Murderbot Season 1 Episode Guide

What does it mean to be free?

Murderbot quietly grapples with that question—a gently humorous and existential exploration of identity, autonomy, and selfhood. Adapted from Martha Wells’ acclaimed novellas, the series invites us to experience the awkward, uncertain journey of a SecUnit learning what it means to define himself. These reflective essays thoughtfully follow the series episode by episode, focusing on subtle humor, emotional nuance, and deeper thematic resonance.

Each reflection contains full spoilers and assumes familiarity with the episode. If you haven’t yet watched, we recommend viewing first. But if you’re returning or looking to explore Murderbot’s themes and gentle insights more deeply, this project is for you.

The essays appear in order below. New reflections will be added as the season unfolds.

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1. Season 1 Episode 1: "FreeCommerce"
2. Season 1 Episode 2: "Eye Contact"
3. Season 1 Episode 3: "Risk Assessment"
4. Season 1 Episode 4: "Escape Velocity Protocol"
5. Season 1 Episode 5: "Rogue War Tracker Infinite"
6. Season 1 Episode 6: "Command Feed"
7. Season 1 Episode 7: "Complementary Species"
8. Season 1 Episode 8: "Foreign Object"
9. Season 1 Episode 9: "All Systems Red"
10. Season 1 Episode 10: "The Perimeter"
11. Season 1 Cornerstone: "Beyond the Perimeter"