Just one day after fans bid farewell to its thrilling conclusion, the runaway hit Murderbot has been given the go-ahead for another instalment. Brace yourselves for more of the cyborg security agent who stole our hearts this summer.
Murderbot: the summer’s ultimate sci-fi series
When the mercury soared this July, few of us expected a streaming show to be our coolest refuge—but Apple TV+ delivered exactly that with Murderbot. Adapted from Martha Wells’s acclaimed AssaSynth Diaries, the series follows a part-machine, part-free-thinking security unit whose greatest ambition is curling up with its favourite soap operas rather than obeying corporate overlords.
I’ll confess: there was a sweltering afternoon where my air conditioner gave up the ghost and I found myself binge-watching episode after episode on my phone, utterly captivated as Murderbot navigated high-stakes missions and existential crises with equal doses of wit and weary charm. Thanks to Alexander Skarsgård’s deadpan portrayal, even the most action-packed moments carried a sly undercurrent of comedy.
Critics and viewers alike fell head over heels—Rotten Tomatoes currently shows a stellar 96% critic score and an 80% audience rating, numbers that feel like a love letter to every genre fan who ever wondered if sci-fi could also be genuinely funny and emotionally resonant.
Apple greenlights a second season
Less than twenty-four hours after the season finale dropped, executives at Apple TV+ announced a renewal for season 2. In a joint statement, creators Chris and Paul Weitz expressed their gratitude: “We’re thrilled by the reception Murderbot has received and can’t wait to explore more of Martha Wells’s universe alongside our incredible cast and crew.” No release date or episode count has been revealed yet, but if the first instalment is anything to go by, anticipation will only skyrocket from here.
This swift renewal speaks volumes about the series’ impact. It’s rare for a sci-fi show to find such an enthusiastic audience so quickly, especially one that balances pulse-pounding thrills with moments of quiet reflection. As someone who’s watched countless pilots fizzle out, seeing Murderbot secure its future in record time feels like witnessing a rare comet blazing across the streaming sky.
