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Pluribus Is Now Apple TV's Most-Watched Series as Season 1 Nears Its Finale

Strong reviews powered the Vince Gilligan series to record viewership ahead of the Dec. 26 finale.

Overview

  • Apple confirmed Pluribus as the most-watched show in its history following Episode 7, sharing a celebratory promo clip.
  • The nine-episode season continues its weekly rollout on Fridays, with Episode 8 on Dec. 19 and the finale on Dec. 26.
  • The latest episode delivered a notable development about the hive’s stance toward the remaining independents and deepened the show’s focus on isolation.
  • Apple has already renewed the series for season 2, with industry reporting citing a roughly $15 million-per-episode budget and estimating a late-2027 return.
  • Critical reception remains strong—with a 98% critics score on Rotten Tomatoes and recent awards nominations—while audience scores sit around 68%.