Heed my words! This piece delves into spoilers for Murderbot season 1, episode 3 and the book All Systems Red. As a fan following along with Apple TV+’s Murderbot, I’ve noticed a striking difference between Dr. Gurathin, portrayed by David Dastmalchian, and his character in Martha Wells’ novels. Given the impressive lineup of talent in the series, which includes Alexander Skarsgård as Murderbot and Noma Dumezweni as Mensah, it’s no surprise that Dastmalchian stands out.
However, Gurathin is a relatively minor character in the original book, All Systems Red, so it’s understandable that his role would be expanded to showcase Dastmalchian better. Nevertheless, in expanding Gurathin’s part, Murderbot has made a significant alteration to him that leaves me feeling cautious.
By the conclusion of episode 3 on the Apple TV+ series “Murderbot”, there have been substantial variations from the original storyline in “All Systems Red”. While the primary plotlines remain intact, certain aspects have been altered, some characters have been omitted, and the show’s tone deviates slightly from the books. It is customary for TV adaptations of novels to introduce creative modifications, and most of the changes made by “Murderbot” have either been acceptable or even enhanced the narrative, such as depicting episodes of “The Rise & Fall of Sanctuary Moon”. However, one alteration regarding Gurathin has raised concerns.
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Gurathin Was Just A Loner In All Systems Red, But In Murderbot He’s A Creepy Stalker
I found myself quite taken aback by the transformation of Gurathin in Apple TV+’s Murderbot, compared to how he was depicted in All Systems Red. Previously, Gurathin was seen as somewhat solitary yet well-regarded among his peers in PreservationAux. However, in this new series, Gurathin has become a rather unsettling character who intrusively sniffs Mensah’s pillow while she’s away from the habitat – a behavior that certainly didn’t endear him to me. This sudden and disconcerting development has given Gurathin an unflattering image, shifting him from a shy individual into someone I can only describe as peculiar and inappropriate.
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It’s clear why Chris and Paul Weitz, the showrunners of Murderbot, opted for Gurathin’s fixation on Mensah. Given that Mensah is a charismatic and powerful leader, and Gurathin has shown strong affinity towards her since joining Preservation Alliance, it seems like a logical choice. Moreover, it appears that Murderbot is intentionally drawing parallels between Gurathin and itself. Both characters exhibit social awkwardness and an unusual demeanor, suggesting they may both embark on journeys to acknowledge their limitations, learn to interact better with others, and perhaps even open themselves up to love and affection.
In the Murderbot series, I feel that Gurathin becoming weirder might seem logical since Murderbot evolved from its initial state in All Systems Red. However, I don’t believe it improves upon his characterization in the books. Instead, Gurathin effectively served as a contrast to Murderbot by revealing its hacked governor module, which was crucial for highlighting Murderbot’s struggle with humanity and its journey towards forming meaningful relationships. Making Gurathin creepy, on the other hand, diminishes the sincere camaraderie that is central to PreservationAux’s dynamic.
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Previously, we discussed that Murderbot has generally adhered to the storyline of All Systems Red. Incidents like the attack on Bharadwaj (Tamara Podemski) and the discovery of alien artifacts have closely followed the book. However, alterations such as those made to Gurathin and other characters have raised concerns that Murderbot might deviate from the original cast of The Murderbot Diaries. Gurathin’s transformation is the most noticeable, but notable changes have also been made to Arada (Tattiawna Jones), Pin-Lee (Sabrina Wu), and Ratthi (Akshay Khanna). A romantic trio featuring these characters isn’t present in All Systems Red, and it comes with its own set of issues.
In the world of The Murderbot Diaries, polyamory is portrayed as a common and accepted form of relationship, much like monogamy in many stories. However, within the series itself, polyamory serves to introduce conflict among characters Arada, Pin-Lee, and Ratthi. This development seems to undermine the positive representation of polyamory that was well-received in The Murderbot Diaries, as it appears to strain rather than strengthen the polyamorous relationship between Pin-Lee and Ratthi.
In the case of Gurathin and PreservationAux, they are expected to be peculiar due to their exceptional teamwork and close bond. However, Murderbot presents them as a different kind of peculiar. Unlike previous clients who were often abhorrent and hostile towards each other, PreservationAux genuinely appreciate one another and function effectively as a team. This is similar to how the relationship between Gomez and Morticia in The Addams Family was seen as strange because they were genuinely in love rather than constantly fighting.
| Murderbot Release Schedule | |
|---|---|
| Episode Title | Release Date |
| FreeCommerce | May 16 |
| Eye Contact | May 16 |
| Risk Assessment | May 23 |
| Escape Velocity Protocol | May 30 |
| Rogue War Tracker Infinite | June 6 |
| Command Feed | June 13 |
| Complementary Species | June 20 |
| Foreign Object | June 27 |
| All Systems Red | July 4 |
| The Perimeter | July 11 |
Regarding the alterations in Gurathin, Arada, Pin-Lee, and Ratthi, I’m not entirely convinced that Murderbot will do justice to these well-developed characters with its adaptation. To be clear, there are many positive changes Murderbot has introduced; for instance, reducing the number of PreservationAux members allows each character to shine more distinctly, and Mensah’s panic attacks effectively portray her anxiety. However, I fear that Murderbot might push these character modifications too far in the adaptation process.
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2025-05-25 14:39