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Murderbot, An Unexpected Surprise (lemmy.ca)
submitted 2 weeks ago* (last edited 2 weeks ago) by GlassHalfHopeful@lemmy.ca to c/television@piefed.social
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I just finished the last episode of season one, after finding myself unexpectedly drawn to the show. I wasn't sure what to think going in and am glad I stayed. It can be gruesome at times, which is probably why my partner didn't want to continue it, but I loved the story and cinematics quite a bit. I think Alexander SkarsgΓ₯rd performed excellently in this role. And rotten tomatoes indicates that people agree.

With so many shows being canceled, I have no expectations when watching anything. I'm happy to learn that Murderbot will have a second season. πŸ’œπŸ€–

P.s. I can't wait for more Sanctuary Moon as well. Haha!

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[–] Vinny_93@lemmy.world 5 points 2 weeks ago (1 children)

I was less than impressed, sorry to say. I did finish the entire thing. The story had some potential, but I never really felt that connection to the cast. They felt like a group of bland individuals to me. It was just about good enough to keep watching.

[–] GlassHalfHopeful@lemmy.ca 5 points 2 weeks ago (1 children)

I definitely felt the connection with Murderbot, but it wasn't until the end of the final episode that I was finally connecting with Gurathin. I think the short episodes make it a little challenging to connect after only 10.

[–] Vinny_93@lemmy.world 1 points 2 weeks ago (2 children)

Well yeah those were the only two characters that stuck with me. I couldn't really tell you who the others were and what their part in the whole thing was.

But I couldn't really tell you what it's about either. The story felt a bit all over the place.

[–] SnotFlickerman@lemmy.blahaj.zone 1 points 2 weeks ago* (last edited 2 weeks ago) (1 children)

Not to get too spoilery but if it is like the books (which so far it's a faithful adaptation), Dr. Mensah is the only character from the first book who really continues to play a major role in the rest of the series, so it kind of makes sense that more time and effort was given to her character.

[–] Nefara@lemmy.world 2 points 2 weeks ago (1 children)

I think you're confusing Gurathin and Dr Mensah

[–] SnotFlickerman@lemmy.blahaj.zone 1 points 2 weeks ago

I think you're right, I watched it sll right when it came out and I haven't gone back.

[–] acosmichippo@lemmy.world 1 points 2 weeks ago (1 children)

jeez. it's not the greatest show in the world but it was coherent enough to know what the characters did and what the plot was.

[–] Vinny_93@lemmy.world 2 points 2 weeks ago

It was coherent enough for me to get to the end of the season but for me, I'll say it was just okay