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Apple TV+ Debuts 'Murderbot' With Strong Reviews and 98% Rotten Tomatoes Score

The sci-fi comedy-thriller adaptation of Martha Wells’ award-winning series premieres with two episodes, marking Alexander Skarsgård’s production debut.

Alexander Skarsgård in "Murderbot," premiering 16 May 2025 on Apple TV+.
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Overview

  • Murderbot, based on Martha Wells' acclaimed The Murderbot Diaries, premieres May 16, 2025, with the first two episodes available on Apple TV+.
  • The series has earned a near-perfect 98% critics' score on Rotten Tomatoes, with praise for its humor, emotional depth, and Alexander Skarsgård's performance.
  • Skarsgård stars as the titular self-aware security android and makes his television production debut as an executive producer.
  • Created by Chris and Paul Weitz, the show explores themes of autonomy, identity, and human connection in a high-tech future.
  • Murderbot joins Apple TV+'s growing slate of acclaimed sci-fi series, releasing weekly episodes through July 11, 2025.