
Murderbot
Built to destroy. Forced to connect.
Created by Chris Weitz, Paul Weitz
On Apple TV
A witty sci-fi dramedy about an android learning to connect with others while hiding its newfound consciousness, balancing existential stakes with irreverent humor and soap-opera escapism.
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.
Clusters
Where to watch
- StreamApple TV+
Questions people ask
Is Murderbot easy watching? Somewhat. More comforting than 66% of series.
Is Murderbot scary? Somewhat. More frightening than 59% of series.
Is Murderbot sad? About average. Almost exactly mid-range.
Does Murderbot leave you hopeful? About average. Almost exactly mid-range.
Is Murderbot violent? About average. Almost exactly mid-range.
These describe how the series comes across across its whole run, compared with other well-known series. They are not a content list — nothing here was counted or checked episode by episode, so for age-suitability or specific content use a classification board or a dedicated content-warning service.
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Cinnamon Score
How much this series gives you that nothing else will, and whether it delivers.
You have seen this shape before.
How unlike any other series this one feels
How much more it delivers than it promises
How much audiences actually like it
Ensemble
Everything like Murderbot, and what each one shares →
Like Murderbot
Nearest across the full emotional profile.
Same Mood as Murderbot
Nearest on what's most distinctive about this one.
Like Murderbot, But Darker
Similar, pushed toward heavier and more intense.
Like Murderbot, But Lighter
Similar, pushed toward warmer and easier.
Like Murderbot, But Less Popular
Same territory, far fewer people have seen it.





























































