Apple TV+ Unveils Trailer for Sci-Fi Comedy 'Murderbot'

The adaptation of Martha Wells' award-winning series stars Alexander Skarsgård as a self-aware security robot grappling with free will and human emotions.

The first trailer for 'Murderbot,' based on Martha Wells' acclaimed 'The Murderbot Diaries,' highlights its mix of humor, action, and existential themes.
Alexander Skarsgård stars as the titular robot, a self-hacking security unit who secretly gains free will and prefers soap operas over human interaction.
The 10-episode series, created by Chris and Paul Weitz, debuts May 16, 2025, with the first two episodes streaming on Apple TV+.
The show features an ensemble cast including Noma Dumezweni, David Dastmalchian, and Sabrina Wu, with John Cho making a cameo in a fictional soap opera.
Set in a corporate-controlled future, the series explores themes of AI autonomy, corporate ethics, and human connection through a comedic lens.