Murderbot’s Identity Crisis: Why It Needs to Watch The Bourne Identity

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Four episodes have been released, yet viewers can’t get enough of the latest science fiction series on Apple TV, titled Murderbot. Either it’s the captivating performance by Alexander Skarsgård as the main cyborg character or the blend of black humor and relatable characters that is drawing in streaming enthusiasts. Moreover, the intriguing aspect of Murderbot’s pursuit of independence and connecting with other humans shouldn’t be overlooked. While it appears to be a complex narrative, the show creators, Paul and Chris Weitz, have managed to portray this journey of self-discovery through Murderbot’s favorite program, The Rise and Fall of Sanctuary Moon.

In a universe where it isn’t guarding the borders or saving our research team from colossal centipedes, this space-based soap opera serves as a life lesson for our primary character, affectionately known as Murderbot. From learning how to communicate effectively with humans to offering solace when anxiety overwhelms, Murderbot finds solace in this outlet. To be honest, Gurathin is quite the handful! However, what if we could expose Murderbot to another highly relatable Hollywood production? It claims it has already spent countless hours on content, but have its eyes ever fallen upon this prestigious action movie starring Matt Damon? Perhaps it could assist with its “identity” dilemma. The film, titled The Bourne Identity, seems like the perfect fit for Murderbot’s taste.

Matt Damon’s Character Would Mean the World to Murderbot

The 2002 film “The Bourne Identity,” directed by Doug Liman, closely followed Robert Ludlum’s novel series about an ex-agent from the CIA’s Operation Treadstone program. Matt Damon plays Jason Bourne, a man who was found unconscious in the Mediterranean Sea with two gunshot wounds and a miniature projection device implanted within him by surgery. Fishermen rescued him.

20 minutes into the movie, it’s evident that Jason is struggling – he experiences a mental collapse as he can’t recall what happened to him or his own identity. Similarly, Skarsgård’s character grapples with harrowing, brief memories of past traumas. As for Bourne, things take a turn for the worse upon his arrival on land. With provisions collected from a safe deposit box and a woman accompanying him, he must contend with assassins hot on his heels, the CIA pursuing him relentlessly, and the mystery shrouding his memory.

When considering two distinct works, Murderbot finds that its preferred show, “The Rise and Fall of Sanctuary Moon,” is somewhat unique, featuring interstellar travel, intrigue, and romance among diverse humanoid beings. Conversely, the initial Bourne film starring Matt Damon could serve as a valuable lesson for our older model security cyborg, demonstrating that feeling lost doesn’t mean the end of existence. In the Bourne series, Jason Bourne, who was stranded on a small vessel for two weeks and found his face linked to multiple identities, struggles to piece together his life while being hunted by CIA agents. This narrative could inspire courage in Murderbot, as it understands the risk of revealing its true nature could lead to being dismantled.

Murderbot Would Change Its Mind About Humans

The relationship between these two characters could potentially grow stronger if they both accept their shared role as complex protagonists, even though it might be difficult for them to acknowledge this fact. For instance, Murderbot, despite its initial reluctance, displays more heroic actions than not. Similarly, in the first movie, Jason Bourne is a highly-skilled assassin who resorts to violence to uncover his past and remains emotionally detached when necessary, but he also protects people from danger. In many ways, Murderbot’s behavior of distancing itself from humans while still defending them against threats mirrors this pattern, making it comparable to Jason Bourne.

It’s indisputable that the robot is merely adhering to its programming when it disables its own control chip. Observing Jason Bourne’s character transformation, particularly the instance where he chooses not to kill Nykwana Wombosi, might make the robot understand that humans are not inherently vile but rather intricate. Furthermore, Murderbot will come to learn that while Jason can be extremely dangerous, he uses his abilities constructively against those who put him in harm’s way. There is no dishonor in having a hint of humanity… if only the people around it could grasp this truth too.

In summary, the primary reason Murderbot finds The Bourne Identity so appealing is due to Jason’s relentless battle against a powerful corporation. Regardless of the hurdles set by the three agents, it perseveres in its mission to break free from the colossal entity that manufactured it. It’s clear that Bourne was once associated with the secretive Treadstone operation (a CIA branch), but now they aim to erase any evidence of his existence, which includes eliminating him.

If Murderbot were to discover solace in the realization it’s not the only one, it might look for the sequels to learn more about the foreign service officer’s adventures. However, whether or not Jason Bourne is present in Murderbot’s universe remains uncertain, a topic for future exploration. Incidentally, the first four episodes of Murderbot can be streamed on Apple TV+, and The Bourne Identity is rentable on Apple TV, YouTube, and Prime Video.

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2025-05-31 21:34