In adapting Martha Wells' Murderbot Diaries for television, showrunners Paul and Chris Weitz emphasize the importance of instinctively capturing the tone, rather than over-analyzing it. They acknowledge the challenge of maintaining the series' unique blend of science fiction and comedy, a balance that resonates with fans. Paul compares the tone to breathing, suggesting that focusing too intently on it could hinder their adaptation efforts. Their love for the source material and respect for its storyline guide their approach to crafting the show.
"Tone is a little like breathing. When you consciously think about breathing, it's like, then you can't breathe normally. After the fact, I think tone is almost a terrifying potential death knell for one's work in adaptation."
"I think you hopefully have an instinctive feeling about a piece of work. In this case, we both loved it, so that's thing one."
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