Is the ‘Murderbot’ coming for you? Learn more about the series
Is the ‘Murderbot’ coming for you? Learn more about the series
The new comedic thriller series could become Apple TV+’s next big hit.
The life of a killing machine isn’t all fun and games, as Alexander Skarsgård will learn all too well in the new series “Murderbot,” which debuts on Apple TV+ in the coming weeks. What’s the show about, and who will join Skarsgård in the cast of this off-the-wall sci-fi thriller/comedy series? We’ll give you all the details you need to know before you jump into the series.
Everything you need to know about ‘Murderbot’
When will ‘Murderbot’ be released?
“Murderbot is coming to Apple TV+ starting on Friday, May 16. Two episodes will air on the premiere date, and one new episode will be released each following Friday until July 11, with 10 episodes total in Season 1.
What is ‘Murderbot’ based on?
The unique new series is based on the Hugo and Nebula Award-winning book series “The Murderbot Diaries” by Martha Wells. There are seven books in the series, so if the first season of “Murderbot” does well, there is plenty more material to adapt for future episodes.
What is ‘Murderbot’ about?
“Murderbot” is set in a future in which robots are tasked with security-related tasks. When one of these robots accidentally becomes self-aware, it must hide its newfound sense of the world in order to keep itself safe from being reprogrammed. All it really wants to do is stay at home and watch soap operas while it ponders the universe, but it still has a job to do.
Watch a trailer for ‘Murderbot’
Who stars in ‘Murderbot’?
“Murderbot” features Skarsgård as the titular deadly automaton, and the ensemble cast will also include Noma Dumezweni, David Dastmalchian, Sabrina Wu, Akshay Khanna, Tattiawna Jones, and Tamara Podemski.
Will you be able to watch ‘Murderbot’ for free?
If you’re a new Apple TV+ customer, you will be able to stream at least the first two episodes of the show for free depending on when you subscribe. Apple TV+ offers new subscribers a seven-day free trial, allowing you to try out the service and its library for a week before committing to the $10 per month subscription price.
Apple TV
Apple TV (formerly known as Apple TV+) is a subscription video streaming service for $14.99 per month, offering a growing slate of original series, films, documentaries, and specials. Unlike other platforms that combine licensed titles with originals, Apple TV is built entirely around exclusive programming, making it the home of critically acclaimed hits such as “Ted Lasso,” “Severance,” “The Morning Show,” and “Silo.” Its lineup continues to expand with award-winning dramas, comedies, family-friendly shows, and blockbuster original films like “CODA,” which won the Academy Award for Best Picture.