Apple TV+ has released the first look trailer and confirmed the premiere date for Murderbot, a new science fiction series starring Alexander Skarsgård. The show, based on Martha Wells’ popular book series, blends action and comedy.
Here’s the Lowdown: The 10-episode series will debut globally on Apple TV+ with its first two episodes on Friday, May 16, 2025. New episodes will follow weekly until July 11. Skarsgård plays the title character, a security android that has overridden its programming and prefers watching soap operas to dealing with humans, but must protect its clients on a dangerous mission.
What This Means Now: The trailer gives viewers a look at Skarsgård’s portrayal of the socially awkward, media-loving android. The series aims to capture the unique tone of the Hugo and Nebula Award-winning books, mixing thrilling sci-fi elements with humor derived from Murderbot’s internal monologue and interactions.
The Bigger Picture: Adapted and directed by Chris and Paul Weitz (About a Boy), Murderbot brings a beloved book series to the screen with a high-profile cast that also includes Noma Dumezweni and David Dastmalchian. It represents a significant addition to Apple TV+’s slate of genre programming, based on established intellectual property.
