The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy is a comedic science fiction series written by Douglas Adams. It follows the misadventures of an ordinary human named Arthur Dent, who is swept off Earth just before its destruction to make way for a hyperspace bypass. Armed with only a towel and a copy of the titular guidebook, Arthur embarks on a journey through space that is both hilarious and thought-provoking. The series satirizes various aspects of society and explores philosophical questions in a lighthearted manner.