Nevertheless, the crew's good-hearted leader, Dr. Mensah (British stage actress Noma Dumezweni,) wants to gain the trust of their SecUnit, while another member of her team, Gurathin (David Dastmalchian, "Oppenheimer") thinks that's foolhardy. The SecUnit kind of agrees with him.

"There are no limitations. When you create a sci-fi show, you're not bound to the rules or restrictions here on Earth," Alexander Skarsgård tells Newsweek about 'Murderbot.'

Everything is designed to stay true to the story being told, the characters showcased and the emotions the show is trying to evoke.