Murderbot

The science fiction action-comedy series, Murderbot, made its debut on Apple TV in May 2025. The show, situated in a future rich in high-tech advancements, takes us on a journey following a security robot named Murderbot, played by Alexander Skarsgard. The robot, having stealthily obtained the ability to think independently, makes a careful decision to join a mission that involves safeguarding a team of scientists located on a dangerous planet. This is in an effort to hide his newfound capability even though his actual inclination is toward indulging in an endless marathon of soap operas.

The series is constructed based on the inaugural book from The Murderbot Diaries written by Martha Wells, who is a recipient of the prestigious Hugo and Nebula Awards. Wells's expertise is continuously integrated into the show as she serves as a consulting producer. The responsibility of creating this adaptation is shouldered by Academy Award nominees Chris and Paul Weitz who oversee the show in their capacity as executive producers. The cast is studded with stars like Noma Dumezweni, David Dastmalchian, Sabrina Wu, Akshay Khanna, Tattiawna Jones, and Tamara Podemski.

Murderbot has won hearts for its one-of-a-kind fusion of science fiction and comedy, alongside its insightful journey into themes related to autonomy, identity, and the human condition. Rave reviews and prestigious critical responses have praised the show for its commendable writing, direction, and the cast's performances, more specifically Skarsgard's embodiment of the main character. Following its triumphant first season, the show received a green light for a second season which is presently in its developmental stage.

The debut season of Murderbot is composed of ten episodes each spanning between 22 and 34 minutes. This series holds the exclusive rights to be streamed solely on Apple TV.