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Fugitive Telemetry
Martha Wells · Book · 2021
What hooked you in Fugitive Telemetry was the way the cold logic of artificial consciousness collides with profound social anxiety.
Films on the same thread
Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3
James Gunn · Film · 2023
Shares a thread with Fugitive Telemetry: Space Opera.
Like the protagonist of Fugitive Telemetry, the characters here grapple with the messy, painful reality of found family and the struggle to protect those they love despite their own traumas.
Project Hail Mary
Phil Lord · Film · 2026
Shares a thread with Fugitive Telemetry: Hard Science Fiction.
If you enjoyed the problem-solving intensity of Fugitive Telemetry, you will appreciate how this story balances hard science with a deep, unexpected connection between a human and a nonhuman entity.
2001: A Space Odyssey
Stanley Kubrick · Film · 1968
Shares 2 threads with Fugitive Telemetry: Hard Science Fiction, Space Opera.
This film provides the foundational exploration of artificial intelligence and existential dread that mirrors the internal landscape of the security droid you followed through the pages of Fugitive Telemetry.
Finch
Miguel Sapochnik · Film · 2021
Explores: Man's Best Friend, Artificial Intelligence, Survival.
Just as Fugitive Telemetry centers on a machine navigating its own personhood, this story features a robot learning the complexities of human emotion and loyalty in a harsh, lonely world.
Series on the same thread
Only Murders in the Building
Steve Martin · Series · 2021
Explores: True Crime Obsession, New York City, Intergenerational Friendship.
If the mystery-solving aspect of Fugitive Telemetry kept you engaged, you will enjoy this quirky investigation where social outcasts find common ground through their mutual obsession with uncovering the truth.
Person of Interest
Jonathan Nolan · Series · 2011
Explores: Artificial Intelligence, Surveillance State, Moral Ambiguity.
This series captures the same surveillance-heavy, cyberpunk atmosphere found in Fugitive Telemetry while exploring the moral ambiguity of an artificial intelligence trying to save humanity from itself.
Mr. Robot
Sam Esmail · Series · 2015
Explores: Hacking, Anti-capitalism, Mental Illness.
Much like the internal monologue of the droid in Fugitive Telemetry, this show explores the intersection of high-level technical hacking skills and the crippling social anxiety of a genius protagonist.
The Expanse
Mark Fergus · Series · 2015
Shares 2 threads with Fugitive Telemetry: Space Opera, Hard Science Fiction.
The intricate corporate conspiracies and high-stakes space politics in this series provide a perfect expansion of the world-building you encountered while reading the fast-paced mystery of Fugitive Telemetry.
Podcasts on the same thread
Ologies with Alie Ward
Alie Ward · Podcast · 2026
Explores: intellectual curiosity, scientific wonder, human obsession.
The intellectual curiosity displayed here matches the inquisitive, analytical nature of the narrator in Fugitive Telemetry, offering a fascinating look at the science behind our strange and complicated world.
Waveform: The MKBHD Podcast
MKBHD · Podcast · 2026
Explores: future of technology, product design and engineering, tech culture.
Readers who appreciated the technical precision and gadget-focused observations of the security droid in Fugitive Telemetry will find a similar appreciation for engineering and modern innovation in these discussions.
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Common questions
Is Fugitive Telemetry a standalone story?
Fugitive Telemetry is part of the Murderbot series, which features the security droid known as Murderbot. While it functions as a distinct narrative within the series, it continues the character development established in previous installments by author Martha Wells.
What is the premise of Fugitive Telemetry?
In Fugitive Telemetry, the security droid Murderbot finds itself in a situation where it must address a murder investigation. The plot centers on the droid navigating this mystery while dealing with the suspicion that it may have been involved in the death of a human.
Who is the author of Fugitive Telemetry?
Fugitive Telemetry is written by Martha Wells. The book was published in 2021 and has contributed to the author's reputation as a significant voice in contemporary science fiction, particularly for her portrayal of the nonhuman protagonist, Murderbot.
How is the protagonist of Fugitive Telemetry described?
The protagonist of Fugitive Telemetry is a security droid often called Murderbot. Although the droid would not admit to having feelings, it is described as having a heart and is considered by critics to be one of the most humane portraits of a nonhuman character in science fiction.