Apple TV+ has established itself as a platform for exceptional sci-fi programming, highlighted by its latest hit series, Severance. The streaming service has just revealed the anticipated premiere date for its forthcoming sci-fi show, titled Murderbot, which will debut this spring on Apple TV+.
Murderbot debuts in May with its inaugural season
Murderbot is an innovative sci-fi comedy thriller series on Apple TV+, adapted from the acclaimed book series The Murderbot Diaries. The show features Alexander Skarsgård in a leading role.
Apple TV+ has announced that the 10-episode season of Murderbot will start streaming on Friday, May 16. The first two episodes will be available on launch day, followed by new episodes released weekly until July 11.
Here’s what to expect from the series:
Inspired by Martha Wells’ bestselling Hugo and Nebula Award-winning novels, “Murderbot” combines elements of sci-fi and comedy, telling the story of a self-hacking security construct that grapples with a disdain for human emotion while being drawn to its vulnerable charges. As Murderbot navigates a perilous mission, it longs for solitude to binge-watch futuristic soap operas and discover its identity in the universe.
The series is brought to life by Chris and Paul Weitz, renowned for their work on the award-winning film About a Boy and the popular series Mozart in the Jungle on Prime Video.
Expansive possibilities with Murderbot Diaries on Apple TV+
If you’re eager to dive into the source material for this new TV+ series, the first installment of The Murderbot Diaries is titled All Systems Red, available for purchase on Apple Books.
This brief, engaging read will provide a glimpse of the narrative direction before the show’s premiere in May. Should you enjoy it, there are numerous additional books available, ensuring plenty of content for future seasons of the Murderbot series on Apple TV+.
For fans of the genre, other intriguing Apple TV+ offerings include Dark Matter, Silo, Foundation, Severance, and the recently released movie The Gorge.
Subscription to Apple TV+ is available for $9.99 per month.
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