Episode 181: Murderbot and the Stories That Heal Us

Alexander Skarskard as the SecUnit known as Murderbot

It's scary out there — so thank goodness we're taking comfort in some wondrous books, TV shows, comics and movies. What makes a story comforting? And why is a dark horror story sometimes better comfort than a sweet gentle comedy? Plus we talk about the first season of Murderbot, which is about using stories to feel better and also made us feel better in real life.

Notes, citations, etc.

Murderbot on IMDB

The show is based on the Murderbot Diaries series by Martha Wells

Charlie Jane reviewed the most recent Murderbot book here.