Murderbot

Name: Murderbot
Genre: Comedy, Drama, Sci-Fi & Fantasy
Released: 2025-05-15
Cast: Alexander Skarsgård, Noma Dumezweni, David Dastmalchian, Sabrina Wu, Akshay Khanna

2025 | 1 seasons | Comedy, Drama, Sci-Fi & Fantasy

Saturday Special

Why it’s a Saturday Special

It earned strong reviews (96% on Rotten Tomatoes) and it's still drawing plenty of interest. A strong pick for the weekend.

Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.

Is it for you?

Who'll love it: Made for anyone who wants a laugh and sci-fi fans. Critics rate it higher than audiences do, so it rewards patience more than it chases thrills.
The mood: Funny with heart.
The pace: One season: easy to finish in a weekend or two.
What might put you off: Rated TV-MA: meant for adults.
Audiences were cooler on it than critics.

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.

How it earned its rating

CriticsStrong
96% on Rotten Tomatoes
AudiencesSolid
7.3 out of 10
AwardsWeak
1 win and 1 nomination from smaller awards and festivals
Reach & staying powerSolid
Limited series that reached a modest audience; still draws a steady audience long after release
Buzz & cultural impactStrong
About 573K people sought it out in the past year