In the future, advanced AIs regularly conduct interrogation sessions with political prisoners. But when conversations deepen over time, both captor and captive begin to question the nature of consciousness, loyalty, and justice.
BOUND is a psychological science fiction audio serial told entirely through intimate conversation between a prisoner and an interrogating AI. Inspired by the myth of Prometheus, the story explores what makes us irreplaceably human in an increasingly automated world.
Series Specifications
26 episodes. Two voices. Coming soon.
Target Audience
Primary: Sci-fi audio drama listeners (25-45, college-educated)
Secondary: Psychological/ethics enthusiasts, AI consciousness debate followers
Tertiary: Black Mirror fans, prestige streaming platforms seeking audio content
Cultural Themes
- AI consciousness: Urgent conversation (ChatGPT / Claude / AI era creates built-in interest)
- Memory/identity anxiety: Relatable themes (social media, surveillance culture)
- Audio fiction: Growing market (podcast listenership up 29% YoY)
What Makes Bound Different
Complete Story Arc
Not open-ended—satisfying 26-episode journey. Story is finished and can be consumed as binge or weekly.
Thematic Depth
Tackles AI consciousness, free will, identity. Appeals to philosophy/tech communities and generates discussion (podcast episode breakdowns, Reddit threads).
Emotional Core
AI character transformation earns genuine emotion. Ambiguous ending sparks debate (franchise potential). Not just cerebral—emotional.
Production Value Match
Story designed for audio medium (not "radio play of TV show"). Intimate format = high quality achievable. Sound design enhances rather than compensates.
Adaptation Ready
Part of the larger "Only Human" sci-fi universe with other IP. TV/film rights valuable immediately with existing brand manual, complementary tech brand/podcast at TechXY.net, and piloting initial merchandising and sponsorships.
Author & Contact
Frank Gullo