When it comes to adaptation, Martha Wells' Murderbot Diaries series is a tricky beast.The series' main appeal is its titular character's inner monologue, a charming blend of snark and social awkwardness.

Alexander Skarsgård delights in Murderbot, a refreshing sci-fi comedy that gives Skarsgård one of the best roles of his career.

"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.'