Alexander Skarsgård is back on our screens, and this time he’s playing something truly relatable—a robot who just wants to binge-watch TV in peace. Mood.
The 48-year-old heartthrob (who somehow ages in reverse—someone check his programming) is starring in Murderbot, a new Apple TV+ sci-fi series based on Martha Wells’ hit book series The Murderbot Diaries. Oh, and he’s also executive producing, because apparently, just being ridiculously handsome and talented wasn’t enough.
First Look & Release Date: Prepare Your Streaming Queue
On Thursday (February 20), Apple TV+ dropped two first-look photos of Skarsgård in full Murderbot mode and confirmed the show’s release date. If you ever wondered what a self-aware killing machine with emotional issues looks like, well, your moment has arrived.
What’s Murderbot About?
Strap in, because this plot is wild: Skarsgård plays a security android who accidentally develops free will and immediately decides it would rather watch futuristic soap operas than do literally anything else. (Honestly? Same.) Unfortunately for Murderbot, life isn’t that simple. While trying to keep its newfound independence a secret, it’s forced to complete a super-dangerous mission, all while wrestling with the horror of human emotions. Sounds like a stressful Tuesday.
Joining Skarsgård in this chaotic adventure are Noma Dumezweni, David Dastmalchian, Sabrina Wu, Akshay Khanna, Tattiawna Jones, and Tamara Podemski—aka, a powerhouse cast ready to bring the mayhem.
Who’s Behind This Madness?
The Weitz brothers, Chris and Paul, created, wrote, directed, and produced the series, proving once again that sibling teamwork can result in either incredible television or a broken Lego set.
When Can You Watch It?
Mark your calendars! Murderbot kicks off with two episodes on Friday, May 16th, exclusively on Apple TV+. After that, new episodes will drop every Friday until July 11th, meaning your summer plans now involve aggressively avoiding spoilers and developing an unhealthy attachment to a robot who just wants to vibe.
Get ready—Murderbot is coming, and it’s bringing the existential crisis of the century.