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“Murderbot” Season 1 ends with the titular robo finally managing to make the connections with people like it’s seen on its many serials – only to decide to leave them and forge its own path.

The finale ends with Murderbot (Alexander Skarsgård) and the Preservation Ops team returning to Port FreeCommerce after their mission went up in flames. The team worked hard to get Murderbot back into their possession and its wiped memory and personality – developed courtesy of his busted governor module – restored. When all is said and done, and despite the fact that Murderbot defied the odds and grew to care about the team, it makes the decision to sneak away in the night and explore alone.

“One of the reasons that we wanted to do this is that we felt that the book had a really beautiful ending, and it put his finger on something thematic, which is the...

Matabot vuelve a la carga (aunque preferiría no hacerlo). © Apple TV+

Apple TV+ ha renovado su serie de ciencia ficción Matabot (Murderbot) para una segunda temporada.

Basada en las novelas superventas de Martha Wells, Los diarios de Matabot, la primera temporada de diez episodios de Matabot nos presenta a un androide de seguridad que se auto-hackea y al que le horrorizan las emociones humanas, aunque se siente atraído por la vulnerabilidad de sus clientes. Pero nada de liderar una revolución robótica ni de conquistar el mundo. Lo único que Matabot quiere es sentarse tranquilamente a ver sus telenovelas y encontrar su lugar en el universo. Pero Matabot debe ocultar su libre albedrío y completar una peligrosa misión.

La serie sci-fi está protagonizada por Alexander Skarsgård, que además se sube al barco como productor ejecutivo. Completan el reparto Noma Dumezweni (Presunto inocente), David Dastmalchian (Oppenheimer), Sabrina Wu (Locas en apuros), Akshay Khanna...

The Apple TV+ series Murderbot just wrapped up its first season with the finale dropping on July 11. Led by Alexander Skarsgård, this latest sci-fi show from Apple TV+ had all the right ingredients: A-list talent, unexpected humor, stunning visuals, and that signature Apple polish that makes their shows stand out.

Now that all episodes are out, this is the perfect time to ask the big question: Is Murderbot worth starting? No more waiting week to week, no more cliffhangers, just one full season ready to binge. And sometimes, that’s all people need to finally dive in.

After watching the entire season, I can honestly say there’s a lot to love. A few things didn’t land as strongly, but they still worked within the world the show builds. Overall, the positives far outweigh the negatives. From story changes to casting choices, and how closely it mirrors Martha Wells’ beloved book series,...

The season finale of Apple TV+’s newest sci-fi series is dropping on July 11 as the show is climbing up the streaming charts. Murderbotpremiered on May 16, and since then, it’s become a hit for the streamer. Now, as of July 11, Murderbot, which stars Alexander Skarsgård as a robot who gains free will, is up one spot in Apple TV+’s Top 10 TV shows. The series now sits in third place among all shows on the streamer, according to FlixPatrol.

Murderbot is just behind Owen Wilson’s new sports comedy, Stick,and Taron Egerton’s crime drama, Smoke. The sci-fi-comedy-drama, in addition to starring the Emmy-winning Skarsgård, also features Noma Dumezweni, David Dastmalchian, Sabrina Wu, Akshay Khanna, Tamara Podemski, and Tattiawna Jones.

Top 10 TV Shows on Apple TV+ Image via FlixPatrol A Robot Who Just Wants to Binge Watch His Favorite Shows

In Murderbot, Skarsgård plays the titular rogue security robot,...

Apple TV+ Renews Murderbot for Season 2 — Here’s Why It Deserves a Spot on Your Watchlist ( Photo Credit – Instagram )

The first season of the sci-fi comedy thriller series Murderbot, starring Emmy Award winner Alexander Skarsgård in the lead role, is all set to conclude its ten-episode run today. According to a recent update (via Deadline), the show has already been renewed for Season 2 at Apple TV+. Read on to find out what the show is all about and whether it’s worth your time.

What’s Murderbot All About

Based on Martha Wells’ award-winning book series ‘The Murderbot Diaries’ and set against the backdrop of a high-tech future, the series features Alexander Skarsgård in the titular role of a partly biological security robot. Somehow, the robot gains free will but tries to hide the secret from the humans.

And in doing that, he reluctantly participates in dangerous missions to protect scientists.

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.

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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,...

“Murderbot”, the live-action, dark comedy TV series, written and directed by Chris and Paul Weitz, based on Martha Wells’ ‘killer robot’ book series, has been renewed for Season 2 on AppleTV+:

“…a self-hacking security ‘construct’ is both horrified by human emotion yet drawn to its vulnerable clients.

“‘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…”

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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,...

Before Apple TV+ released Murderbot back in May, no one knew what to expect from the sci-fi show starring Alexander Skarsgård as a security cyborg who gains autonomy and watches futuristic soap operas. Based on The Murderbot Diaries series of books by Martha Wells, the show became a smash hit thanks to its blend of colorful humor and social commentary, as well as Skarsgård's excellent performance. Now, fans have a lot to celebrate, as the series has officially been renewed for a second season.

Per Deadline, Murderbot Season 2 was announced today ahead of the Season 1 finale on July 11. Created by Chris and Paul Weitz, the show is set in a high-tech future, and focuses on a rogue security robot that secretly gains free will. To stay hidden, it reluctantly joins a new mission protecting scientists on a dangerous planet even though it just wants to binge Sanctuary Moon all day.

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,...

Apple TV+ has good news for its subscribers. One of its most recent series, Murderbot, has just received an exciting update.

PerDeadline, Apple TV+ has officially renewed Murderbot for Season 2. Created by Chris and Paul Weitz, the sci-fi series is based on The Murderbot Diaries series by Martha Wells. It stars True Blood's Alexander Skarsgård in the leading role as the rogue security robot, who has received praise for his performance.

Murderbot premiered on May 16, and the exciting renewal news comes one day ahead of Season 1's finale on Jul. 11. The series follows a rogue security robot who is horrified by human emotion but can't help but be drawn to humans. In Season 1, the cyborg has to hide its free will when all it wants is to be left alone.

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

Apple TV+ sci-fi show, Murderbot, which landed an almost perfect Rotten Tomatoes critics' score of 96%, has officially been renewed for season 2 after its early success. Soon after Murderbot season 1 started streaming on Apple TV+, it rose in the charts to become the streamer's most successful series.

While its nearly unanimous acclaim was enough to justify its swift renewal after season 1, the Apple TV+ sci-fi show also performed incredibly well from a commercial standpoint and remained at the top of the streaming charts for several weeks straight. This explains why Apple TV+ has announced its return (via Apple TV+ Press) even before its season 1 finale's release.

Since every metric proved Murderbot was a resounding success, it should not be surprising that Apple TV+ has given its second season a green flag. Not to mention, since Apple TV+ has always had the reputation of letting most of its sci-fi shows reach their...

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 is getting a second season.

The Apple TV+ show was picked up for a second season at the streamer, just ahead of the Season 1 finale airing Friday (July 11).

Alexander Skarsgård executive produces the show, and stars as an artificially intelligent security bot who must hide his free will while on assignment. It’s based on Martha Wells’ bestselling book series.

Keep reading to find out more…

“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, via The Wrap.

Here’s the official logline: “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 Skarsgård, Murderbot...

“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.

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...

With Murderbot season 1 steadily pacing towards an impactful season finale, speculations are rife about whether or not the show will return with season 2. Viewers and critics alike have fallen in love with this autonomous android security unit and can’t wait to watch what kind of trouble it lands in further ahead.

The emotional depth and fast-paced narrative of the show have gripped the audience completely, and they are eager to know all about the future of the show. Here’s everything we know so far about a possible season 2 of Murderbot.

What creators had to say about a possible season 2 for Murderbot

The co-showrunners, Chris and Paul Weitz, confirmed that they are eager to adapt the next novels in The Murderbot Diaries series by Martha Wells. They further added that there are six more novels to adapt from, including Fugitive Delivery and Artificial Condition, so there is plenty of raw material to work with.

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...

Right now, Apple TV+ is in the middle of airing Murderbot, its new comedic science fiction series based on The Murderbot Diaries books by Martha Wells. I've been enjoying the show quite a lot, and it seems like a lot of other people are too. As of this writing, it holds a 97% rating among critics on Rotten Tomatoes and an 80% among general viewers. The buzz has been good; just today it popped up on New York Times' list of favorite shows of 2025 so far.

But in the age of streaming, it's always hard to be sure just how well a show is doing. Streamers are notoriously cagey about releasing viewership data, so we really have no solid numbers from Apple about how many people are watching Murderbot. Now that we're nearing the end of its 10-episode first season, you may be wondering if we'll get another season; I know I am.

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

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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...

With the 10-episode “Murderbot” series, we actually get two sci-fi shows in one: There’s the main sci-fi comedy from Chris and Paul Weitz about a rogue security robot (Alexander Skarsgård) hiding his free will while on a dangerous mission with a group of scientists. In addition, there’s Murderbot’s favorite space soap opera that he watches for escapist fun: the cheesy “Star Trek” parody, “Sanctuary Moon” (starring John Cho as the Captain).

For production VFX supervisor Sean Faden, this meant wrangling a diverse array of nearly 1,800 VFX shots. This included the opening and closing of Murderbot’s helmet (his practical white suit was created by costume designer Laura Jean Shannon), the Ui that reflects his Pov (accompanied by his snarky voice-over commentary), a giant alien worm, and the realistic VFX used on the bridge of the spaceship on “Sanctuary Moon.”

“For the opening and closing of the helmet,...

Maybe you can’t milk Robert De Niro, but you can absolutely milk a franchise. That’s pretty much what happened with 2000’s Meet the Parents, which, with its $161 million domestic haul, was one of the year’s biggest movies. Not surprisingly, it birthed a sequel a few years later, and then for some reason a third in 2010. Fifteen years might seem like an odd time to bring the Fockers back, but with nostalgia for the era raging, it actually makes sense. And if star Robert De Niro is to be believed, the script is one that will have audiences lining the fock up.

Meet the Parents was given a 25th anniversary screening at this year’s Tribeca Film Festival, where De Niro joined director Jay Roach and co-star Ben Stiller for a packed Q&a. It was here that De Niro assured attendees that the script for the fourth...

David Dastmalchian is a deeply human machine of creativity. In addition to acting, he screenwrites, dons the cape of Dr. Fearless, hosts Grave Conversations, runs his own horror-centric production company, and writes comics that Daily Dead founder and editor-in-chief Jonathan James praises. Given all this creative bandwidth, Dastmalchian’s latest role couldn’t make more sense.

In the bloody, funny, and offbeat Apple TV+ series Murderbot, he plays Gurathin — an augmented human with access to plenty of data. That access is part of why he distrusts the titular robo-protector (Alexander Skarsgård), whose job is to safeguard peace-loving hippie scientists on the job. The show is a heightened yet grounded adaptation of Martha Wells’ work, blending sci-fi action and tasty gore with human conflict and comically mundane squabbles.

Dastmalchian, also known for Late Night with the Devil, recently spoke with Daily Dead about the bloody fun show, his comics and horror hosting duties,...

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...

Apple TV+ has been absolutely crushing the streaming game lately. Be it a mind-bending sci-fi, a heartfelt drama, or a straight comedy, the platform keeps dropping hit after hit, each one better than the last. When Apple TV+ started, barely anyone knew about it, but now the streaming giants have become the go-to destination for premium, high-quality content. The production value? Top-tier. The storytelling? On point. The casts? Packed with A-listers and breakout stars alike.

Now with the summers rolling in, it’s the perfect time to kick back, beat the heat, and dive into something binge-worthy. Whether you are lazing around on your couch with a chilled lemonade, or looking for your next watch while hiding from the sun, Apple TV+ might just have the right thing for you.

So clear your watchlist, grab your snacks, and let’s get into the five best Apple TV+ shows you should...

“Wicked” star Ariana Grande has lined up her next film project.

The pop star and actress has joined the cast of “Meet the Parents 4.” She will star in the forthcoming comedy opposite returning franchise stars Robert De Niro and Ben Stiller. “I Love You, Man” filmmaker John Hamburg, who co-wrote all three previous “Meet the Parents” films, is set to write and direct the sequel.

In addition to Stiller and De Niro, Blythe Danner and Teri Polo are expected to reprise their “Meet the Parents” roles in the new film as well.

This news came less than a year after Grande received critical acclaim and a 2025 Oscar nomination for Best Supporting Actress for her performance as Glinda opposite Cynthia Erivo’s Elphaba in 2024’s “Wicked.” Grande, whose career has always consisted of both acting and music work, joins “Meet the Parents 4” as her first post-“Wicked” screen role.

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+

When Murderbot first premiered, we got two episodes, and despite getting more than what Apple TV+ normally promises,...

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...

Apple TV+’s recently released science-fiction action comedy series Murderbot, starring Alexander Skarsgård as the titular character, already has three episodes streaming. The series based on Martha Wells’ The Murderbot Diaries has scored a 97% critic score on Rotten Tomatoes and has received a positive response from audiences as well.

The idea of a cyborg hacking its own system to free itself and gain free will did get fans intrigued. The cherry on the top was the robot wanting to be left alone to catch up on a space opera. While the series has received good comments till now, fans express concern when it comes to one aspect of the show.

Fans complain about Apple TV+’s Murderbot episodes’ running time

Chris and Paul Weitz’s beloved science fiction comedy series Murderbot’s third episode, titled Risk Assessment, dives into how the robot wants to be left alone. It’s gaining free will,...

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...

Created by Paul and Chris Weitz, Apple TV+’s most recent sci-fi release, Murderbot, is based on author Martha Wells’ beloved novel series The Murderbot Diaries. The author had also acted as a consultant for the makers while making the show, as they collectively believed that it would help in being truthful to the source material.

It’s very interesting to watch a robot procrastinate to watch its favorite space opera, The Rise and Fall of Sanctuary Moon. The show is said to have the perfect amount of melodrama, mystery, and comedy to keep the audience engaged. But in all honesty, is Murderbot even worth a watch? Let’s find out.

Murderbot Season 1: How faithful is the adaptation for Apple TV+?

Whenever a book is adapted for a series, it is very normal for the makers to tweak a few things to adjust the storyline according to the episodes.

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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No one loves anything as much as Apple loves science fiction. But who's complaining?

The streaming service’s latest addition to its sci-fi heavy library is Murderbot, a 10-episode series adapted from All Systems Red, the first book in Martha Wells’ award-winning Murderbot Diaries series of novels. The show — the first two episodes of which are now streaming on Apple TV+ — hails from Oscar nominees Chris and Paul Weitz and stars Emmy winner Alexander Skarsgård as a self-aware cyborg. Having dubbed itself Murderbot, its purpose is to protect a group of scientists led by the empathetic Mensah (Olivier Award winner Noma Dumezweni) as they explore the surface of an uninhabited planet. If you’d ask Murderbot, however, its mission...

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.

It’s not really a surprise that after that jam-packed pilot, very little happens in the second episode of Chris and Paul Weitz’s AppleTV original, Murderbot. But there’s no denying that the concerning amount of subtlety in the episode is a sign that this Alexander Skarsgard-starrer might slow down in the future too. And that’s only a bother because, despite the undercurrent of themes that inspire slow contemplation, Murderbot needs that fast pace to function well.

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Why did Mensah leave Murderbot behind?

Acknowledging Gurathin’s jealousy about Murderbot doesn’t mean we have to deny his good qualities. After all, the rest of PreservationAux must’ve seen something in their precious Gugu to love him as much as they do. They totally understand where he’s coming from when Gura claims that he can’t trust anything that comes from the Company. So with Murderbot in stasis,...

That was way too much world-building for a 30 minute long pilot. And I have to admit that that kind of took away from the otherwise hilarious tone Murderbot has set. I’m only saying that with so much conviction because it took me two watches to fully appreciate the outlandish humor that Chris and Paul Weitz’s sci-fi-comedy is chock full of. So I suggest you do the same. Even if you have totally enjoyed seeing Alexander Skarsgard’s adorable cyborg with a mild proclivity for murder. You know, like something that came out of Phil and Luke Dunphy’s mind. Because I’d hate for you to miss out on any of that cheeky relatability.

Spoiler Alert

Who is Murderbot?

We don’t know when we are exactly, but AppleTV’s adaptation of Martha Wells’ “Murderbot Diaries” has found a wormhole into the future. In this future, a very planet-earth-y capitalistic company,...

Based on the bestselling books, this android just wants to be left alone — with his favorite shows.

Alexander Skarsgård plays a rogue security android with a secret soft spot for soap operas in “Murderbot,” a sharp new sci-fi comedy thriller from Apple TV+. Based on the hit book series by Martha Wells, the show follows a self-aware bot who’s supposed to protect humans — except it’s hacked its own system, hates feelings, and mostly just wants to be left alone. But when a new mission goes sideways, Murderbot has to play nice (and pretend it’s still following orders) while trying to stay alive. The 10-episode season kicks off with two episodes on Friday, May 16, only on Apple TV+.

How to watch ‘Murderbot’ When: Friday, May 16, 2025 at 12:01 a.m. Et TV: Apple TV+ Stream: Watch with a subscription to Apple TV+. From anywhere: Watch with a subscription to a Vpn.