Very few anti-heroes hold the ability to fascinate audiences like Martha Wells’ Murderbot has. The self-aware security robot, obsessed with sci-fi shows, has absolutely captivated viewers with its hyper-intelligence, deadpan humor, and unexpected relatability.

Among his favorite shows to binge-watch is the fictional series The Rise and Fall of Sanctuary Moon- a dramatic, over-the-top soap opera which is both comforting and a coping mechanism for the shy and introverted bot.

With preparations in full swing for the release of the upcoming AppleTV+ series, starring Alexander Skarsgård, it could be worth dissecting why Sanctuary Moon itself warrants a standalone adaptation.

A meta-fiction brimming with potential

The fictional show within Alexander Skarsgård’s Murderbot has great storytelling potential and is filled with emotions, intrigue, and satire that could spark excitement among contemporary audiences. Talking about his character in Murderbot to Vanity Fair, Skarsgård said:

It just doesn’t get humans at all.