- Based on the critically acclaimed book series The Murderbot Diaries, Murderbot will debut on Apple TV+ on May 16, 2025.
- It follows an android called Murderbot that achieves free will after hacking its governor module.
- The television show features the popular actor Alexander Skarsgård in the central role.
Those with an Apple TV+ subscription might agree that the platform is a haven for sci-fi fans. Of course, it still lags behind Netflix, Amazon Prime, Max, and more due to a lack of marketing and a small library, comparatively. That being said, the streaming platform still offers some of the best science fiction shows like Dark Matter, Severance, Foundation, and many more. The platform already has enough to keep sci-fi fans busy for months, but Apple TV+ is ready to add one more masterpiece science fiction show to its library. Yes, we are talking about Murderbot, the much-awaited science fiction show that will debut on Apple TV soon.
Apple TV+ Brings a Top-Tier Sci-Fi Narrative to Life on May 16
Murderbot, the screen adaptation of one of the best science fiction book series, is making its way to the underrated streaming platform on May 16, 2025, and I’m sure you don’t want to miss it.
Created by Martha Wells, The Murderbot Diaries is a Hugo and Nebula award-winning book series that tells the story of an android who hacks its own governor module and obtains free will.
However, unlike many other sci-fi titles that see AI transforming into a deadly villain after achieving full control of its system, the android neither becomes a hero nor a villain. He doesn’t have big desires like Skynet in Terminator; in fact, Murderbot only wants to binge-watch his favorite television show. Moreover, he is a naive artificial intelligence who wants to keep his self-awareness hidden from humans.
The source material has captivated a huge fanbase over the years, so it’s no wonder the official trailer that was released a month ago has accumulated 2.9 million views with over 4000 comments. This is a huge deal for a new television show, isn’t it? The upcoming sci-fi show has created a massive buzz among those who have read the books, and the early reviews by the critics have added to the anticipation.
The television show is a couple of days away from its official release, but thanks to the critics, it has already earned a 100% rating on Rotten Tomatoes. So, we already know that Murderbot is worth all the hype it has around it.
The story and the concept are for sure amazing, but you should also be excited about the incredible cast that will bring this fascinating story to life. Alexander Skarsgård for sure looks amazing as the AI protagonist Murderbot, but you should also be excited to see the rest of the cast in action, including Noma Dumezweni and David Dastmalchian.
Here’s the official trailer of Murderbot that you might want to watch:
