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Vince Gilligan’s Pluribus Debuts as Apple TV+ Chart-Topper With Perfect Early Reviews

Apple renewed the Rhea Seehorn-led sci-fi drama after its two-episode launch, reflecting confidence in a character-driven take on a hive-mind premise.

Overview

  • FlixPatrol data shows the series climbed to No. 1 on Apple TV+ in the U.S. and No. 2 worldwide shortly after release.
  • Early critical reception is overwhelmingly positive, with a 100% Rotten Tomatoes score reported from initial reviews.
  • Apple confirmed a second season on premiere day, and Vince Gilligan has said he wants the show to run as long as Seehorn wishes.
  • Rhea Seehorn stars as Carol Sturka, one of a few people unaffected by a global signal/virus that renders most of humanity a peaceful collective.
  • Gilligan reunited longtime collaborators from his previous hits and has emphasized a human-made ethos, reflected in the end-credits note, “This show was made by humans.”