant@fedia.io 7 points 6 days ago

You might want to add Murderbot to this list, since it's currently releasing weekly on Apple TV+. I've been mostly enjoying it so far, at least as far as the story it's telling. My only problem is with the episode length/structure. It's a 22-minute show and I always feel like I'm just getting into it by the time it's over, with the episodes tending to end very abruptly; there's rarely a satisfying conclusion to the story elements introduced in that episode.

I don't normally mind having a week to digest an episode, but with this show it feels like reading a few pages of a book once a week, without the benefit of finishing a chapter. I think the show would be far more enjoyable if watched once all the episodes are available. That said, I find most of the characters likeable and the titular Murderbot's arc is a unique take on the "android develops humanity" trope. Their behavior is already very human at the start, with the major shortfall being their difficulty/discomfort when relating to people, in a way that's very autism-coded.

[-] reddig33@lemmy.world 1 points 6 days ago

I found Murderbot to be a disappointing adaptation. I recommend reading the books instead.

[-] highduc@lemmy.ml 1 points 1 day ago

Would you kindly briefly explain why the books are better?
I like the show, and if the books are even better, I'm curious what I'm missing out on :D

this post was submitted on 29 May 2025
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