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 Skarsgård 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. 💜🤖

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

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[–] Nefara@lemmy.world 4 points 2 weeks ago* (last edited 2 weeks ago) (1 children)

I love the books and have read them through multiple times now. I just started the show and finished the first episode last night.

I'm hoping as Murderbot learns more about Preservation Aux in the show that they will be characterized less... degradingly. In the books rhey're competent, empathetic and sensible humans which comes as a shock to Murderbot, and I was disappointed to see them played as silly naive goofballs.

I also have some major issues with the intro and general way they handled Murderbot's origin so far, but there were also scenes that were straight out of the book so I will keep watching.

[–] sin_free_for_00_days@sopuli.xyz 2 points 2 weeks ago

I watched the show a couple of years after reading the books. Even so, the places they changed the show from the books was pretty jarring. I need more time between book and show so that I can enjoy each for what they are.