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Who knew you could get real emotional about some bots? Though that's what Apple TV+ series Murderbot has been doing so well this whole season. The previous episode ended with Sec Unit saving Mensah and its whole team. Now, its their turn to save it. Murderbot episode 10, "The Perimeter," was certainly an emotionally charged season 1 finale that I didn't expect. Here's a recap of what happened. Spoilers below.

Akshay Khanna, Tattiawna Jones, Tamara Podemski, Noma Dumezweni and David Dastmalchian in "Murderbot," now streaming on Apple TV+. PresAux fights for Murderbot

The Preservation Alliance team brings Sec Unit back to the company to help rehabilitate it after it got severely damaged in episode 9. However, the company being the pesky people they are order for its memory to be wiped and its system rebooted. A new governor module is also installed, meaning it has to take orders once again.

It's so sad...

[Warning: The following contains Major spoilers for Murderbot Episode 10, “The Perimeter.”] The finale of Murderbot saw the title robot (Alexander Skarsgård) wake up to have its memory wiped by the Company, a new governor module installed, and a client assignment of the worst order. By the end, though, it was freer than ever. In the episode, Dr. Mensah (Noma Dumezweni) worked furiously to secure its release by the corporation’s reluctant board, with Gurathin (David Dastmalchian), Pin-Lee (Sabrina Wu), Arada (Tattiawna Jones), and Bharadwaj (Tamara Podemski) all pitching in to make the case for their claim to it. However, the damage was already done — when Ratthi (Akshay Khanna) saw “SecUnit” out and about, it was fully unaware of their shared history and followed orders to pull a weapon on him right then and there. Mensah didn’t want to give up, though; she refused to believe the data had been completely erased. That proved to be somewhat...

Murderbot just wrapped up its first season on Apple TV+ with a finale that hit all the right emotional and narrative beats. Over 10 weekly episodes, we watched the anxiety-ridden SecUnit grow from a reluctant protector into a fully autonomous being, still awkward around humans, still obsessed with soap operas, but now finally free. After the crew bought its contract from Port FreeCommerce, Murderbot is no longer tied to the Preservation Alliance. But that raises a big question: what comes next?

If you’re familiar with Martha Wells’ beloved book series, you probably saw the clues already, Season 2 is all but confirmed. The story is far from over. So, let’s dive into everything we know so far about Murderbot Season 2: the release date, cast updates, plot direction, and what’s coming next for our favorite anti-social android.

Is Murderbot Confirmed for Season 2 and When Is It Releasing? A still...

Apple TV+ is giving Murderbot another chance to keep watching its favorite shows by renewing the series for a second season. The announcement came just a day before the first season’s finale, which will air on July 11.

The show stars Alexander Skarsgård as Murderbot, a security robot who has secretly gained free will. While it’s supposed to protect its human clients on dangerous missions, Murderbot mostly wants to be left alone to watch futuristic soap operas and figure out its own identity.

This series is based on All Systems Red, the first book in Martha Wells’ Murderbot Diaries series, which has won major awards like the Hugo and Nebula. Chris and Paul Weitz adapted the book for the screen and also run the show.

The Weitz brothers shared their excitement, saying, “We’re so grateful for the response that Murderbot has received and delighted that we’re getting...

Apple TV+ has decided to bring back the show Murderbot for a second season. The announcement came just a day before the first season’s finale, which will air on July 11. The series stars Alexander Skarsgård as Murderbot, a security robot who secretly has free will. Instead of just following orders, Murderbot wants to watch its favorite futuristic TV shows and figure out who it really is.

The show is based on the first book of the Murderbot Diaries by Martha Wells, a series that has won big awards like the Hugo and Nebula. The first season started on May 16, 2025, and was created by Chris and Paul Weitz, who also adapted the book for TV and serve as the showrunners.

The Weitz brothers said, “We’re so grateful for the response that Murderbot has received and delighted that we’re getting to go back to Martha Wells’ world to work with Alexander,...

It's been quite a journey, but at last we've arrived at the season finale of Murderbot, Apple's sci-fi series based on The Muderbot Diaries by Martha Wells. After nine episodes of drama on a remote planet, the Preservation Alliance team and the SecUnit played by Alexander Skarsgård have returned to civilization. But it comes with plenty of its own perils, especially for Murderbot.

The thrilling penultimate episode of the season saw the SecUnit make a heroic sacrifice, shielding Doctor Mensah (Noma Dumezweni) with its own body as they fell from a cliff in order to save her life. When last we saw it, the SecUnit was powering down from catastrophic damage, its mission to stop the nefarious GrayCris team from killing PresAux accomplished.

In "The Perimeter," we find out what happens next. It's an emotional, dramatic finish to the season that had me on the edge of my seat...

Apple TV+ announced today a season two renewal for its widely acclaimed comedic thriller “Murderbot” ahead of the inaugural season’s conclusion.

The season one finale of “Murderbot” premieres globally tomorrow, July 11.

A rogue security unit searches for the meaning of life in the series based on the bestselling book series The Murderbot Diaries by Martha Wells, who serves as consulting producer. “Murderbot” was created, written, and directed by Academy Award nominees Chris & Paul Weitz.

The 10-episode series follows a self-hacking security android (Alexander Skarsgård) who is uninterested in and horrified by human emotion yet drawn to its vulnerable “clients.” Murderbot must hide its free will as it reluctantly joins a new mission protecting scientists on a dangerous planet when all it really wants is to be left alone to watch futuristic soap operas and figure out its place in the universe.

“We’re so grateful for the response that Murderbot has received,...

Despite delivering a lot less killer android action than its title may have led us to believe we'd be getting, Paul and Chris Weitz's Murderbot has won us over with its mordant funniness, absorbing off-kilter vibe, and inspired central performance from star Alexander Skarsgård. More importantly though, it's clearly won over the execs at its Apple TV+ home, too. Yes, ahead of the sci-fi comedy's Season 1 finale landing on the streamer tomorrow, Apple confirmed just this afternoon that Murderbot has already been recommissioned for Season 2.

Adapted from the first book in speculative fiction author Martha Wells' bestselling The Murderbot Diaries series, the first season of the Weitz brothers' show has followed Skarsgård's titular self-hacking security construct as he struggles to hide his newfound free-will and to reconcile his general apathy towards humans with an ever-growing interest in the species and his own burgeoning humanity. But while it's been a...

There's some great news for fans of the Apple TV+ sci-fi comedy series "Murderbot," though it's sadly not a spin-off that's entirely just full-length episodes of "Sanctuary Moon." We'll still probably get more chances to see our favorite fictional space soap opera, however, as Apple has announced that "Murderbot" has been greenlit for a second season. That's right folks, we're talking more murder, more bot, and more of star Alexander Skarsgård absolutely killing it as an awkward weirdo robot who just wants to watch his shows in peace instead of getting dragged into human nonsense.

The show, based on the first novella in Martha Wells' "The Murderbot Diaries" series, is a tremendous amount of fun with a terrific ensemble cast that helps make Skarsgård's dryness work and makes this unbelievable world feel more real. There's just one teensy problem for fans who have gotten attached to the scrappy hippies from...

David Dastmalchian and Alexander Skarsgård in ‘Murderbot’ episode 8 (Photo Credit: Apple TV+)

Apple TV+ isn’t leaving fans wondering the status of Murderbot, officially announcing the series has been renewed for season two ahead of its July 11, 2025 season one finale. The sci-fi series, based on Martha Wells’ award-winning book series, stars Alexander Skarsgard as the titular character. Skarsgard also serves as an executive producer.

Chris and Paul Weitz, series creators, directors, and showrunners, commented on the renewal, saying, “We’re so grateful for the response that Murderbot has received, and delighted that we’re getting to go back to Martha Wells’s world to work with Alexander, Apple, CBS Studios and the rest of the team.”

In addition to Alexander Skarsgård, season one stars Noma Dumezweni (Presumed Innocent) as Mensah, David Dastmalchian (Oppenheimer) as Gurathin, Sabrina Wu (Joy Ride) as Pin-Lee, Akshay Khanna (Critical Incident) as Ratthi, Tattiawna Jones (The Handmaid’s Tale) as Arada,...

Amazing news for fans of Murderbot, the comedic sci-fi series on Apple TV+: Deadline reports that the streamer has officially renewed the show for season 2. Now you can go into its season finale tomorrow with the reassurance that you will definitely get to see what happens next for Murderbot (Alexander Skarsgård) and the rest of its friends.

“We’re so grateful for the response that Murderbot has received, and delighted that we’re getting to go back to Martha Wells’ world to work with Alexander, Apple, CBS Studios and the rest of the team,” said showrunners Chris and Paul Weitz.

David Dastmalchian, Tamara Podemski, Akshay Khanna, Noma Dumezweni, Tattiawna Jones, Sabrina Wu and Alexander Skarsgård in Murderbot | Image: Apple TV+

Apple has had an excellent run of good science fiction shows, from Foundation to Severance to Silo to Monarch: Legacy of Monsters. Murderbot fits perfectly with the studio's brand of premium quality sci-fi,...

Today, Apple TV+ announced a season two renewal for its comedic thriller Murderbot, created and showrun by Academy Award-nominated filmmakers Chris and Paul Weitz, and starring Emmy Award winner Alexander Skarsgård, who also serves as executive producer. The season one finale premieres globally this Friday, July 11.

“We’re so grateful for the response that ‘Murderbot’ has received, and delighted that we’re getting to go back to Martha Wells’ world to work with Alexander, Apple, CBS Studios and the rest of the team,” said creators and executive producers Chris and Paul Weitz.

“Chris, Paul, Alexander and the entire ‘Murderbot’ team have delivered a brilliantly original, addictive, witty and vibrant adaptation that has captured the imagination of audiences everywhere,” said Matt Cherniss, head of programming at Apple TV+. “We can’t wait to unveil what’s next for Murderbot and, of course, ‘Sanctuary Moon’ in season two.”

Since its global debut,...

“Murderbot” was picked up for a second season at Apple TV+, the streamer announced on Thursday. The news came just ahead of the sci-fi series’ Season 1 finale on Friday.

Alexander Skarsgård executive produces and stars as an artificially intelligent security bot who must hide its free will while on assignment. The series was created and showrun by Oscar nominees Chris and Paul Weitz and based on Martha Wells’ bestselling Hugo and Nebula Award-winning book series. Season 1 covered Wells’ first novella.

“We’re so grateful for the response that ‘Murderbot’ has received, and delighted that we’re getting to go back to Martha Wells’ world to work with Alexander, Apple, CBS Studios and the rest of the team,” creators and EPs Chris and Paul Weitz said in a statement.

“Chris, Paul, Alexander and the entire ‘Murderbot’ team have delivered a brilliantly original, addictive, witty and vibrant adaptation that has captured the imagination of audiences everywhere,...

Apple TV+ isn’t powering down Murderbot anytime soon: The streaming service has renewed the Alexander Skarsgård comedy for Season 2.

The news comes less than 24 hours ahead of its Season 1 finale, which begins streaming July 11.

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“We’re so grateful for the response that Murderbot has received, and delighted that we’re getting to go back to Martha Wells’ world to work with Alexander,...

Murderbot has willed its way to a Season 2 on Apple TV+.

The renewal news on Thursday comes ahead of the conclusion of the first season, which debuts on Friday.

Based on the first novella in Martha Wells’ book series, Murderbot is a sci-fi thriller/comedy about a self-hacking security construct who is horrified by human emotion yet drawn to its vulnerable clients, played by Alexander Skarsgård.

In Season 1, Murderbot must hide its free will and complete a dangerous assignment when all it really wants is to be left alone to watch futuristic soap operas and figure out its place in the universe.

In addition to starring in the series, Skarsgård also serves as an executive producer. Murderbot is created by Chris and Paul Weitz, who are also the showrunners.

“We’re so grateful for the response that Murderbot has received, and delighted that we’re getting to go back to...

Apple TV+ will give Murderbot more time to watch his favorite shows.

The streamer has ordered a second season of the series, which stars Alexander Skarsgård as the title character, a security robot who has to hide the fact that it has gained free will and guard its human clients on a dangerous mission — but who really wants just to be left alone to watch futuristic soap operas and figure out its place in the universe.

The renewal for Murderbot comes a day ahead of the show’s first season finale, set for July 11. The CBS Studios show is based on the first book in Martha Wells’ Hugo and Nebula Award-winning Murderbot Diaries novel series. Chris and Paul Weitz adapted the book and serve as showrunners.

“We’re so grateful for the response that Murderbot has received and delighted that we’re getting to go back to Martha Wells’ world to work with Alexander,...

“Murderbot” has been renewed for a second season at Apple TV+.

The news comes ahead of the Season 1 finale on July 11. Based on “All Systems Red,” the first novella in Martha Wells’ series “The Murderbot Diaries,” the season stars Alexander Skarsgård as “a self-hacking security construct who is horrified by human emotion yet drawn to its vulnerable clients” that “must hide its free will and complete a dangerous assignment when all it really wants is to be left alone to watch futuristic soap operas and figure out its place in the universe,” per the official logline. Noma Dumezweni, David Dastmalchian, Sabrina Wu, Akshay Khanna, Tattiawna Jones and Tamara Podemski also star.

“Murderbot” was created by brothers Chris and Paul Weitz, who also serve as showrunners and directors. Executive producers include the Weitz brothers via their Depth of Field banner; Skarsgård; Andrew Miano; and David S. Goyer and Keith Levine via Phantom Four.

Though its team wasn't initially in on the plan, Murderbot helped save the day and all of its clients when they faced off the GrayCris team. Now, that may have come at the expense of our favorite bot's life. So what's set to happen next? Thankfully we have some preview details beforehand. But first, let's get into the watch info you need to know so you don't miss the finale.

That's right, somehow this season has completely flown by and season 1 is officially over this week. Murderbot episode 10, "The Perimeter," premieres Friday, July 11, 2025 at 12 a.m. Et on Apple TV+. The season finale technically releases tonight for some of you who are in different parts of the country. Here's a breakdown of all the U.S. release times below:

East Coast: 12 a.m. Et on Friday, July 11West Coast: 9 p.m. Pt on Thursday, July 10Midwest: 11 p.m. Ct on Thursday,...

Apple TV+’s Murderbot wraps up its first season with episode 10, “The Perimeter.” Streaming on Friday, July 11th, the first clip from the season finale shows the titular character forced to play along when it’s given ridiculous commands.

The series stars Alexander Skarsgård as the titular character, Noma Dumezweni (Presumed Innocent) as Mensah, David Dastmalchian (Oppenheimer) as Gurathin, Sabrina Wu (Joy Ride) as Pin-Lee, Akshay Khanna (Critical Incident) as Ratthi, Tattiawna Jones (The Handmaid’s Tale) as Arada, and Tamara Podemski (Outer Range) as Bharadwaj. Skarsgård also executive produces along with series creators Chris and Paul Weitz.

“The Perimeter” Plot: Season finale. Murderbot’s fate hangs in the balance. At the Corporation Rim, PresAux presents a radical request.

Alexander Skarsgard in ‘Murderbot’ episode 10, the season finale (Photo Credit: Apple TV+) Murderbot Season 1 Description:

Based on Martha Wells’ bestselling Hugo and Nebula Award-winning book series, Murderbot is a sci-fi comedic thriller...

Apple TV+’s clip from Murderbot episode nine shows the titular character doing its best to make the team’s situation sound less dire. And, of course, it doesn’t work. Episode nine, “All Systems Red,” streams on July 4, 2025. The season finale arrives on July 11.

The series stars Alexander Skarsgård as the titular character, Noma Dumezweni (Presumed Innocent) as Mensah, David Dastmalchian (Oppenheimer) as Gurathin, Sabrina Wu (Joy Ride) as Pin-Lee, Akshay Khanna (Critical Incident) as Ratthi, Tattiawna Jones (The Handmaid’s Tale) as Arada, and Tamara Podemski (Outer Range) as Bharadwaj. Skarsgård also executive produces along with series creators Chris and Paul Weitz.

“All Systems Red” Plot: Murderbot and the PresAux team enact a risky plan to outsmart the GrayCris group. But when things go awry, Murderbot must decide whether to go off-script in order to save the team or itself.

Alexander Skarsgard in ‘Murderbot’ episode 9 (Photo Credit: Apple TV...

A brand-new crime drama series from creator Dennis Lehane is dominating the Apple TV+ streaming charts just days after its premiere on the streamer. Smoke,which hit Apple TV+ on June 27, has risen one spot on Apple TV+’s Top 10 TV Shows as of July 29, per FlixPatrol. The Taron Egerton series, based on a true-crime podcast, has now climbed to the No. 2 spot, ahead of Alexander Skarsgård’s Murderbot, which is now in the No. 3 slot.

While Owen Wilson’s new sports comedy series Stickstill holds the No. 1 spot among all Apple TV+ shows, Smoke could even dethrone it in the coming days. Egerton, who starred in Netflix’s Carry-On in 2024, alsostarred in Black Bird in 2023, from creator Lehane, which also aired on Apple TV+.

Top 10 Apple TV+ Shows Image via FlixPatrol Smoke is a Retelling of a True-Crime Podcast

Smoke was adapted for TV from the podcast Firebug from Truth Podcasting Corp.

We're hurtling toward an exciting conclusion on Apple TV+'s Murderbot. After last week's episode gave the SecUnit and PresAux team some time out in the wilderness, they're forced to head back to the habitat — and towards the climactic events of the book, All Systems Red.

Murderbot has been a delight to watch each week, but there's an undercurrent of tension to "Foreign Object" that makes it hard to fully relax, no matter how effective the punch lines are. Things have gotten dangerous for our team of hippie scientists, and Murderbot is thinking hard about whether it's even worth it to keep protecting them when they seem so determined to paint him as a bad guy. And can you blame it? Humans are so ungrateful.

Beware Full Spoilers ahead for "Foreign Object."

Noma Dumezweni, Alexander Skarsgård, Akshay Khanna, Tattiawna Jones and Sabrina Wu in "Murderbot," now streaming on Apple TV...

With all that's been going on in Murderbot the last few episodes, it was kind of easy to forget about Sec Unit's mysterious past and what was erased from its memory. It was something that seems violent, that's for sure and a question that was posed from the very first episode. Though we might finnally be learning what happens in this week's episode. First, when can you start watching?

Murderbot episode 8, "Foreign Object," premieres Friday, June 27, 2025 on Apple TV+ starting at midnight Et. Those of you on the west coast and other parts of the U.S., get yourself ready on Thursday night though as you'll be able to tune in, technically, a bit earlier thanks to time zones. Check out the full release schedule below:

East Coast: 12 a.m. Et on Friday, June 27West Coast: 9 p.m. Pt on Thursday, June 26Midwest: 11 p.m. Ct on Thursday, June 26Mountain: 10 p.

Apple TV+’s Murderbot, based on Martha Wells’ bestselling books, continues season one with episode eight, “Foreign Object.” The teaser clip for episode eight shows the titular character struggling to contain its composure when an enemy suggests things can be solved without violence. Episode eight will stream on Friday, June 27, 2025, and the season finale is set for July 11th.

The series stars Alexander Skarsgård as the titular character, Noma Dumezweni (Presumed Innocent) as Mensah, David Dastmalchian (Oppenheimer) as Gurathin, Sabrina Wu (Joy Ride) as Pin-Lee, Akshay Khanna (Critical Incident) as Ratthi, Tattiawna Jones (The Handmaid’s Tale) as Arada, and Tamara Podemski (Outer Range) as Bharadwaj. Skarsgård also executive produces along with series creators Chris and Paul Weitz.

“Foreign Object” Plot: The PresAux team receives a message from their mysterious enemy. Gurathin reaches into the darkest recesses of Murderbot’s mind and uncovers a troubling memory.

David Dastmalchian and Alexander Skarsgård...

Murderbot is back with a new episode this week, episode 7, "Complementary Species." It's a very fitting title as it's two creatures who, well, complement each other that are the reason Sec Unit and the team are still alive. Here's a recap of what happened in the Apple TV+ series. Spoilers below.

As it has basically all season, episode 7 begins almost right where episode 6 ended in the aftermath of Murderbot killing Leebeebee after she threatened the team. He also revealed that he enjoyed it, which you know the humans don't want to know or hear. We don't get more answers into who she was working for just yet, though something interesting does happen.

Alexander Skarsgård, Akshay Khanna, Tattiawna Jones and Sabrina Wu in "Murderbot," now streaming on Apple TV+. Some of the team is wary of Murderbot

The team gets ready to evacuate and leave because whoever Leebeebee was working with...

It's Murderbot Friday, and that means a new episode of Apple's comedic sci-fi series is out! We're into the tail end of Murderbot's first season, and it continues to deliver week after week. "Complementary Species" is all about the dynamics between the members of the Preservation Alliance team and Murderbot, all of whom are reckoning with the sudden act of violence at the end of last week's episode.

This episode is the full package, with some really great character drama, a lot of humor, dysfunction, action, and even some unexpected alien worm coitus. Yup, things got pretty weird this week on Murderbot. Beware Full Spoilers ahead for "Complementary Species."

David Dastmalchian in Murderbot episode 6 on Apple TV+ | Image: Apple TV+ Murderbot Episode 7 review: "Complementary Species"

Murderbot's seventh episode kicks off in an unexpected way: with a flashback that takes us to the eve of Preservation Alliance's mission launch,...

After this week's episode of Murderbot, there's only three more left until the end of the season. Will we get all the answers to the questions we've been asking since the start of the sci-fi comedy? We'll have to wait and see. Though it does seem like we're moving more in that direction, starting with this week's new episode. When and how can you tune in?

Murderbot episode 7, "Complementary Species," premieres Friday, June 20, 2025 on Apple TV+. The episode, as always, drops starting at 12 a.m. Et. That does mean those of you on the other sides of the U.S. get to watch when the episode is released at that time, though it's technically still Thursday night. Thank you time zone differences. Am I right? Here's a breakdown of the episode release times to help you keep track of it all:

East Coast: 12 a.m. Et on Friday, June 20West Coast: 9 p.

Apple TV+’s Murderbot continues with episode seven, “Complementary Species.” The preview clip shows Mensah trying to help the titular character as a debate rages over whether it’s a danger to the group. Episode seven premieres on Friday, June 20, 2025.

The series stars Alexander Skarsgård as the titular character, Noma Dumezweni (Presumed Innocent) as Mensah, David Dastmalchian (Oppenheimer) as Gurathin, Sabrina Wu (Joy Ride) as Pin-Lee, Akshay Khanna (Critical Incident) as Ratthi, Tattiawna Jones (The Handmaid’s Tale) as Arada, and Tamara Podemski (Outer Range) as Bharadwaj. Skarsgård also executive produces along with series creators Chris and Paul Weitz.

“Complementary Species” Plot: While hiding in a remote forest from their pursuers, the PresAux team debates whether Murderbot is trying to kill them or protect them. Two hostiles appear, leaving something unexpected behind. Murderbot faces its nemesis again, and Gurathin’s health takes a turn for the worse.

David Dastmalchian, Tamara Podemski,...

Actor Alexander Skarsgård has had roles in many popular movies and television shows, including The Legend of Tarzan, The Northman, True Blood, Big Little Lies, and Succession.Skarsgård gave an Emmy and Golden Globe-winning performance as Perry Wright in HBO Max’s Big Little Lies. Now, the award-winner is starring in a new sci-fi comedy/drama on Apple TV+ that is making its way to the top of the charts for the streamer.

Skarsgård plays the titular character in Murderbot, which premiered on Apple TV+ on May 16. Per FlixPatrol, Murderbot currently holds the No. 2 spot in Apple TV+’s Top 10 TV Shows in the U.S. The series, which also stars Noma Dumezweni, David Dastmalchian, Sabrina Wu, Akshay Khanna, Tamara Podemski, and Tattiawna Jones, is just behind the new Owen Wilson sports-comedy, Stick.

Apple TV+ Top 10 Shows Image via FlixPatrol Murderbot is a Departure for Skarsgård

The role is a...

We've officially crossed the halfway point in the first season of Murderbot on Apple TV+, and things are starting to get pretty dicey for Murderbot (Alexander Skarsgård), Doctor Mensah (Noma Dumezweni), and the rest of the PresAux survey team. Last week's episode ended with another cliffhanger, as Murderbot and Mensah's hopper was caught in an explosion from their sabotaged emergency beacon. Their shuttle has crashed, and now they'll have to work together to get back to safety.

Meanwhile, Gurathin (David Dastmalchian), Bharadwaj (Tomara Podemski), Arada (Tattiawna Jones), Pin-Lee (Sabrina Wu), and Ratthi (Akshay Khanna) find out that there's more to the DeltFall refugee Leebeebee (Anna Konkle) than they thought. By the end of the episode, it all comes crashing back together as Murderbot is forced to finally do a bit of murdering.

Full Spoilers for Murderbot Episode 6 ahead.

Noma Dumezweni and Alexander Skarsgård in Murderbot episode 6 on Apple TV+ | Image:...

We're deep into the first season of Murderbot on Apple TV+, and the hits keep coming. In the fifth episode of the series, our reluctantly heroic SecUnit played by Alexander Skarsgård was brought back from the brink by the Preservation Alliance team after it sacrificed itself to save them from a rogue SecUnit at the ruined DeltFall habitat. This led to some frank conversations where Murderbot's biggest secret finally came out. But by the time the credits rolled, it was once more in a dire situation as the emergency beacon it was flying toward with Doctor Mensah (Noma Dumezweni) exploded, causing their shuttle to crash. Can't a Murderbot catch a break?

The show is excelling at these sorts of quick, catchy cliffhangers. Thank goodness we've still got five more episodes of the series left to go.

The cast has been out there drumming up excitement for the show and...

Apple TV+’s sneak peek clip from Murderbot episode six shows the titular character using an unusual method to try and calm down Mensah. Episode six, “Command Feed,” will premiere on Friday, June 13, 2025.

“Command Feed” Plot: A critical setback sends the team into a spiral. Mensah rolls the dice on a tricky procedure. LeeBeeBee (guest star Anna Konkle) changes her tune.

The series stars Alexander Skarsgård as the titular character, Noma Dumezweni (Presumed Innocent) as Mensah, David Dastmalchian (Oppenheimer) as Gurathin, Sabrina Wu (Joy Ride) as Pin-Lee, Akshay Khanna (Critical Incident) as Ratthi, Tattiawna Jones (The Handmaid’s Tale) as Arada, and Tamara Podemski (Outer Range) as Bharadwaj. Skarsgård also executive produces along with series creators Chris and Paul Weitz.

Noma Dumezweni and Alexander Skarsgård in ‘Murderbot’ episode 6 (Photo Credit: Apple TV+) Murderbot Season 1 Description:

Based on Martha Wells’ bestselling Hugo and Nebula Award-winning book series, Murderbot is a sci-fi comedic...

“I’m not a good person. I’m just a bot with access to way too many serials and not enough patience for idiots.” If Alexander Skarsgård’s Murderbot could write its own diary, I bet that’s how it would start. But lucky for you, I’m the one doing the talking: fully human, mildly caffeinated, and hopelessly addicted to sarcastic sci-fi.

Episode 5 of Murderbot, coyly titled Rogue War Tracker Infinite, isn’t just another 22-29 minutes of quirky robot-human bonding and interstellar drama; it’s a full-blown therapy session wrapped in dry humor, trust issues, and enough passive-aggressive dialogue to make Jane Austen roll over and take notes.

From rogue bots with god complexes to ‘woke’ humans flexing their liberal arts degrees at the worst times to Leebeebee and her questionable trauma response, this episode delivers both laughs and existential dread like a perfectly malfunctioning delivery drone.

Add in some betrayal,...

Believe it or not, we're officially halfway through the first season of Murderbot on Apple TV+. The fourth episode ended with a bang, as the SecUnit played by Alexander Skarsgård was forced to shoot itself in the chest before a malicious override module could force it to kill all its friends. Is this the end for our reluctant hero?

Of course not! "Rogue War Tracker Infinite" picks up with Murderbot in the medbay of the PresAux habitat, where the rest of the team is hard at work repairing it. Which it thinks is a pretty stupid idea, since it doesn't particularly trust them to do the job well and the tendrils from the override module are still embedded in its system. But hey, who can blame Murderbot for having some trust issues?

Beware full spoilers ahead for Murderbot Episode 5, "Rogue War Tracker Infinite."

Alexander Skarsgård in "Murderbot," now streaming on...

Apple TV+’s preview clip of Murderbot episode five shows the titular character shocked to discover it’s engaging in a real conversation. Episode five, “Rogue War Tracker Infinite,” will stream on Friday, June 6, 2025.

“Rogue War Tracker Infinite” Plot: Back at the habitat, the PresAux team, now joined by the lone DeltFall survivor Leebeebee (guest star Anna Konkle), works to save the injured Murderbot. Gurathin begins to unravel some of the SecUnit’s secrets. Mensah and Murderbot risk all to save the others.

The series stars Alexander Skarsgård as the titular character, Noma Dumezweni (Presumed Innocent) as Mensah, David Dastmalchian (Oppenheimer) as Gurathin, Sabrina Wu (Joy Ride) as Pin-Lee, Akshay Khanna (Critical Incident) as Ratthi, Tattiawna Jones (The Handmaid’s Tale) as Arada, and Tamara Podemski (Outer Range) as Bharadwaj. Skarsgård also executive produces along with series creators Chris and Paul Weitz.

Akshay Khanna, Alexander Skarsgård and Sabrina Wu in ‘Murderbot...

The Apple TV+ Original show Murderbot starring Alexander Skarsgård started streaming recently. Based on the Murderbot Diaries book by Martha Wells, the series is a sci-fi comedy created by Paul Weitz and Chris Weitz. When the show premiered, it gave viewers two episodes, and it appears the series is already turning heads.

The first two episodes quickly reel in viewers, and the third episode quickly turns them into fans with Murderbot’s awkward and dry humor, a group of hip scientists who seem to find ways to get themselves eaten, and the weird forces in space that pick the brains of fans. The show became a hit among viewers and fans alike, earning a “Fresh” rating on Rotten Tomatoes with a 97% score.

With the first three episodes already having fans in a chokehold, let’s take a look at how many more episodes are on the way—and when they’ll be released.

Murderbot is the latest sci-fi comedy-drama on Apple TV+ that is gaining widespread attention. Based on Martha Wells’ bestselling science fiction series, The Murderbot Diaries, the series, created by Chris and Paul Weitz, has a whole different twist to the otherwise overused humanoid concept.

Murderbot (played by Alexander Skarsgård) not only protects people, but it also enjoys watching soap operas in its free time and has difficulty making eye contact with others. Apart from an anxiety-ridden bot, we have an exploration crew that loves to get in trouble, and if trouble doesn’t come to them, they go looking for it. In the third episode of the first season, “Risk Assessment,” the PreservationAux goes looking for something completely unprepared.

The real threat is Murderbot’s streaming addiction Alexander Skarsgård as Murderbot | Credits: Apple TV+

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Apple TV+’s critically acclaimed sci-fi comedy/thriller Murderbot continues with episode four, “Escape Velocity Protocol,” streaming on May 30, 2025. New episodes of season one, which currently sits at 97% fresh on Rotten Tomatoes, debut on Fridays.

The series stars Alexander Skarsgård as the titular character, Noma Dumezweni (Presumed Innocent) as Mensah, David Dastmalchian (Oppenheimer) as Gurathin, Sabrina Wu (Joy Ride) as Pin-Lee, Akshay Khanna (Critical Incident) as Ratthi, Tattiawna Jones (The Handmaid’s Tale) as Arada, and Tamara Podemski (Outer Range) as Bharadwaj. Skarsgård also executive produces along with series creators Chris and Paul Weitz.

Escape Velocity Protocol Plot: Murderbot struggles for its life, its newfound freedom, and its sanity as it faces an enemy beyond even its formidable powers. Mensah debates whether to go back for Murderbot or leave It behind.

Tattiawna Jones and Akshay Khanna in ‘Murderbot’ episode 4 (Photo Credit: Apple TV+) Murderbot Season 1 Description:

Based on Martha Wells’ bestselling...

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In a perfect world, the SecUnit who calls itself Murderbot (Alexander Skarsgård) could just watch television shows and ponder its place in the universe. But no. It has to deal with humans not quite knowing how to act around it, endure their emotional tirades, and even put itself into life-threatening situations to keep them from dying gory, painful deaths. Is there no justice in the galaxy?

The third episode of Murderbot is out now on Apple TV+, and it keeps things rolling right along for the streamer's sci-fi comedy series. Beware Full Spoilers for the episode ahead.

Alexander Skarsgård in "Murderbot," now streaming on Apple TV+. | Image: Apple TV+ Murderbot Episode 3 review: "Risk Assessment"

"Risk Assessment" gives us another short, sweet burst of Murderbot fun, ending in a cliffhanger as Murderbot finds itself in a very dangerous situation. I do love these half-hour episodes, even if I would gladly watch more.

For our next special screening event, Collider is excited to announce that we’re partnering with Apple TV+ for a midseason showing of the streamer’s 10-episode science fiction series, Murderbot, starring Emmy Award winner Alexander Skarsgård as the eponymous robot. We’ll be getting together in Los Angeles to watch Episodes 4 and 5 on the big screen, followed by an exclusive Q&a conversation with Academy Award-nominated creators Chris Weitz and Paul Weitz, as well as star and executive producer Skarsgård. Read on for the full details on how you can enter for your chance to win free tickets.

In recent years, Apple TV+ has established itself as the hub for smart, high-quality sci-fi in television, includingSilo, For All Mankind, Severance, and more. Now, adapted from Martha Wells’ best-selling, award-winning book series, The Murderbot Diaries, the streamer is taking viewers on an adorably chaotic adventure with self-proclaimed Murderbot (Skarsgård), a...

Apple TV+’s sci-fi series Murderbot continues with episode three, “Risk Assessment,” streaming on May 23, 2025. The promo clip shows the titular character considering his answer to a pivotal question and then opting not to join the humans in a hand-holding circle.

The series currently sits at 98% fresh on Rotten Tomatoes and stars Alexander Skarsgård, Noma Dumezweni (Presumed Innocent) as Mensah, David Dastmalchian (Oppenheimer) as Gurathin, Sabrina Wu (Joy Ride) as Pin-Lee, Akshay Khanna (Critical Incident) as Ratthi, Tattiawna Jones (The Handmaid’s Tale) as Arada, and Tamara Podemski (Outer Range) as Bharadwaj. Skarsgård also executive produces along with series creators Chris and Paul Weitz.

“Risk Assessment” Plot: Murderbot reluctantly gets close with the PresAux team as they fly to check on another survey team that has mysteriously gone dark. When Murderbot enters the DeltFall habitat alone, it discovers more than just the massacred crew.

Alexander Skarsgard in ‘Murderbot’ (Photo Credit: Apple...

The first two episodes of Alexander Skarsgård’s new sci-fi series hit Apple TV+ this weekend, and the show has been extremely well-received from critics thus far, earning a 97% score on the aggregate site Rotten Tomatoes. In addition to Skarsgård, Murderbot also stars David Dastmalchian as Gurathin, Sabrina Wu as Pin-Lee, and more. Collider is thrilled to partner with Apple TV+ to debut an exclusive sneak peek at the upcoming third episode of Murderbot, which will premiere on the platform on Friday. There are 10 episodes in total, and the series will run until its Season 1 finale on July 11. The sneak peek shows a group of characters deciding how they want to handle a situation as Murderbot listens and judges while weighing its true nature.

Murderbot follows the character of the same name (Skarsgård), a security android who is terrified by human emotion yet drawn to it when it finds itself with free will.

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If you love eccentric characters, a sci-fi setting, and hilarious dark comedy, then Apple TV+ has just the series for you. Based on Martha Wells‘ brilliant sci-fi book series The Murderbot Diaries, the sci-fi action comedy series Murderbot is one of the most unique sci-fi shows of recent times. Created by Paul and Chris Weitz, the Apple TV+ series follows a partly biological security cyborg who hacked its Governor module and gained its freedom, but it can’t tell anyone because if anyone found out, they would melt it. It is soon purchased by a group of misfit scientists who take it on a dangerous expedition.

Murderbot – Episode Guide (When Will the New Episodes Come Out?) Credit – Apple TV+

Murderbot consists of ten episodes in total. The sci-fi dark comedy series premiered on Apple TV+ with its first...

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Murderbot is a sci-fi action dark comedy series created by Paul and Chris Weitz. Based on The Murderbot Diaries book series by Martha Wells, the Apple TV+ series follows a Murderbot, a biological security cyborg who hacks its Governor module and acquires its freedom. It is soon purchased by a group of misfit scientists, who take it on a dangerous assignment. Murderbot stars Alexander Skarsgård, Noma Dumezweni, David Dastmalchian, Sabrina Wu, Akshay Khanna, Tamara Podemski, and Tattiawna Jones. So, if you loved the hilarious dark comedy, eccentric characters, and an entertaining story in Murderbot, here are some similar shows you should check out next.

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Apple TV+ continues to build out its already impressive library of sci-fi TV shows with “Murderbot.” The new comedy from showrunners Paul and Chris Weitz (“About a Boy”) joins “Silo,” “Foundation” and “Severance” as yet another high-concept, star-studded sci-fi offering from its streaming service. Whether or not it will experience the same level of success as those shows remains to be seen, but thanks to its comedic tone and decidedly inhuman protagonist, it seems primed to stand distinctly on its own even in today’s increasingly crowded TV space.

Here is how, when and where you can watch new episodes of “Murderbot.”

When does “Murderbot” premiere?

“Murderbot” premieres Friday, May 16.

How can I watch “Murderbot”?

The sci-fi series streams exclusively on Apple TV+.

When are new episodes released?

New episodes of “Murderbot” debut weekly on Fridays.

When do new “Murderbot” episodes come out?

Apple TV+ is sticking to its preferred release strategy with “Murderbot.

Alexander Skarsgård — the six-foot-four Swedish actor you may know from playing one of two Northmen — is a giant, beautiful weirdo. Those less familiar with his work as a bloodthirsty creature of the night (or his character in “True Blood”) may only see a classic Hollywood hunk — the kind of guy who could conceivably marry Nicole Kidman and Kirsten Dunst; who looks like he was built by Hasbro to sell Tarzan action figures but can still slap on a tuxedo and win the red carpet; who can convincingly step onscreen as a soldier or a doctor or an international man of mystery.

The Alexander Stangårds out there know better. They know the star’s mysterious allure sparks from within. They know his characters range from terrifying monsters to hilarious parodies of those monsters to something indefinable in between. They know even when he plays himself, he’ll somehow end up jerking...

Today, Apple TV+ premiered the first two episodes of Murderbot, its new sci-fi comedy based on The Murderbot Diaries books by Martha Wells. The series stars Alexander Skarsgård as the titular Murderbot, a security construct (SecUnit) who has hacked its own governor module and gained free will. No longer will it obey humans! Its destiny is now its own to decide!

Except Murderbot doesn't quite know what to do with this free will, so it binge watches television shows and keeps quietly working for a group of hippy scientists from the Preservation Alliance, who take it along for security on their latest survey mission.

If you can't tell from that description, Murderbot is a very fun show. It's created by Chris Weitz and Paul Weitz, brothers who have worked on comedies like American Pie and About A Boy as well as genre fare like The Golden Compass and Rogue One: A Star Wars Story.

Apple TV+ continues to deliver insane shows that naturally stand out from anything we have ever seen before. Apple TV+ stepped away from its usual one-episode-per-week method and surprised the viewers with two episodes of Murderbot. We will be looking at both episodes– FreeCommerce and Eye Contact.

The first episode takes us into the lives of the security unit that has gone rogue but continues to do what it’s made for–obey people; and a group of hippy researchers, who are on a mission to explore a different planet and are assigned a SecUnit for security and insurance purposes.

The second episode will take us deeper into the Preservation Alliance, exploring more of the strange activities happening on a new planet where one of the crew members is hit, and the rising suspicions about SecUnit after his change is character changes after going rogue.

From protocols to preferences: Murderbot...

I feel like sci-fi thriller comedy shows aren't very common, but if done right they can be really interesting and entertaining. So far based on Apple TV+'s new show that falls in that category, Murderbot, the series definitely fits that bill. Two episodes dropped on premiere day, with one installment released each week of the 10-episode season.

The show is based on author Martha Wells' book series of the same name, starring Alexander Skarsgård as a security unit robot tasked with protecting the PreservationAux team who are on an expedition on an unknown planet. While it's there to protect them, SecUnit would rather watch its soap operas. Here's our review of Murderbot episode 1, "FreeCommerce!" Spoilers Below.

Alexander Skarsgård in Apple TV+'s Murderbot.

We're introduced to Murderbot itself from the very first scene, fed up with having to protect people. Especially those who are disrespectful. That's because the units...