Murderbot (2025)
A darkly funny sci-fi drama about a rogue security robot that hacks its own governor module — and just wants to watch TV in peace.
Murderbot - Series Information
- Original Title: Murderbot
- First Air Year: 2025
- Last Air Year: 2025
- Created by: Chris Weitz, Paul Weitz
- Type: TV Series
- Genres: Comedy, Drama, Sci-Fi, Fantasy
- Content Rating (US): TV-MA
- Number of Seasons: 1
- Number of Episodes: 10
- Status: Returning Series
- Original Language: English
- Spoken Languages: English
- First Air Date: May 15, 2025 (United States - TV-MA), May 15, 2025 (Canada - 18+), May 15, 2025 (United Kingdom - 15), May 15, 2025 (Germany - 16), May 15, 2025 (France - 12), May 15, 2025 (India - A), May 15, 2025 (New Zealand - 16), May 15, 2025 (Australia - MA 15+), May 15, 2025 (Brazil - 16), May 15, 2025 (Mexico - B-15)
- Networks: Apple TV
- Production Companies: Depth of Field, Phantom Four, Paramount Television Studios, CBS Studios
- Production Countries: United States of America
- Alternative Titles: 杀戮人机 (CN), Киллербот (RU), 머더봇 다이어리 (KR), الآلي القاتل (SA), בוט רצח (IL)
Murderbot - Plot
In a high-tech future, a rogue security robot 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 soap operas.
Murderbot - Trailer
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Built to destroy. Forced to connect.
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Murderbot - Cast & Crew
Creator(s)
- Chris Weitz
- Paul Weitz
Main Cast
- Alexander Skarsgård
- Noma Dumezweni
- David Dastmalchian
- Sabrina Wu
- Akshay Khanna
- Tamara Podemski
- Tattiawna Jones
- John Cho
- DeWanda Wise
- Clark Gregg
Writers
- Paul Weitz
- Chris Weitz
Executive Producers
- Andrew Miano
- Chris Weitz
- Alexander Skarsgård
- Keith Levine
- David S. Goyer
Murderbot - FAQs
Where can you stream Murderbot online?
Murderbot streams exclusively on Apple TV+. It is also available through the Apple TV Amazon Channel for subscribers who access Apple TV+ via Amazon. New episodes of Season 1 premiered on May 15, 2025, with all 10 episodes available on the platform.
Is Murderbot based on a book series?
Yes. Murderbot is adapted from Martha Wells' acclaimed Murderbot Diaries novella series, published by Tor.com starting in 2017. The series began with All Systems Red, which won the Hugo, Nebula, Locus, and Alex Awards. The books follow the same rogue security android protagonist.
Who plays Murderbot in the Apple TV+ series?
Swedish actor Alexander Skarsgård portrays Murderbot, the self-aware security robot at the heart of the series. The supporting cast includes Noma Dumezweni, David Dastmalchian, Sabrina Wu, Akshay Khanna, John Cho, DeWanda Wise, and Clark Gregg.
What is Murderbot about on Apple TV+?
Murderbot follows a rogue security robot that secretly achieves free will in a high-tech future. To avoid detection, it reluctantly takes on a mission protecting a team of scientists on a hazardous planet — all while desperately wishing it could stay home and binge-watch soap operas instead.
Will Murderbot get a second season?
As of its 2025 premiere, Murderbot is listed as a Returning Series and remains in active production, signaling strong confidence from Apple TV+. An official second-season renewal announcement had not yet been confirmed at the time of the show's debut, but the status suggests continuation is planned.
What is the content rating for Murderbot?
Murderbot is rated TV-MA in the United States, indicating content suitable for mature audiences only. International ratings vary by region: 18+ in Canada, 15 in the United Kingdom, 16 in Germany, Spain, New Zealand, and Brazil, and 19+ in South Korea.
Who created the Murderbot TV series?
The series was created by brothers Chris Weitz and Paul Weitz, known for their work on American Pie and About a Boy. Executive producers include Alexander Skarsgård, David S. Goyer, Keith Levine, and Andrew Miano, with Paramount Television Studios and CBS Studios among the production companies.
How many episodes does Murderbot Season 1 have?
Murderbot Season 1 consists of 10 episodes in total. The season premiered on Apple TV+ on May 15, 2025. The series blends science fiction, comedy, and drama, following a self-aware security robot navigating free will while reluctantly protecting a team of scientists.
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