Martha Wells' novel 'All Systems Red' cover is what inspired makers Chris and Paul Weitz to explore a TV adaptation and name it 'Murderbot'.

Apple TV+ premieres its new sci-fi series Murderbot, and if you've been itching for a new genre show to obsess over, it's time to get hyped. I've see

The adaptation of Martha Wells’ Murderbot Diaries adds a playful tone to Apple’s growing sci-fi lineup.

Chris and Paul Weitz have adapted the first of Martha Wells' 'Murderbot Diaries' books as a 10-episode comedy.

Watch the opening scene from Murderbot, the new comedic thriller series starring and executive produced by Emmy Award winner Alexander Skarsgård and hailing from Academy Award nominees Chris and Paul Weitz.

Skarsgård proves delightful as Murderbot, nicely juxtaposing his own imposing physical appearance with Murderbot's awkwardness around humans. With just a flit of his eyes or a twitch of his mouth, Skarsgård conveys all of Murderbot's emotional discomfort. Pair that with his much more sarcastic voiceover to get even more hilarious contrast.

Apple's new series based on the sci-fi novels of the same name lets the actor lean into his funny side as a socially awkward, emotionless, TV-addicted security AI

The beloved Murderbot book series by Martha Wells is coming to the small screen on May 16, and if you're a sci-fi lover, there's reason to get excited. Murderbo

When will Murderbot be released on Apple TV+? The highly-anticipated series Murderbot will be released on Apple TV+ on Friday 16 May. The show is adapted from American author Martha Wells’ novel series The Murderbot Diaries.