Murderbot: Release date and where to watch in Australia

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April 14, 2025

Alexander Skarsgård is a security android capable of thinking and judging humans in Apple TV+’s new original sci-fi series, Murderbot

Apple TV’s streaming service continues its streak of astonishing content in the science fiction genre. There’s the highly popular Severance, the binge-worthy Silo, and the sci-fi epic Foundation.

This time, their new sci-fi offering is based on Martha Well’s book series “The Murderbot Diaries”, blending the brilliance of science fiction with action and comedy.

Find out where to watch episodes of Murderbot TV series in Australia using this guide.


Murderbot will be streaming in Australia with two episodes on 16 May 2025. Season 1 will consist of 10 episodes. After the two-episode debut, the rest of the season is scheduled to roll out weekly on Apple TV+.

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Season 1Release DatesStreaming Service
Episode 1Fri, 16 May 2025Apple TV+
Episode 2Fri, 16 May 2025Apple TV+
Episode 3Fri, 23 May 2025Apple TV+
Episode 4Fri, 30 May 2025Apple TV+
Episode 5Fri, 6 Jun 2025Apple TV+
Episode 6Fri, 13 Jun 2025Apple TV+
Episode 7Fri, 20 Jun 2025Apple TV+
Episode 8Fri, 27 Jun 2025Apple TV+
Episode 9Fri, 4 Jul 2025Apple TV+
Episode 10Fri, 11 Jul 2025Apple TV+

Don’t miss Murderbot in Australia streaming on Apple TV+ from 16 May 2025! Check out the trailer below.

In this television adaptation of “The Murderbot Diaries”, an android called a Security Unit (SecUnit) becomes a rogue cyborg after it hacked its own programming. Now with a will of its own, protecting and obeying humans is no longer a priority, especially with all the entertainment channels it can watch in one go. 

The robot also calls itself “Murderbot” and hides its ability to think for itself. He accompanies a group of scientists in an expedition with the goal of protecting and keeping them alive. For Murderbot, it is imperative to do so, else he risks discovery, which means saying goodbye to all the soap operas it loves. 

While appalled at humans and their weaknesses, the titular SecUnit becomes drawn to them, gradually leading it to delve deeper into the meaning of life. The scientists it is meant to protect ultimately discovers its rogueness; now they just have to decide whether they can trust a robot who calls itself ‘Murderbot’ or not. 

The cast of Murderbot includes Alexander Skarsgård (The Northman, Succession) as the title role, David Dastmalchian (Oppenheimer, Late Night with the Devil), Noma Dumezweni (The Little Mermaid, Presumed Innocent), Sabrina Wu (Joy Ride, Abbott Elementary), Tattiawna Jones (Lost in Space, Orphan Black: Echoes), Akshay Khanna (The Doll Factory, Critical Incident), and Tamara Podemski (Coroner, Outer Range). 

The series is created by brothers Chris and Paul Weitz for Apple TV+. They also serve as executive producers alongside Skarsgård, Andrew Miano, David S. Goyer, and Keith Levine.

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Apple TV Plus is growing as a streaming service, with high-quality original programming added each and every month. Some of the platform’s most popular shows include Slow Horses, Ted Lasso, Severance, Morning Wars, Silo, and many more. 

For latest releases other than Murderbot, why not try Your Friends and Neighbours starring Jon Hamm, The Studio starring Seth Rogen, Dope Thief starring Brian Tyree Henry, and the Mythic Quest spin-off Side Quest.

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