Here is why ‘Murderbot’ is the best comedy of 2025

Buckle up, pop culture vultures, because Murderbot is the 2025 comedy you didn’t know you needed. This Apple TV+ gem, based on Martha Wells’ The Murderbot Diaries, has stormed the scene with a razor-sharp wit that’s as lethal as its titular cyborg’s blaster. With flawless casting and a tone so dry you’ll need a hydration pack, Murderbot blends sci-fi snark with heart, making it the standout laugh-fest of the year.

Casting that slays

Let’s start with the flawless casting of Murderbot—every role is a direct hit. Alexander Skarsgård, as the titular security android, delivers a masterclass in dry sarcasm and buried emotion. His voice drips with disdain for humans, yet every reluctant rescue lands with comedic precision.

Then there’s Noma Dumezweni as Dr. Mensah, the CEO of emotional depth and rational grace. Her scenes with Murderbot are pure gold—subtle tension and trust woven into every glance and pause. The comedy isn’t loud; it’s in her slicing responses that cut through the cyborg’s grump with surgical wit.

And don’t sleep on David Dastmalchian’s Gurathin or the ensemble of clueless humans. They play their archetypes—neurotic tech, earnest explorer—so straight that Murderbot’s reactions become the punchline. This cast’s unity in tone, from clipped quips to awkward tenderness, is lightning in a bottle.

Tone that triumphs

Now, let’s talk about the tone of Murderbot—it’s a masterclass in comedic restraint. Every line, every reaction shot, is calibrated to the cyborg’s clipped, sharp rhythm. There’s no overacting here, just pure, awkward brilliance that turns sci-fi tropes into laugh-out-loud moments without ever losing heart.

Visual comedy in Murderbot is the secret sauce you didn’t expect. Think Buster Keaton in space armor—reaction shots, blaster malfunctions, and silences so pregnant with judgment they could win awards. It’s a rare feat for a sci-fi show to nail physical humor this well.

Then there’s the unexpected chemistry across every duo in Murderbot.

Humans as hilarious foils

Diving deeper into Murderbot’s brilliance, the human ensemble serves as the perfect Greek chorus of cluelessness. Each character—earnest explorer, neurotic tech, idealistic researcher—plays their archetype just straight enough to amplify Murderbot’s sardonic reactions, turning every interaction into a setup for pure comedic gold.

These humans in MurderBot aren’t the joke themselves; they’re the catalyst for hilarity. Their oblivious optimism and well-meaning blunders clash spectacularly with Murderbot’s disdain, creating a dynamic where every eye-roll or muttered quip lands like a punchline. It’s subtle, sharp, and relentlessly funny.

This contrast in MURDERBOT showcases the cast’s unity in delivery. They lean into their roles with just enough sincerity to make the android’s exasperation relatable and riotous. It’s a testament to the show’s writing and acting that even tertiary characters feel essential to the laugh track.

Why Murderbot reigns supreme

In the end, Murderbot isn’t just a comedy—it’s a comedic empire waiting to expand. With a cast this unified, we’re craving 10,000 more episodes, holiday specials where Murderbot grumbles through festivities, and a campy Sanctuary Moon spin-off. This is lightning in a bottle, fam—don’t let it slip away.