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Robot with consciousness: Murderbot shines in weird sci-fi comedy
Discover exciting new series like “Murderbot” and “The Photographer,” which will start on streaming platforms in May 2025.
Robot with consciousness: Murderbot shines in weird sci-fi comedy
There are currently some exciting new releases in the world of streaming that will be of interest to both science fiction lovers and fans of historical fiction. A special highlight is the new series “Murderbot,” which is available on Apple TV+. The sci-fi comedy, which stars Alexander Skarsgard, follows a conscious robot that hacks itself to stop killing. Instead, he devotes his time to consuming series and commenting on people's behavior, which he often finds incompetent. The adaptation well captures the spirit of Martha Wells' Diary of a Killer Bot book series, bringing both sarcastic humor and deeper reflections on human interactions. According to IMDb, Murderbot is a strong adaptation, although some creative decisions, such as removing the helmet, are controversial.
The series consists of ten episodes in total, with a new episode released every Friday until July 11th. With an episode length of just 25 minutes per episode, the format could benefit from both streamlining and longer episodes to reach its full potential.
Historical drama and homage
Another notable new release is The Photographer on Prime Video. The series, starring Kate Winslet, tells the impressive story of American photographer Lee Miller, who documented the horrors of war and the Dachau concentration camp during World War II. In addition to Winslet, Alexander Skarsgard, Marion Cottillard and Andy Samberg can also be seen in other roles. This production offers a critical examination of the senselessness of war and the suffering it has caused.
Further context can be found in the upcoming tribute to the famous German filmmaker Rainer Werner Fassbinder, which takes place on Arte on May 31 to mark his 80th birthday. As part of these celebrations, two films, “Lili Marleen” (1981) and “The Marriage of Maria Braun” (1979), as well as a documentary about the leading actress Hanna Schygulla will be broadcast. “Lili Marleen” tells of a love story during National Socialism, while “The Marriage of Maria Braun” deals with the post-war period and the economic miracle.
Fictional encounters and psychological themes
In addition, the series “Freud – Beyond Faith” is available on MagentaTV, in which Anthony Hopkins as Sigmund Freud focuses on the escape from Europe threatened by the Nazis. The fictional encounter between Freud and C.S. Lewis, played by Matthew Goode, deals with the complex topics of love, faith and the question of God and has been available since May 20th.
Overall, the current streaming landscape shows a wide spectrum of content, ranging from gripping science fiction stories to deep historical tales. In addition to “Murderbot”, other series such as “Black Mirror”, “Humans” and “Westworld” are also very popular and impress with their multi-layered approaches to AI and human interaction, as summarized in an article by Spiegel. In this context, it becomes clear that today more than ever, streaming services address the creative and social issues of our time and stimulate thought.