Overview
- The series premiered with two episodes on November 7 and will roll out its nine‑episode first season weekly on Fridays through December 26, with Episode 3 (Grenade) set for November 14.
- Early reception remains strong, with a reported 100% critics’ score on Rotten Tomatoes following the debut.
- Rhea Seehorn stars as Carol Sturka in a high‑concept drama where an extraterrestrial phenomenon folds most of humanity into a cheerful hive mind while a few remain immune.
- Gilligan opened the writers’ room for Season 2 after Apple’s rare upfront two‑season order and has suggested the story could extend beyond that plan.
- End credits include the message “This show was made by humans,” reflecting Gilligan’s public rejection of generative AI, and promotional clips repurpose footage of Breaking Bad alumni without signaling a narrative crossover.