Overview
- Apple released the first two episodes on Nov. 7, with new installments arriving Fridays and a nine‑episode Season 1 finale set for Dec. 26.
- Early reception is strong, including a 100% critics score on Rotten Tomatoes and Top 10 placements on Apple TV+ charts in multiple countries, according to FlixPatrol.
- The series centers on Carol Sturka, one of the few people immune to “The Joining,” a global event portrayed as creating a peaceful collective consciousness.
- Apple ordered two seasons up front, and industry reporting cites a premium budget of about $15 million per episode.
- Created by Vince Gilligan and largely set in Albuquerque, the show stands apart from the Breaking Bad universe and foregrounds Seehorn’s acclaimed lead turn.