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Pluribus Draws Early Raves as Apple TV+ Rolls Out Vince Gilligan’s Sci‑Fi Drama

Rhea Seehorn anchors a high‑concept story about a rare holdout to a global hive mind.

Overview

  • Apple premiered two episodes on November 7, with a nine‑episode Season 1 releasing weekly on Fridays through December 26.
  • Critics have praised the series, with reports citing a 100% Rotten Tomatoes score based on early reviews.
  • Vince Gilligan says the Season 2 writers’ room is opening and he can envision the series extending beyond the already ordered two seasons.
  • Apple released a playful promo featuring Breaking Bad and Better Call Saul alumni alongside other celebrities, which is framed as marketing rather than a crossover.
  • The show closes with the line “This show was made by humans,” echoing Gilligan’s recent comments expressing skepticism about AI’s role in creative work.