Ep 1. Kryten

Red Dwarf Season 2 Episode 1 - Kryten

In this episode, the Red Dwarf crew encounters an advanced mechanoid named Kryten, who happens to be the last surviving member of a crashed spaceship crew. Kryten becomes smitten with Lister, and after several failed attempts to seduce him, decides to try and set him up with a hologrammatical recreation of his dream woman.

Meanwhile, with Kryten now on board, the crew decides to institute some new rules and regulations to bring some order to the ship. However, their attempts at enforced discipline quickly spiral out of control and lead to chaos and mayhem.

As Kryten attempts to adapt to life on board the Red Dwarf, he finds his ingrained programming conflicting with his newfound individuality. Faced with the some harsh realities, Kryten must learn to navigate the complexities of human emotions and behavior.

Overall, this episode explores themes of relationships and the dangers of unchecked authoritarianism. With its characteristic blend of humor and science fiction, Red Dwarf season 2 episode 1 offers a thought-provoking look at what it means to be truly alive in a world of machines.