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Pluribus Premieres to Rave Reviews as Apple TV+ Drama Tops Charts and Lands Season 2

Early acclaim has already triggered a Season 2 order.

Overview

  • Vince Gilligan’s new sci‑fi series starring Rhea Seehorn opened with a 100% critics’ score on Rotten Tomatoes, according to multiple reports.
  • Early viewing data from FlixPatrol shows the series No. 1 on Apple TV+ in the U.S. and No. 2 worldwide after its two‑episode launch.
  • Apple confirmed a second season on the day of the premiere, extending the show’s upfront multi‑season commitment.
  • The story centers on a lone protagonist who remains immune as a mysterious event links most of humanity into a cheerful hive mind.
  • Industry and fan response includes high‑profile praise, with Hideo Kojima lauding the premiere, as Gilligan notes he developed the concept for years and crafted the lead for Seehorn.