The Murderbot Diaries is a science fiction series by American author Martha Wells, published by Tor Books. It follows a self-aware cyborg security unit, known as Murderbot, who gains autonomy from its corporate owners and navigates a space-faring society while grappling with emotions and relationships. The series, set in a hyper-capitalist future with advanced AI and interstellar travel, includes seven books and several short stories beginning with All Systems Red (2017) and continuing through System Collapse (2023). A television adaptation was ordered by Apple TV+ in 2023, with Alexander Skarsgård among the cast and production team.