US EditionIn Apple TV+’s Bingeworthy Murderbot, Alexander Skarsgard Plays a Killer Robot Who’d Rather Be Bingeing TV
- Apple TV+ premiered Murderbot on May 16, 2025, a 10-episode sci-fi series starring Alexander Skarsgård as a security robot in a futuristic society.
- The series adapts Martha Wells's novella All Systems Red and follows a SecUnit that hacked its governor module to gain free will while protecting a planetary survey group.
- Murderbot’s humor is dark and dry, filtered through its cyborg perspective that views humans as untrustworthy and violence as a necessary chore, while it secretly binge-watches its favorite show Sanctuary Moon.
- Skarsgård’s portrayal captures the character’s complex emotions and social anxiety, supported by co-stars Noma Dumezweni and David Dastmalchian who add nuanced performances to the expanding team dynamic.
- Though the series struggles with adapting first-person narration, it gains momentum mid-season and suggests potential cult appeal by balancing action, humor, and thoughtful exploration of identity.
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Apple TV+ Summer 2025: 17 New Releases To Stream - AppleMagazine
Apple TV+ summer 2025 kicks off with Murderbot on May 16, a sci-fi thriller/comedy based on Martha Wells’ Hugo and Nebula Award-winning The Murderbot Diaries. Starring Alexander Skarsgård as a self-hacking security cyborg, the series blends dark humor with existential questions, following a robot who’d rather binge futuristic soap operas than face human emotions. Its two-episode debut, with weekly releases through July 11, positions it as a fran…
MURDERBOT Series Premiere Recap: (S01E01) FreeCommerce
Murderbot Season 1 Episode 1, “FreeCommerce,” is a solid start to the series. Alexander Skarsgård really delivers on the humor front, showcasing his underrated comedic chops. It’s a delightful blend of sci-fi and comedy, and it sets the stage for what’s to come. RELATED: Alexander Skarsgård Goes Rogue in Murderbot Trailer Murderbot, “FreeCommerce” We open on the Mining Station Aratake in the Corporation Rim. There, miners celebrate finishing a…
Weekend Watchlist: What's new in theaters, on streaming - The Pulse of NH
Ready, set, binge! Here's a look at some of the new movies and TV shows coming to theaters and streaming services this weekend:Prime VideoOvercompensating: Charli XCX serves as the executive music producer on the new comedy series.HuluThe Secret Lives of Mormon Wives: The second season of the hit reality show premieres. Apple TV+Deaf President Now!: Nyle DiMarco co-directs the documentary about historic protests held at Gallaudet University in 1…
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