In an angsty, post-social-media period, the rising pattern of quirky, irreverent sci-fi says it’s time to take clever tech in stride.
Primarily based on Martha Wells’ cult-favorite sequence, Murderbot takes the sci-fi paranoia of I, Robotic and dunks it within the bizarre, wry appeal of Mickey 17. The consequence? A snarky, existential android story that laughs within the face of humanity’s outdated tech fears.
The titular Murderbot—sure, that’s the title it gave itself—was constructed to guard people. Then it hacked its personal code and determined to binge-watch cleaning soap operas as an alternative. Now it’s free, absolutely sentient, and utterly over everybody’s nonsense.
As AI and superior tech turn out to be much less “threatening overlord” and extra “emotionally complicated sidekick,” Murderbot leans into the absurdity with sharp wit and sudden coronary heart. The trailer teases a sensible, humorous, and barely unsettling journey by a world the place machines get the final phrase—and possibly even a number of emotions.
Stream Murderbot on Apple TV+ beginning Might 16, 2025. And possibly begin being a little bit nicer to your Roomba.