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Vince Gilligan’s Pluribus Earns Strong Debut on Apple TV+ as Season 2 Gets Greenlight

Early acclaim prompted a pre-finale renewal, signaling Apple TV+'s confidence in Gilligan's pivot to science fiction.

Overview

  • The series premiered on Apple TV+ with a nine-episode first season rolling out weekly through December 26, 2025.
  • Apple TV+ confirmed a second season order before the first season finished airing.
  • Initial reviews report a 100% score on Rotten Tomatoes with praise from outlets such as the BBC and The Hollywood Reporter.
  • Rhea Seehorn leads as a character immune to a contagion that induces pervasive happiness in an alternate version of Albuquerque.
  • Gilligan has suggested a limited multi-season plan of roughly four seasons depending on creative factors, with reports citing international filming in Spain and the Canary Islands and a budget of up to $15 million per episode.