Murderbot (2025)
Built to destroy. Forced to connect.
Creator: Chris Weitz, Paul Weitz
In a high-tech future, a rogue security robot 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.
Where to watch
Apple TV
Apple TV Amazon Channel
Trailer
Creators
Chris Weitz
Paul Weitz
Cast
Alexander Skarsgård
Murderbot 
Noma Dumezweni
Mensah 
David Dastmalchian
Gurathin 
Sabrina Wu
Pin Lee 
Akshay Khanna
Ratthi 
Tamara Podemski
Bharadwaj 
Tattiawna Jones
Arada User Reviews (2)
Whilst there's a degree of likeability to this tale, its handling lets it down. "Murderbot" has a rather eccentric, black comedy vibe. The idea of a robot that's liberated itself from its programmed restraints, quietly observing humanity from its own unique viewpoint, is intriguing. Having Alexander Skarsgård in the lead, isn't a bad move either. He does well in somewhat " out there" drama's, as he did with "True Blood". Regrettably, the incessant, almost obsessive need these days to tick, by now drearily predictable, DEI boxes, gets in the way. The result is peripheral characters, who are mostly tiresome woke caricatures. Its a shame too, because there is genuine talent on offer. David Dastmalchian, for example, exceeds his characters limitations, handing in an acerbically understated, engaging performance, as an AI augmented scientist, who is suspicious and antagonist…
I agree with the other poster, it is on the darker side; which is probably one of the primary reasons I like it. There aren't a lot of shows that choose that angle, so it's kinda nice when you see one that has potential. It reminds me of Resident Alien, but from a robot perspective(I did get bored with that after a couple of seasons though). I don't really think this show is going to have the staying power, I could be wrong though. I rated it a 7, but it is somewhere between 6.5 and 7. I'll watch until it's not entertaining anymore.
