Apple TV+ has unveiled the official trailer for “Murderbot”, an upcoming 10-episode sci-fi comedy series based on Martha Wells’ acclaimed book series, The Murderbot Diaries.
“Murderbot” stars Alexander Skarsgård as a security android with a penchant for soap operas.
The synopsis says: “In a high-tech future, a rogue security robot (Alexander Skarsgård) 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.”
Also in the in series is the ensemble cast which includes Noma Dumezweni, David Dastmalchian, Sabrina Wu, Akshay Khanna, Tattiawna Jones, and Tamara Podemski.
Murderbot is set to premiere on Apple TV+, with the first two episodes on May 16, 2025, and new episodes to air weekly after that through July 11.