On this episode of Caffeinated and Well Read we're diving into deep space with one of science fiction's most unlikely heroes, Murderbot.

Assigned to protect a team of scientists on a distant planet, Murderbot is supposed to be a corporate-controlled security unit. The only problem is that he hacked his own governor module. Now its technically "free," deeply antisocial, obsessed with human entertainment, and absolutely not interested in forming emotional attachments to humans.

Unfortunately for Murderbot, the mission isn't going according to plan.

What follows is a fast-paced mix of science fiction, corporate conspiracy, dry humor, action, and a surprisingly thoughtful exploration of what it means to be human.

This episode we're breaking down Murderbots journey, the characters, the corporate-controlled world, and why this s ...