Murderbot
7.4 IMDb
95 Rotten Tomatoes

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Set in a technologically advanced future ruled by powerful corporations, Murderbot follows a self-aware security android called Murderbot (played by Alexander Skarsgård) that secretly hacks its own governor module, giving itself free will. Instead of becoming a deadly machine, it develops an unexpected obsession with binge-watching futuristic soap operas while trying to avoid human interaction. Assigned to protect a scientific expedition on a dangerous alien planet, Murderbot reluctantly works alongside Dr. Mensah, Gurathin, Pin-Lee, Ratthi, Bharadwaj, Arada, and the rest of the Preservation Alliance research team. As mysterious attacks and corporate conspiracies threaten the mission, the android must balance keeping its secret hidden with protecting the humans it claims not to care about. The series mixes thrilling science-fiction action, dry humor, emotional character growth, and philosophical questions about identity, freedom, and what it truly means to be alive.

  • Release Date: May 16, 2025
  • Director: Chris Weitz , Paul Weitz
  • Genre: Action , Comedy , Thriller , Drama
  • Duration: 10 Episodes 25–30 minutes per episode
  • Language: English
  • Starring: Alexander Skarsgård – Murderbot
  • Box Office: Not Applicable
  • Where To Watch: Apple TV

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Murderbot is based on Martha Wells’ award-winning The Murderbot Diaries book series, beginning with the Hugo and Nebula Award-winning novella All Systems Red. Unlike traditional AI stories where robots rebel against humanity, Murderbot’s biggest dream is surprisingly simple—it wants to avoid people and watch endless episodes of its favorite fictional soap opera, creating a refreshing blend of science fiction, workplace comedy, and emotional storytelling. Critics praised the show’s balance of action, humor, and heartfelt character development, making it one of Apple TV+’s highest-rated sci-fi series of 2025.

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Although the title sounds dark, Murderbot is actually one of modern science fiction’s funniest protagonists, known for sarcastic internal monologues and an addiction to fictional TV dramas.