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Vince Gilligan’s Pluribus Sets Nov. 7 Apple TV+ Debut as Creator Rejects Breaking Bad Crossovers

Apple TV+ made a rare two‑season upfront bet on Vince Gilligan’s standalone sci‑fi drama built around Rhea Seehorn.

Overview

  • Rhea Seehorn leads as Carol Sturka, with the official logline describing her as “the most miserable person on Earth” tasked with saving the world from happiness.
  • The nine‑episode first season launches Nov. 7 on Apple TV+, and a second season has already been ordered.
  • The story centers on an unexplained phenomenon that leaves the global population content and hive‑minded while the protagonist remains unaffected.
  • Gilligan emphasized there will be no crossover with his Breaking Bad/Better Call Saul universe and said the Albuquerque setting reflects his desire to retain longtime crew.
  • Framed as a high‑budget, high‑concept character study, the series lets Gilligan “write a hero” again, with Carol portrayed as imperfect yet intent on doing the right thing.