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Murderbot S1E4 — Escape Velocity Protocol

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Murderbot•Season 1•Episode 4

Escape Velocity Protocol

7.6/10 · 1,970 votesMay 29, 202523 min

Ranked #4 of 10 in Season 1•matches the season avg

As an enemy takes aim at Murderbot, an ally tries to orchestrate a getaway. The team grapples with a leadership shake-up and a shocking ultimatum.

Directed byToa Fraser

Written byChris Weitz, Paul Weitz

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Cast7

Alexander Skarsgård

Alexander Skarsgård

Murderbot

Noma Dumezweni

Noma Dumezweni

Mensah

David Dastmalchian

David Dastmalchian

Gurathin

Sabrina Wu

Sabrina Wu

Pin Lee

Akshay Khanna

Akshay Khanna

Ratthi

Tamara Podemski

Tamara Podemski

Bharadwaj

Tattiawna Jones

Tattiawna Jones

Arada

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Toa Fraser

Toa Fraser

Director

Chris Weitz

Chris Weitz

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Paul Weitz

Paul Weitz

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Daniel Grant

Director of Photography

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Kyle Brunet

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Episode Summary

"Escape Velocity Protocol" is episode 4 of Murderbot season 1. It scored 7.6/10 from 1,970 votes, ranking #4 of 10 episodes this season (season average 7.6). Directed by Toa Fraser and written by Chris Weitz, Paul Weitz, it aired on May 29, 2025.

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