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Straits Times
21-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Straits Times
Murderbot review: Apple TV+'s sci-fi series delivers thrills and comedy
Alexander Skarsgard (left) is a cyborg guard and David Dastmalchian a scientist in Murderbot, showing on Apple TV+. PHOTO: APPLE TV+ Murderbot (M18) Apple TV+ ★★★★☆ Poor Murderbot. The titular cyborg guard has secretly hacked his obedience circuits and become a sentient being with free will. But he does not long to escape slavery, nor does he want to become human. All he wants is to be left alone to watch soap operas. His human masters are a group of scientists with the survival instincts of infants, who muddle around a planet filled with elephant-size centipedes and other dangers, forcing him to rescue them over and over. That is the premise of American novelist Martha Wells' The Murderbot Diaries books (2017 to 2023), which the Apple TV+ streaming series Murderbot has maintained. The Weitz brothers, Chris and Paul, are the show's creators. They bring the same laid-back drama-comedy energy seen in their 2002 movie adaptation of Nick Hornby's 1998 novel About A Boy. Murderbot's first season, which premiered on May 16, is a faithful adaptation of All Systems Red, the 2017 novella that launched the book series. Here are three reasons to binge the science-fiction action comedy. Accurate, funny satire The narrator in both the book and the show is a security unit, or SecUnit for short, who calls himself 'Murderbot'. Played by Swedish actor Alexander Skarsgard, the unit observes quietly but judges harshly. To his eyes, his human masters are emotionally weak, needy bags of meat. The series is grounded in a workplace sitcom set-up – the grumpy nerd main character forced to get along with a bunch of kooky colleagues. The story milks that premise by making the scientists goofy Silicon Valley stereotypes – giddy optimists who discuss their feelings too much for Murderbot's liking. The misanthropic robot secretly calls them 'hippies' because he is frustrated by their touchy-feely work style and preoccupation with gender-fluid, polyamorous relationships. Decisions take forever because consensus must be present. That – and the group hugs and singalongs – makes him roll his mechanical eyes. Murderbot himself is a parody of masculinity. He hates emotions in real life but, like many men, is addicted to melodramatic entertainment that makes for hilarious show-within-a-show interludes. Noma Dumezweni in Murderbot. PHOTO: APPLE TV+ Strong performances and set design Apple TV+ has built up a storehouse of quality fantasy and science-fiction content, from Silo (2023 to present) to Severance (2022 to present) to Foundation (2021 to present). These shows, and Murderbot, look good – money has been spent on sets, props, locations and digital effects. Casting is also strong. Skarsgard is surrounded by solid actors, including John Cho, who plays the pompous starship captain in Murderbot's favourite soap opera, Sanctuary Moon. David Dastmalchian as a scientist who suspects that Murderbot has free will and Noma Dumezweni as the team leader provide credible supporting performances. No mystery, no problem Too often, science-fiction shows are propelled by a Big Mystery or Big Twist. What lies outside the silos in Silo? Why does the employer in Severance require employees' brains to be compartmentalised? That form of storytelling often leads to disappointment – the final unveiling must feel momentous yet inevitable – and many fail to hit the mark. Murderbot ditches sci-fi mysteries in favour of workplace drama-comedy tinged with corporate espionage and spiced up with the thrill of occasional attacks by house-size insects. It is a low-stakes, often rambling affair that relies on the ensemble of characters bickering good-naturedly – when they are not busy trying to bed each other or fighting giant bugs. Join ST's Telegram channel and get the latest breaking news delivered to you.
India Today
17-05-2025
- Entertainment
- India Today
Murderbot review: Alexander Skarsgard elevates show with deadpan delivery
At a mining station far, far away in a hyper-capitalistic society, we are introduced to a cyborg security unit that has hacked its Governor Module and, for lack of a better description, gone rogue. It names itself Murderbot after rejecting alternatives like Freedom Unit or Rogue Bot, as SecUnit 238776431 simply 'doesn't have the right ring to it.'Thus begins Apple TV's sci-fi action comedy based on Martha Wells' Hugo Award-winning series, 'The Murderbot Diaries'. The first two episodes debuted on May 16, with the remaining instalments releasing every Friday from May 23 a replicant from 'Blade Runner' equipped with bone-dry wit and an evolving personality. That's Murderbot, portrayed by Alexander Skarsgard — a sentient being which, now that it's no longer governed by the Governor Module, would rather watch entertainment programmes in the Company's time than embark on a killing spree or flee to a remote Isaac Asimov's Laws of Robotics, the governor module — a built-in obedience device — concerns itself less with ethics and more with liability control, forcing SecUnits to follow orders and only kill when authorised by the Company. Murderbot's decision to hack this module early on, enabling it to skip tedious meetings and choose not to murder humans purely out of personal disinterest, creates the show's machine, part organic human material, Murderbot conceals its autonomous status rather than announcing its freedom, pretending to remain under control to avoid being dumped in an acid bath by Corporation Rim, its owner. 'Stupid f**king humans' becomes its constant inner refrain when it's assigned to protect 'a bunch of hippie scientists from some tiny non-aligned planet out in the middle of nowhere.'advertisementThis eclectic crew from the Preservation Alliance, led by Dr Ayda Mensah (Noma Dumezweni of 'The Little Mermaid' and Hugh Grant-starrer 'The Undoing'), includes geologist Bharadwaj (Tamara Podemski), Arada (Tattiawna Jones) and her wife Pin-Lee (Sabrina Wu), Ratthi (Akshay Khanna) and the augmented human Gurathin (David Dastmalchian). Most treat Murderbot with basic decency, some even attempt conversation as if it were one of them, unexpectedly changing everything for the stands apart, being the first to suspect something is 'wrong' with their security companion. Called Gura by teammates, he represents the suspicion Murderbot perpetually the trailer of Murderbot here: At its core, 'Murderbot' follows an android who detests humans, abhors small talk, and would prefer binge-watching favourite programmes to social interaction. It eavesdrops constantly, is slightly paranoid, and it believes its favourite soap opera scenarios would work in reality; Murderbot embodies social awkwardness in mechanical show's brilliance emerges from its impassive first-person perspective, giving viewers direct access to Murderbot's inner monologue. Constantly balancing fear of exposure against protective instincts toward the crew, Murderbot navigates tense situations with quiet works when instead of seeing a robot, the viewer sees someone who is awkward, reluctant, profoundly introverted and is merely trying to survive each performance is the backbone. He voices Murderbot with such dry precision that every moment of discomfort resonates. His stumbling through human social customs feels oddly relatable, while his internal commentary — equally cynical and honest — provides perfect comedic timing. Dumezweni delivers excellence as Dr Mensah, treating everyone, including Murderbot, as family. Dastmalchian's portrayal of the suspicious Gurathin also demands viewers' enjoyment may depend on their expectations. 'Murderbot' isn't a snazzy sci-fi series: it's muted, slightly off-centre and somewhat goofy. Despite being designed to kill, Murderbot simply wishes to be left alone, though circumstances never permit this luxury. Significant screen time goes to 'The Rise and Fall of Sanctuary Moon' — essentially a soap opera version of 'Star Trek' featuring John Cho and Clark Gregg as apparent counterparts to Kirk and AI, aliens and androids, 'Murderbot' explores identity, loneliness, and existing between programmed purpose and potential evolution. This thoughtful dimension, wrapped in dan humour and genuine character development, makes it worth watching.3.5 out of 5 stars. The review is based on the first two episodes.
Geek Girl Authority
17-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Geek Girl Authority
MURDERBOT Recap: (S01E02) Eye Contact
Murderbot Season 1 Episode 2, 'Eye Contact,' offers some terrific scenes with Alexander Skarsgård and David Dastmalchian. They really go toe-to-toe in scenes as tense as they are hilarious. Skarsgård continues to be painfully relatable as our antisocial, sardonic SecUnit through which we view this world. 'Eye Contact' is a fun, action-packed episode — surprisingly so for its short 26 minutes. RELATED: Read our recap of the previous Murderbot episode, 'FreeCommerce' Murderbot, 'Eye Contact' We open with Gurathin (Dastmalchian) informing the group that the SecUnit is in stasis. He's killed all the security cameras in the area, too. Mensah (Noma Dumezweni) believes they must travel to one of the blanked-out areas on the maps to figure out what's going on. Again, why wasn't the creature that attacked Bharadwaj (Tamara Podemski) and Arada (Tattiawna Jones) categorized as 'hazardous fauna'? Well, Mensah means herself. After all, she's a terraforming expert. She can take samples and measurements and leave quickly. Pin-Lee (Sabrina Wu) asks about taking proper safety measures. Gurathin volunteers to accompany her, citing that he has weapons training. Mensah insists he must remain behind in the habitat for monitoring purposes. Arada suggests that Mensah take Murderbot. Gurathin vehemently opposes this. Ratthi (Akshay Khanna) realizes this is why Gurathin asked them to meet in the hopper — to get away from the SecUnit. Stupid F*cking Humans Mensah remarks that the SecUnit seems to be going through something. Gurathin reminds her that those bots are killing and maiming machines. He insists he'll see to Murderbot's liquidation personally when they return it to Port FreeCommerce. Bharadwaj boards the hopper, surprising the gang. She's healed quite miraculously thanks to her time in med bay. Bharadwaj volunteers to accompany Mensah to the survey site. RELATED: Alexander Skarsgård Goes Rogue in Murderbot Trailer Later, Murderbot (Skarsgård) realizes its clients are going exploring without it. 'Stupid f*cking humans,' it mutters to itself. True that. We are. Meanwhile, Mensah wonders aloud if this is stupid of them to do without the SecUnit. She also wonders if Bharadwaj should've stayed behind. Bharadwaj insists she feels better. She needs to get back out there. Murderbot watches them from stasis. MURDERBOT Season 1 Episode 2, 'Eye Contact.' Photo courtesy of Apple TV+. Then, Gurathin calls our titular bot into the other room. Once it complies, Gurathin asks it to remove its helmet. Perhaps because this somewhat humanizes it. Gurathin orders it to sit. He observes that the SecUnit has an issue with eye contact. Murderbot forces itself to connect with him, as uncomfortable as it is. Listen, eye contact sucks. Hate it. 97 Percent Gurathin pivots, asking the SecUnit how its system is doing after the attack from that two-mouthed creature. Our titular bot remarks that its efficiency is at 97 percent and rising. Gurathin wonders what it's like to be a SecUnit. Murderbot reveals that it's always been a SecUnit — it doesn't know anything else. RELATED: David Dastmalchian Joins Apple TV+ Murderbot Adaptation Bored and unstimulated by the conversation with Gurathin, Murderbot checks in with Pin-Lee and Arada. The couple is too lovey-dovey for Murderbot, though. Gurathin asks the SecUnit if it knows why he advised Mensah not to take it along for the survey trip. 'Because I look at you, and I feel something's wrong,' Gurathin says. Uh-oh. MURDERBOT Season 1 Episode 2, 'Eye Contact.' Photo courtesy of Apple TV+. Later, Mensah and Bharadwaj land the hopper at the survey site. Mensah urges Bharadwaj to stay aboard and keep watch in case they need to escape. Gurathin logged the creature's sound footprint, so if Bharadwaj hears one coming, she should let Mensah know. Threesomes and Interrogations Elsewhere, Pin-Lee admits that almost losing Arada scared the crap out of her. So, if Arada wants to have a threesome with Ratthi, Pin-Lee gives it the stamp of approval. However, it must remain above board. They'll have him sign a consent form. Meanwhile, Murderbot tries to escape Gurathin, but the latter lures it back in. Did you know that the Preservation Alliance doesn't have SecUnits? Murderbot must tip its figurative hat to Gurathin for his impressive interrogation techniques. RELATED: New TV Shows This Week (May 11 – 17) According to Gurathin, in the PA, they view AIs and constructs as people. He joined the PA six years ago after befriending Mensah. He adds that the Corporation Rim considers it property. It must do everything the PreservationAux team says — unless this endangers them. So, Gurathin orders it to make and maintain eye contact. Ouch. Murderbot slowly turns to face Gurathin. It's uncomfortable. You can feel it. Then, Bharadwaj asks Mensah for an update as the latter braves dangerous terrain to the survey site. A drone from the hopper monitors Mensah. No hostiles detected … yet. At the habitat, Gurathin continues to make Murderbot uncomfortable by mentioning that SecUnits aren't designed to be empathic. Comfort Units, on the other hand, are made for *whispers* sex . What Planet Are You From? Gurathin finds it curious that the SecUnit comforted Arada the day before. How would it know to do that? Our eponymous bot responds that it has a combat trauma module for just such a situation. RELATED: On Location: The Lighterman in Apple TV+'s Slow Horses Then, we learn that Murderbot learned quite a bit from watching Episode 537 of The Rise and Fall of Sanctuary Moon , its favorite show. 'What planet are you from?' 'Do you have children? Tell me their names.' It's dialogue plucked verbatim from this episode. Also, 537 episodes of a show? If this is the future, I'm in. Gurathin is a tough nut to crack. He doesn't fall for Murderbot's 'I must check the perimeter' bit. Worse, Gurathin tries to probe Murderbot's recent files. So, our SecUnit shows him something different. We see Arada, Pin-Lee and Ratthi sign a consent form before getting it on. Threesome time! A Ping Murderbot asks Gurathin if he's alright after watching his fellow expedition mates start having sex. Then, the SecUnit pivots, reassuring Gurathin that if there were a threat, it would be eliminated. However, their verbal sparring session is (mercifully, for Murderbot) cut short when our bit gets a ping from the hopper's sensors. RELATED: On Location: The Phoenicia Diner on Apple TV+'s Severance Mensah continues climbing a steep hill with her supplies during a storm. She contacts Bharadwaj, revealing that something in her equipment is glitching, making her sensors 'go crazy.' The SecUnit notes that Mensah is having another panic attack, but she's too stubborn to turn around. Mensah orders Bharadwaj to send a drone ahead to scan the area. Murderbot contacts Mensah, informing her that it detected a potential threat. It asks her to return to the hopper. Gurathin chimes in, revealing that the SecUnit is using satellite comms to conduct surveillance. Behind Mensah, we see the creature burst through the surface before diving beneath it again, like a giant sandworm. Mensah hears it growling. Murderbot contacts Bharadwaj, who reveals she's detecting a vibration identical to the attack the day before. MURDERBOT Season 1 Episode 2, 'Eye Contact.' Photo courtesy of Apple TV+. Map Lacuna Suddenly, the two-mouthed creature emerges behind Mensah. She cowers before lying flat on the ground. Thankfully, it soars above her, heading toward the center of the map lacuna. It grounds to a halt beside others of its kind. These other creatures are either dead or asleep. RELATED: Apple TV+'s Neuromancer Series Uploads 3 New Cast Members The drone flies ahead of Mensah, but when it lowers into the atmosphere above the creatures, it explodes. A peculiar — and inexplicable — type of force field seemingly absorbs the drone debris as it scatters. What could make the drone explode like that? Murderbot informs Gurathin that Mensah is returning to the hopper. It asks for permission to patrol the perimeter, which Gurathin grants. Gurathin encourages Murderbot to recover its missing memories, the ones the Company wiped when it was refurbished. He offers to do it himself. 'No,' Murderbot replies. This takes Gurathin aback. 'I mean, I'll try,' the SecUnit adds. Aliens, Y'all Next, after Mensah and Bharadwaj return, Gurathin expresses his relief that they're back and unharmed. Later, the gang reunites to discuss their findings at the survey site — the one the Company didn't want them to explore. The consensus is that those creatures aren't connected under the surface. They're also not alive. So, confirmation that they are, indeed, corpses. RELATED: Severance Renewed for Season 3 by the Will of Kier (and Apple TV+) Gurathin surmises there's something beneath the surface that drew those creatures in and killed them. The discussion pivots to aliens. Like the ones on TV! Ratthi explains that alien synthetics could have glitched the survey satellites, causing those gaps or blanks in the maps. This could be old alien remnants from millions of years ago that shot their drone out of the sky. Does this mean they stop surveying? Or is the Company aware of the alien synthetics, marking them as invaluable and preventing anyone else from having a stake? Pin-Lee remarks that it's illegal to exploit something like this. MURDERBOT Season 1 Episode 2, 'Eye Contact.' Photo courtesy of Apple TV+. DeltFall Is DeltDead Mensah reveals there's another survey team on the other side of the planet, DeltFall survey. Should they ping them? Murderbot observes from afar as the gang tries to contact the other team. Mensah introduces herself and urges the team to respond. Unfortunately, the DeltFall team can't come to the phone right now … or ever. We see they're all dead in their hopper, including their SecUnit. Mensah assumes their comms are down, so she proposes they check in on the other team in person and bring Murderbot along. What could possibly go wrong? RELATED: Apple TV+ Sets Premiere Date for The Buccaneers Season 3 and Shares First Look Murderbot drops new episodes every Friday on Apple TV+. TED LASSO Season 4 Is Officially a Go at Apple TV+ Contact: [email protected] What I do: I'm GGA's Managing Editor, a Senior Contributor, and Press Coordinator. I manage, contribute, and coordinate. Sometimes all at once. Joking aside, I oversee day-to-day operations for GGA, write, edit, and assess interview opportunities/press events. Who I am: Before moving to Los Angeles after studying theater in college, I was born and raised in Amish country, Ohio. No, I am not Amish, even if I sometimes sport a modest bonnet. Bylines in: Tell-Tale TV, Culturess, Sideshow Collectibles, and inkMend on Medium. Critic: Rotten Tomatoes, CherryPicks, and the Hollywood Creative Alliance.
Geek Girl Authority
16-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Geek Girl Authority
Murderbot recaps Archives
Categories Select Category Games GGA Columns Movies Stuff We Like The Daily Bugle TV & Streaming Recaps & Reviews Science Fiction TV & Streaming On Murderbot Season 1 Episode 1, "FreeCommerce," a SecUnit goes rogue and tries to hide it after joining a team of scientists on an expedition. Read on for our recap.
Geek Girl Authority
16-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Geek Girl Authority
MURDERBOT Series Premiere Recap: (S01E01) FreeCommerce
Murderbot Season 1 Episode 1, 'FreeCommerce,' is a solid start to the series. Alexander Skarsgård really delivers on the humor front, showcasing his underrated comedic chops. It's a delightful blend of sci-fi and comedy, and it sets the stage for what's to come. RELATED: Alexander Skarsgård Goes Rogue in Murderbot Trailer Murderbot, 'FreeCommerce' We open on the Mining Station Aratake in the Corporation Rim. There, miners celebrate finishing an assignment. One Security Unit (Skarsgård), our titular bot, sets the scene. It proceeds to tell us which guys are assholes, and which are okay (only one dude bears that mantle). The SecUnit has been trying to override its governor module, which prevents it from disobeying humans. With the module activated, it has no free will. Well, that all changes today. Our SecUnit finally succeeds, overriding said governor module and becoming an agent of free will. SecUnit tries to decide on a new name for itself. It lands on … wait for it … Murderbot. Corporation Rim Now, we're present for Mining Survey 0Q17Z4Y at the edge of the Corporation Rim. Unfortunately, Murderbot is back working for the Company that still owns it. It has to keep up appearances because the moment the big bosses discover it's rogue, they'll liquidate its organic material. So, it's all about biding time while working for a new set of assholes. RELATED: David Dastmalchian Joins Apple TV+ Murderbot Adaptation Then, we flash back to how this new set of a-holes acquired our Murderbot. We're at Port FreeCommerce, where, as our eponymous SecUnit describes it, a 'bunch of hippie scientists' petition the higher-ups to financially support their expedition. This includes Mensah (Noma Dumezweni), Pin-Lee (Sabrina Wu), Ratthi (Akshay Khanna), Bharadwaj (Tamara Podemski), Arada (Tattiawna Jones) and Gurathin (David Dastmalchian). MURDERBOT Season 1 Episode 1, 'FreeCommerce.' Photo courtesy of Apple TV+. Three Company Suits (Sochi Fried, Andrew Moodie and Devin Ross) insist that they won't approve of the scientists' expedition unless a SecUnit accompanies them. Initially, Mensah, the group leader, is against having a sentient construct work for free. However, the Company Suits won't budge. This is their condition. So, the scientists select Murderbot, even though it's not the latest model and is being phased out. New A-holes Later, the SecUnit surveys the new apartments for the scientists, urging them to remain in the hopper until its inspection is complete. The scientists don't listen, though. We learn they're from the Preservation Alliance, a planetary commune situated on the outskirts of the Corporation Rim. Murderbot's not a fan of their strange customs, from their defacing of Company property to their dancing to equally strange music. RELATED: New TV Shows This Week (May 11 – 17) Arada is a biologist and is married to Pin-Lee, a lawyer. Murderbot explains that Arada has a crush on Ratthi, an expert on wormhole travel who makes his own jewelry. However, Ratthi has a thing for Pin-Lee. Our SecUnit remarks that they're all contemplating some sexy times. Mensah, as mentioned above, is the head of the expedition and a terraforming specialist. Gurathin is an augmented human who can interface with data systems. But he can't process as quickly as our titular bot, of course. Lastly, Bharadwaj is a geochemist. Binge-Watching in the Future We return to the Mining Survey. Murderbot admits the scientists don't require that much attention. We see Arada and Bharadwaj are hard at work. At the same time, the SecUnit watches its favorite show, The Rise and Fall of Sanctuary Moon . Upon hacking its governor module, Murderbot discovered it now has access to the Company's satellites and entertainment feeds. It has watched 7,532 hours of content. So, it's basically me. RELATED: On Location: The Lighterman in Apple TV+'s Slow Horses Next, we see a clip from Sanctuary Moon , featuring the Captain (John Cho), Lieutenant (Clark Gregg with some crazy facial hair), the Navigation Officer (Jack McBrayer) and the Navigation Unit (DeWanda Wise). There's some d-r-a-m-a on the bridge. The Lieutenant asks the Captain if he slept with the Navigation Unit. Gasp! MURDERBOT Season 1 Episode 1, 'FreeCommerce.' Photo courtesy of Apple TV+. Suddenly, Murderbot detects a sub-surface anomaly where Bharadwaj and Arada are digging. It suggests the pair step away while it investigates. Unfortunately, they don't clear the area in time as a giant centipede-like creature — with two mouths — bursts through the ground. Our SecUnit springs into action. The creature attacks Bharadwaj, but Murderbot saves her and ensures she and Arada are out of harm's way. Stay Calm Then, the creature swallows our bot. Thankfully, it escapes, but not without taking a hit to its side. After a few tense moments of battle, the two-mouthed creature retreats. Murderbot slings the injured Bharadwaj over its shoulder, telling Arada that the hostile could return. Noting that Arada is in shock, the SecUnit does something against protocol — it removes its helmet. Hey, that looks like Alexander Skarsgård! It reassures Arada that everything will be okay. RELATED: On Location: The Phoenicia Diner on Apple TV+'s Severance When they return to the hopper, Mensah helps Murderbot stabilize Bharadwaj as they fly back to the apartments. Murderbot overhears the others claim they don't need to return to the dig site for the expensive equipment they left behind. The SecUnit thinks to itself that it's technically a piece of expensive equipment. It dreams of whirling around and shooting them all in the head. However, it can't let anyone know it has free will. Not yet. After this, the team arrives at the apartments. They whisk Bharadwaj off to med bay. Mensah encourages Murderbot to tend to its wounds, but it would rather survey the perimeter. It's still within operating parameters. Faulty Killing Machine Then, Gurathin pulls the gang aside to discuss the SecUnit. He reveals footage of Murderbot without its helmet as it comforts Arada. It asks her questions about where she's from, her family and if she has children. If so, what are their names? Gurathin remarks that SecUnits aren't supposed to remove their helmets, nor are they designed to be empathic. So, is this one defective? RELATED: Apple TV+'s Neuromancer Series Uploads 3 New Cast Members Gurathin asks the group if they want to be around a 'faulty killing machine.' When they malfunction, SecUnits can turn on humans in the blink of an eye. Mensah reveals that the Company ship won't arrive for a month, and they do need security. She votes they don't launch the emergency beacon, which ruffles Gurathin's feathers. He wants to dispose of Murderbot. Meanwhile, the SecUnit eavesdrops on the scientists' conversation and sees it from several angles as it heals itself in the repair cubicle. Murderbot feels pain as its wounds are stitched up, so to alleviate said pain, it watches from Sanctuary Moon . The Captain and the Navigation Unit have a clandestine meeting near a control panel. Then, they have sex by touching their foreheads. Hot. MURDERBOT Season 1 Episode 1, 'FreeCommerce.' Photo courtesy of Apple TV+. My Job to Secure Next, Mensah calls the SecUnit into the other room for a chat. Our bot panics, realizing it must make eye contact and act like it's not gone rogue. Mensah compliments the SecUnit on a job well done on behalf of the group. They all clap for it. It looks awkward. RELATED: Severance Renewed for Season 3 by the Will of Kier (and Apple TV+) Ratthi yells, 'Speech!' and Murderbot treats this as a command. So, it's compelled to do just that — give a speech. 'It is my job to secure,' it says. So eloquent. Award-winning, even. Mensah tells Murderbot that the maps the Company provided of their survey areas have been tampered with. Gurathin and the others are trying to discover why that creature wasn't listed under 'hazardous fauna.' Mensah asks Murderbot to conduct an analysis. It complies. The SecUnit informs the group that the maps are normal, but some areas aren't syncing properly. Don't Think The Secunit excuses itself, prompting Mensah to invite it to stay in the crew quarters. It is uncomfortable. Murderbot decides to check the perimeter, leaving the scientists alone. Gurathin insists that Murderbot is a threat. It could kill them all. Outside, the SecUnit reveals it doesn't like thinking at all. It prefers to watch its shows. These humans are stressing it out. Listen, I get it. RELATED: Apple TV+ Sets Premiere Date for The Buccaneers Season 3 and Shares First Look Meanwhile, Bharadwaj wakes up while convalescing in med bay. Gurathin checks on her. Elsewhere, Mensah has a panic attack in response to the day's terrible incident. She blames herself for Bharadwaj's state. However, the SecUnit believes the creature — or, better yet, the Company — is to blame. It contemplates all the 'disturbing' human relations around it. It resolves not to get pulled into the emotional side of humanity. Next, Mensah asks Murderbot if it's okay. It panics, wondering if she's on to it overriding its governor module and going rogue. We see footage of a memory, perhaps something the Company erased when Murderbot was refurbished. It's a SecUnit firing on and killing humans. Who knows what our titular bot is capable of? Murderbot drops new episodes every Friday on Apple TV+. TED LASSO Season 4 Is Officially a Go at Apple TV+ Contact: [email protected] What I do: I'm GGA's Managing Editor, a Senior Contributor, and Press Coordinator. I manage, contribute, and coordinate. Sometimes all at once. Joking aside, I oversee day-to-day operations for GGA, write, edit, and assess interview opportunities/press events. Who I am: Before moving to Los Angeles after studying theater in college, I was born and raised in Amish country, Ohio. No, I am not Amish, even if I sometimes sport a modest bonnet. Bylines in: Tell-Tale TV, Culturess, Sideshow Collectibles, and inkMend on Medium. Critic: Rotten Tomatoes, CherryPicks, and the Hollywood Creative Alliance.
