Martha Wells’ book series uses wry humor to tell a story about artificial intelligence, humanity, and free will. The Apple TV+ adaptation tries to do the same—with mixed results.

Based on the best-selling series from Martha Wells, Murderbot is described as a comedic sci-fi thriller "about a self-hacking security construct who is horrified by human emotion yet drawn to its vulnerable clients.

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

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

"There are no limitations. When you create a sci-fi show, you're not bound to the rules or restrictions here on Earth," Alexander Skarsgård tells Newsweek about 'Murderbot.'

Murderbot,” a sci-fi comedy about a binge-watching killing machine, introduces TV’s latest fascinating cyberbeing for an age of A.I. angst.

The show explores the 21st century dilemma: what happens when a robot self-hacks and gains free will

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

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