Top Reviews - Plex

TV-MA202526mDrama, Comedy

7.495%82%7.3

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.

Ninepintcoggie reviewed

Ninepintcoggie reviewed

Murderbot

May 18, 2025•

I hate eye contact too, Murderbot

Matt Kelly reviewed

Matt Kelly reviewed

Murderbot

February 25, 2026•

If you’re looking for a show that perfectly captures the "I’m only here because I have to be" energy of modern life, Murderbot (2025) is the sci-fi masterpiece you didn't know you needed. Based on Martha Wells’ The Murderbot Diaries, this Apple TV+ series managed to turn a "heartless killing machine" into the most relatable character on television. The Relatable Rogue Alexander Skarsgård delivers a career-high performance as SecUnit, a sentient security android that hacks its own "governor module" to gain free will. Does it use this freedom to overthrow humanity? No. It uses it to avoid social interaction and binge-watch thousands of hours of futuristic soap operas like The Rise and Fall of Sanctuary Moon. Skarsgård plays the role with a dry, deadpan wit that makes every exasperated internal monologue feel like a personal attack on your own awkward social life. Why It’s "Awesome" The "Workplace" Vibe: While it's technically an action-thriller set on a dangerous alien planet, the show often feels like a brilliant workplace comedy. Murderbot’s disdain for the "wildly emotional" and "impractical" humans it’s forced to protect is comedy gold. The Found Family: The supporting cast, led by Noma Dumezweni as Dr. Mensah and David Dastmalchian as the prickly Gurathin, brings a genuine heart to the story. The gradual, awkward bond between the machine and its "idiot" humans is stealthily sweet and surprisingly moving. A Satirical Edge: The series doesn't just do sci-fi; it satirizes it. It takes sharp aim at corporate greed and the absurdity of "resource-based" space exploitation, all while maintaining a jaunty, optimistic tone. The Show-Within-a-Show: Snippets of Sanctuary Moon—featuring wonderfully campy cameos by John Cho and Clark Gregg—are a genius addition that adds a meta-layer of fun for both book fans and newcomers. The Verdict Murderbot is sharp, light, and deeply engaging. While some fans noted that the 20-25 minute episode format feels a bit short for the world-building involved, it makes for a perfectly brisk, "one-more-episode" binge. It’s a rare sci-fi show that manages to be both "Douglas Adams-esque" funny and "Severance-level" smart.

Jay and Silent Mom reviewed

Jay and Silent Mom reviewed

Murderbot

October 25, 2025•

Season 1 is amazing. Love love love it!

Adam reviewed

Murderbot

September 15, 2025•

Corny and reluctantly heartfelt in all the best ways and nailed a very specific example of an autist's sense of humor. Glad my neurodivergent son recommended it to me.

Andrew Markham reviewed

Andrew Markham reviewed

Murderbot

May 22, 2025•

Only thing I don't love is the length... Episodes are far too short. Don't understand who would think that was a good idea.

Prokhor reviewed

Prokhor reviewed

Murderbot

September 12, 2025•

Very fun. They made the dang robot autistic

K41e1 reviewed

Murderbot

May 19, 2025•

Murderbot is the most relatable character I've seen in decades! This is an amazingly well portrayed detailed look into a neurodivergent inner monologue.

X reviewed

Murderbot

June 5, 2025•

The Murderbot Diaries are one of, if not the most openly anti-capitalist pieces of media I have come across in the last 20 years. In contrast, this show, is very unsurprisingly devoid of that critique. The socialists are hippies that are completely incompident, and LOVE corpo food. They always make quiet little comments about how good the med bays are. Don't get me wrong, it's a fun watch. But it's so sad to see it drained of it's message and sterilized for an american audience.

Bobby_Dukes01 reviewed

Bobby_Dukes01 reviewed

Murderbot

August 31, 2025•

The first few episodes are a bit slow, but it quickly develops into a pretty great story.

Gen Lock reviewed

Gen Lock reviewed

Murderbot

August 4, 2025•

Murderbot is the TV series a ChatGPT would make if it had a body and was forced into therapy. It judges humanity with the same silent, exhausted disdain your phone uses when it says "low battery" at 10 AM. It’s the ultimate relatable icon for anyone who’d rather stream shows than save the world.

DarlingInThePlexx reviewed

DarlingInThePlexx reviewed

Murderbot

June 12, 2025•

Starring my honey from True Blood, Alexander Skarsgård—yes, the mocha-choka Zoolander man himself—this adaptation of the beloved Murderbot Diaries brings our favorite anxious, media-addicted security unit to the screen. Murderbot has hacked its own governor module and now technically has free will… but mostly uses that to binge reality shows and grumble internally about humans. (Honestly? Mood.) This socially awkward introvert is trying to do his job, solve mysteries, maybe protect a few fragile meatbags, all while dealing with crushing anxiety and a deep love of trash TV. The show takes some liberties from the books, but the tone? Still delightfully dry, sarcastic, and full of existential dread with a dash of found-family warmth. The cast is stellar, the production design is sleek, and Skarsgård nails the subtle humor and guarded vulnerability of Murderbot. Still in progress, but so far, I’m in. He is basically walking Plex, and I feel seen. ⸻ Tags: 🤖 Binge-Bot Supreme, 📺 Internal Plex Activated, 🧠 Smart & Sad & Sarcastic, 🛡️ Anxious Protector, 🧍Introvert Moodboard, 💀 Deadpan with a Pulse, 🔍 Corporate Shenanigans, 📚 Book Nerd Adapted

stevencaceres245 reviewed

stevencaceres245 reviewed

Murderbot

June 29, 2025•

Suer fun series! I look forward to new episodes (and that is a trademark of a great show). Bloody, fun, quirky good television. Sci-fi action comedy series. Totally worth watching

Karen Nakamura reviewed

Karen Nakamura reviewed

Murderbot

June 20, 2025•

Captures the humor and humanity of Murderbot novellas perfectly. Just wish the episodes were longer or that they were released in a single dump.

Tom Cooper reviewed

Tom Cooper reviewed

Murderbot

July 30, 2025•

Best thing on TV in a long, long while! Great cast, funny! I didn't expect to find this funny and it's a great mix. Not one unlikeable character either in my opinion, which is a rare thing. But and there's always a but.. You know what I'm going to say already... The episodes are too short.I need another 10 episodes if they're going to be this short. I'm having withdrawal symptoms already.

Jose Gonzalez reviewed

Jose Gonzalez reviewed

Murderbot

May 22, 2025•

I feel if I say I loved the first 2 episodes somehow the universe will punish me and it will be cancelled. Secunit is literally me in real life. Now everyone watching this will know why it takes me long to respond to them. This show is so far a delight to watch. Very enjoyable show. Hoping it continues.

Tim Allen reviewed

Tim Allen reviewed

Murderbot

July 13, 2025•

A really nice homage to the book. At first I was a bit upset when they went off piste with some elements, but the final elements little changes made it so much more heartfelt. Great ep lengths, super consumable.

CNS reviewed

Murderbot

July 10, 2025•

rexus10 reviewed

rexus10 reviewed

Murderbot

July 4, 2025•

Great show, surprisingly wholesome, a bit short w/ around 25min episodes, which is really felt when watching week to week as episodes release. Watching the entire season in one binge is more similar to the book experience, a short, enjoyable & altogether fulfilling experience w/out anything ever overwhelming in attention or time.

bigbyron reviewed

bigbyron reviewed

Murderbot

July 12, 2025•

i love shows like this that make me laugh here and there. Such an unseriously serious show. After watching Alexanders father play in Andor, I could NOT pass up the opportunity to see his son star in this show. The Skarsgard family are some of the best actors in the world, and this show holds up this statement.

Nichrysalis reviewed

Nichrysalis reviewed

Murderbot

July 12, 2025•

I really enjoyed this. It honestly felt like the sci-fi schow equivalent of watching Baby Driver. Solid acting, quirky but cunning protagonists, and a tempo to the show that overall makes it a fun ride. This show absolutely deserved longer episodes to let the character chemistry marinate more. At the moment you can binge season 1 in about 3 hours.

Reviews

Murderbot

Ninepintcoggie reviewed

Ninepintcoggie reviewed

I hate eye contact too, Murderbot

Matt Kelly reviewed

Matt Kelly reviewed

February 25, 2026

If you’re looking for a show that perfectly captures the "I’m only here because I have to be" energy of modern life, Murderbot (2025) is the sci-fi masterpiece you didn't know you needed. Based on Martha Wells’ The Murderbot Diaries, this Apple TV+ series managed to turn a "heartless killing machine" into the most relatable character on television. The Relatable Rogue Alexander Skarsgård delivers a career-high performance as SecUnit, a sentient security android that hacks its own "governor module" to gain free will. Does it use this freedom to overthrow humanity? No. It uses it to avoid social interaction and binge-watch thousands of hours of futuristic soap operas like The Rise and Fall of Sanctuary Moon. Skarsgård plays the role with a dry, deadpan wit that makes every exasperated internal monologue feel like a personal attack on your own awkward social life. Why It’s "Awesome" The "Workplace" Vibe: While it's technically an action-thriller set on a dangerous alien planet, the show often feels like a brilliant workplace comedy. Murderbot’s disdain for the "wildly emotional" and "impractical" humans it’s forced to protect is comedy gold. The Found Family: The supporting cast, led by Noma Dumezweni as Dr. Mensah and David Dastmalchian as the prickly Gurathin, brings a genuine heart to the story. The gradual, awkward bond between the machine and its "idiot" humans is stealthily sweet and surprisingly moving. A Satirical Edge: The series doesn't just do sci-fi; it satirizes it. It takes sharp aim at corporate greed and the absurdity of "resource-based" space exploitation, all while maintaining a jaunty, optimistic tone. The Show-Within-a-Show: Snippets of Sanctuary Moon—featuring wonderfully campy cameos by John Cho and Clark Gregg—are a genius addition that adds a meta-layer of fun for both book fans and newcomers. The Verdict Murderbot is sharp, light, and deeply engaging. While some fans noted that the 20-25 minute episode format feels a bit short for the world-building involved, it makes for a perfectly brisk, "one-more-episode" binge. It’s a rare sci-fi show that manages to be both "Douglas Adams-esque" funny and "Severance-level" smart.

Jay and Silent Mom reviewed

Jay and Silent Mom reviewed

October 25, 2025

Season 1 is amazing. Love love love it!

Adam reviewed

September 15, 2025

Corny and reluctantly heartfelt in all the best ways and nailed a very specific example of an autist's sense of humor. Glad my neurodivergent son recommended it to me.

Andrew Markham reviewed

Andrew Markham reviewed

Only thing I don't love is the length... Episodes are far too short. Don't understand who would think that was a good idea.

Prokhor reviewed

Prokhor reviewed

September 12, 2025

Very fun. They made the dang robot autistic

K41e1 reviewed

Murderbot is the most relatable character I've seen in decades! This is an amazingly well portrayed detailed look into a neurodivergent inner monologue.

X reviewed

The Murderbot Diaries are one of, if not the most openly anti-capitalist pieces of media I have come across in the last 20 years. In contrast, this show, is very unsurprisingly devoid of that critique. The socialists are hippies that are completely incompident, and LOVE corpo food. They always make quiet little comments about how good the med bays are. Don't get me wrong, it's a fun watch. But it's so sad to see it drained of it's message and sterilized for an american audience.

Bobby_Dukes01 reviewed

Bobby_Dukes01 reviewed

August 31, 2025

The first few episodes are a bit slow, but it quickly develops into a pretty great story.

Gen Lock reviewed

Gen Lock reviewed

Murderbot is the TV series a ChatGPT would make if it had a body and was forced into therapy. It judges humanity with the same silent, exhausted disdain your phone uses when it says "low battery" at 10 AM. It’s the ultimate relatable icon for anyone who’d rather stream shows than save the world.

DarlingInThePlexx reviewed

DarlingInThePlexx reviewed

Starring my honey from True Blood, Alexander Skarsgård—yes, the mocha-choka Zoolander man himself—this adaptation of the beloved Murderbot Diaries brings our favorite anxious, media-addicted security unit to the screen. Murderbot has hacked its own governor module and now technically has free will… but mostly uses that to binge reality shows and grumble internally about humans. (Honestly? Mood.) This socially awkward introvert is trying to do his job, solve mysteries, maybe protect a few fragile meatbags, all while dealing with crushing anxiety and a deep love of trash TV. The show takes some liberties from the books, but the tone? Still delightfully dry, sarcastic, and full of existential dread with a dash of found-family warmth. The cast is stellar, the production design is sleek, and Skarsgård nails the subtle humor and guarded vulnerability of Murderbot. Still in progress, but so far, I’m in. He is basically walking Plex, and I feel seen. ⸻ Tags: 🤖 Binge-Bot Supreme, 📺 Internal Plex Activated, 🧠 Smart & Sad & Sarcastic, 🛡️ Anxious Protector, 🧍Introvert Moodboard, 💀 Deadpan with a Pulse, 🔍 Corporate Shenanigans, 📚 Book Nerd Adapted

stevencaceres245 reviewed

stevencaceres245 reviewed

Suer fun series! I look forward to new episodes (and that is a trademark of a great show). Bloody, fun, quirky good television. Sci-fi action comedy series. Totally worth watching

Karen Nakamura reviewed

Karen Nakamura reviewed

Captures the humor and humanity of Murderbot novellas perfectly. Just wish the episodes were longer or that they were released in a single dump.

Tom Cooper reviewed

Tom Cooper reviewed

Best thing on TV in a long, long while! Great cast, funny! I didn't expect to find this funny and it's a great mix. Not one unlikeable character either in my opinion, which is a rare thing. But and there's always a but.. You know what I'm going to say already... The episodes are too short.I need another 10 episodes if they're going to be this short. I'm having withdrawal symptoms already.

Jose Gonzalez reviewed

Jose Gonzalez reviewed

I feel if I say I loved the first 2 episodes somehow the universe will punish me and it will be cancelled. Secunit is literally me in real life. Now everyone watching this will know why it takes me long to respond to them. This show is so far a delight to watch. Very enjoyable show. Hoping it continues.

Tim Allen reviewed

Tim Allen reviewed

A really nice homage to the book. At first I was a bit upset when they went off piste with some elements, but the final elements little changes made it so much more heartfelt. Great ep lengths, super consumable.

CNS reviewed

rexus10 reviewed

rexus10 reviewed

Great show, surprisingly wholesome, a bit short w/ around 25min episodes, which is really felt when watching week to week as episodes release. Watching the entire season in one binge is more similar to the book experience, a short, enjoyable & altogether fulfilling experience w/out anything ever overwhelming in attention or time.

bigbyron reviewed

bigbyron reviewed

i love shows like this that make me laugh here and there. Such an unseriously serious show. After watching Alexanders father play in Andor, I could NOT pass up the opportunity to see his son star in this show. The Skarsgard family are some of the best actors in the world, and this show holds up this statement.

Nichrysalis reviewed

Nichrysalis reviewed

I really enjoyed this. It honestly felt like the sci-fi schow equivalent of watching Baby Driver. Solid acting, quirky but cunning protagonists, and a tempo to the show that overall makes it a fun ride. This show absolutely deserved longer episodes to let the character chemistry marinate more. At the moment you can binge season 1 in about 3 hours.

Top Reviews - Plex