Apple TV+ has formally opted to reinforce one of its most celebrated new original shows. *Murderbot*, the genre-mixing sci-fi thriller/comedy (thromedy?) featuring Alexander Skarsgård, has received a renewal for a second season prior to the Season 1 finale, which will be available for streaming starting this Friday, July 11.
Inspired by Martha Wells’ bestselling novels, the series has rapidly garnered a following with its unique combination of sardonic humor and surprising emotional depth. Central to the plot is a self-aware security android that refers to itself as “Murderbot” (stemming from its grandiose delusions) but juxtaposes that persona with its fondness for lowbrow soap operas. In fact, it would rather spend its days watching TV than continually rescuing its bothersome human charges from one predicament after another.
However, when its most recent assignment becomes convoluted, this emotionally torn machine is compelled to face what it genuinely desires from the life it has been handed.
Skarsgård, who also functions as an executive producer, has received enthusiastic praise for his performance, while the show has achieved a Certified Fresh rating on Rotten Tomatoes — the excitement positioning it as one of Apple TV+’s standout successes of the year. Developed by Chris and Paul Weitz, *Murderbot* merges philosophical sci-fi with dark humor and a hint of corporate dystopia. Season 2 is set to immerse viewers even further into this peculiar universe, including deeper exploration of the in-world show “Sanctuary Moon.”
This is merely the latest instance of how Apple TV+ has subtly established one of the most thrilling sci-fi collections in streaming, prioritizing high-concept narratives over franchise exhaustion. *Murderbot* becomes part of an expanding array of Apple TV+ sci-fi successes like *Foundation*, *Invasion*, and *Silo*, all series that embrace grand ideas and rich, character-driven storytelling. With the Season 1 finale just around the corner, alongside a second season on the horizon, now is the ideal moment to dive in.
In conclusion: *Murderbot* is likely one of the most incisive and captivating sci-fi series available, across any streaming service.
