Archive · 8 Nov 2025
Pluribus: Vince Gilligan's New Sci-Fi Series Garners Early Buzz
Imagine a super smart TV show creator who made 'Breaking Bad.'
He has a new show called 'Pluribus' on Apple TV+.
In this show, a strange alien virus makes almost everyone think the same thing, like they're all connected in one big brain!
But there's one person, a writer named Carol, who is not affected.
She's like a superhero who can think for herself while everyone else is in a big group mind.
People on the internet are saying the show is amazing, with a really cool idea that makes you want to keep watching.
Even famous game makers are saying the creator is a genius!
Some people think it's one of the best new shows they've seen and might even win awards.
Vince Gilligan, creator of 'Breaking Bad,' has a new science fiction drama titled 'Pluribus' on Apple TV+.
Early social media reactions, including from Hideo Kojima, praise the series as 'incredible' and a 'strong hook.'
The show stars Rhea Seehorn as Carol Sturka, a romance novel author immune to an alien virus that creates a collective human consciousness.
Fans compare 'Pluribus' to shows like 'Better Call Saul' and 'The Last of Us' while noting its unique dystopian themes and dark humor.
The plot involves astronomers discovering an extraterrestrial signal containing an RNA sequence that, when replicated, triggers the mind-connecting virus.
- Who
- Vince Gilligan (creator), Rhea Seehorn (star as Carol Sturka), Hideo Kojima (game designer, commenter)
- What
- Early social media reviews for the new Apple TV+ sci-fi drama 'Pluribus,' created by Vince Gilligan, show high anticipation and positive reactions from fans and critics alike.
- When
- Early reactions based on the first episode(s) and new episodes released weekly.
- Where
- Apple TV+
- Why
- The series marks Vince Gilligan's return to science fiction and his first project outside the Breaking Bad universe in over a decade, featuring a unique premise about a hive-mind virus and an immune protagonist.
Critical Reception (Early Social Media)
Audience Reception (Early Social Media)
Overall Impression
Critical Reception (Early Social Media)
Critics and industry figures like Hideo Kojima are calling the series 'incredible' and praising Gilligan's genius, with some speculating about Emmy awards for its concept and storytelling.
Audience Reception (Early Social Media)
Viewers describe the show as having an 'insane premise and strong hook,' with some being 'completely hooked' and calling the first two episodes 'the best' in a long time, comparing it to a mix of acclaimed shows but also unique.
Show's Appeal
Critical Reception (Early Social Media)
The series is noted for its mystery, sci-fi elements, and high-quality production.
Audience Reception (Early Social Media)
The 'darkly comic dystopian nightmare' offers a unique premise and potential for diverse storytelling directions.
- Series Title
- Pluribus
- Platform
- Apple TV+
- Creator
- Vince Gilligan
- Lead Actor
- Rhea Seehorn
- Lead Character
- Carol Sturka
- Genre
- Science Fiction, Dystopian
- Key Plot Element
- Alien virus creating a hive mind, immune protagonist
