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The Murderbot Diaries

A Science Fiction Series
Book • 2017
The series is told from the perspective of Murderbot, a 'SecUnit' owned by a futuristic megacorporation.

It explores themes of autonomy, identity, and human relationships as Murderbot navigates various challenges and encounters.

The series includes novellas such as 'All Systems Red', 'Artificial Condition', 'Rogue Protocol', and 'Exit Strategy', as well as the full novel 'Network Effect' and subsequent works like 'Fugitive Telemetry' and 'System Collapse'.

The series is praised for its witty dialogue, complex characters, and insightful commentary on human society.

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Mentioned in 8 episodes

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Eric Ries
as a fun action-adventure read with surprising depth.
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Judd Antin
as a science fiction read about a sarcastic killer robot.
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Katherine Mangu-Ward
as a funny series about a rogue security robot.
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Glen Weldon
as the author of the book series on which the show is based.
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Alexander Skarsgård
as the book series that inspired the “Murderbot” show.
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Alexander Skarsgård
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Mick Ryan
as an example of compelling science fiction focusing on human characters.
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Ep 175: Mick Ryan on War & Fiction
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Justin McElroy
as a currently read book series.
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Eric Molinsky
as the basis for the new show Murderbot on Apple TV+.
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Jordan Harrod
as a favorite in the science fiction genre.
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Gaurav Galati
as a fun sci-fi series about a security robot.
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Annalee Newitz
mentions that she asked Martha Wells what Sanctuary Moon, the show within the show Murderbot, was based on.
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Steve Gibson
after a listener asked an AI for sci-fi book recommendations.
SN 1008: HOTP and TOTP - SyncThing, Auto-Updates, Sci-Fi Recs
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Christopher White
as a good series, adapted faithfully onto television.
502: Chat, J'ai Peté!
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Gretchen Rubin
as a book series where the main character, Murderbot, is referred to as 'it'.
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Leo Laporte
as a science fiction series about a security unit.
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Mentioned by Abu and Obssa while discussing the Apple TV+ adaptation of the series.
Murderbot (Episodes 1 and 2)
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Alexander Skarsgård
as the basis for the Apple TV+ series "Murderbot."
Alexander Skarsård (Extended) | Father James Martin
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James Dyer
in the introduction of the podcast.
Murderbot, The Game, and Hysteria! With guest Russell T. Davies
Nämns som förlaga till en kommande Apple TV Plus-serie med Alexander Skarsgård i huvudrollen.
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