• vaguerant
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    64 months 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.

      • @highduc@lemmy.ml
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        14 months 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