The sci-fi series `Murderbot` has become the main hit for Apple and has surpassed the popularity of `Eternaut` from Netflix

What will the upcoming release tell us about? And who played the lead role in the project based on the eponymous book series?

Science fiction is back in vogue, and it seems Apple has struck a chord. Their new sci-fi series, based on "The Murderbot Diaries" by Martha Wells, is a real stroke of luck not only for her readers but also for regular viewers.

Even before its release, the series received a 100% "fresh" rating on Rotten Tomatoes, which is rare in itself, especially when compared to a recent genre competitor, Netflix's "The Eternaut," which launched a bit earlier and scored 94%—solid, but still not the maximum.

Trailer for the series 'Murderbot'

The plot of "Murderbot" seems familiar: an android guard serving a corporation. But one detail changes everything—he hacks his obedience module and starts thinking independently.

A robot, indistinguishable from a human, gains the ability for free thought. And how does he use it? (You wouldn't guess if I didn't tell you.) He becomes an introvert who loves watching series.

Subsequently, Bot gains something akin to a soul and no longer resembles a metallic puppet. His human side becomes increasingly apparent.

The title "Murderbot" seems ironic because throughout the season, you think more about the thoughts of this mechanical creation than about murders.

The lead role is played by Alexander Skarsgård (yes, the brother of that "Pennywise" Bill). The showrunners are the Weitz brothers, Chris and Paul, known for the movies "American Pie" and "The Twilight Saga: New Moon."

Actor Alexander Skarsgård in a robot costume looks at the camera against a backdrop of an explosion — Scene from the series 'Murderbot'

The series premiere is expected on May 16. Meanwhile, you can watch the trailer. Viewers who have already seen the clip share their opinions in the comments:

I'm so glad to see that the robot's internal dialogue is preserved in the series. Hollywood typically hates narration, so they find ways not to use it, but most of my favorite books are written in the first person, and something is lost in translation when that voice is absent. Voicing the character's thoughts creates immediacy, and without it, this story wouldn't be the same.

User comment @urikorsikov843 on YouTube.

I'm betting that the series will be one of the best sci-fi projects in recent years. At least, I want to believe that because the genre has been somewhat stagnant in recent years. Previously, we at zoomboola.com gave a detailed account of the series "The Eternaut," which surpassed "The Last of Us" in popularity.