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Rhea Seehorn Explains Carol’s Impulsive Finale Choice in Pluribus

She portrays a woman whose desperate need for connection fuels rash decisions rooted in self-deception.

Overview

  • Seehorn says Carol is "totally lying" to herself about a relationship and tends to react with defensiveness and impulse.
  • She characterizes the finale decision as a spur‑of‑the‑moment move made without a clear plan, driven by fear and hurt.
  • To ground Carol’s author background, Seehorn sampled romantasy titles and visited the Ripped Bodice to study the genre’s range.
  • She explains that The Golden Girls fits as Carol’s comfort show because it models independent women finding community without losing agency.
  • Pluribus’ nine‑episode first season is now fully streaming on Apple TV+ and concludes on a cliffhanger.