Even if it’s dwarfed in viewership numbers by its rival streaming services, Apple TV is ahead of the competition when it comes to great science fiction programs. Between the mystery box intrigue of Severance, the space opera epicness of For All Mankind, the futuristic drama of Silo, and the epic mythology of Foundation, the streamer is making the type of smart, engaging sci-fi stories that aren’t seen nearly enough on the big screen. Although it may have been treated as a more minor endeavor because of its half-hour episode lengths, Murderbotis just as strong as any of Apple TV’s other sci-fi shows released in 2025. In its first season, the sharp, satirical adventure show managed to do something innovative and entertaining with the concept of artificial intelligence. Now that Murderbot has been picked up for a Season 2, there’s no reason not to watch one of the year’s most welcome surprises.
