Archive · 5 Dec 2025
Pluribus NRI Character Sparks Backlash
There's a new show called Pluribus that's really popular.
It's about a world where everyone is always happy, and it's made by the same person who created Breaking Bad.
In one episode, there's a character who's supposed to be an NRI (Indian living abroad) who speaks Hindi, but a lot of Indian viewers didn't like how she spoke.
They thought her Hindi was really bad and that the actors and creators didn't put much effort into making it sound right.
Some people even joked that the show is 'Breaking Hindi' instead of 'Breaking Bad'.
The show is on Apple TV and has nine episodes in its first season, with more seasons planned.
Pluribus, a new sci-fi drama, is gaining global popularity, including among Indian audiences.
A character in the show, purported to be an NRI, speaks Hindi poorly, sparking backlash.
Indian viewers criticized the casting choice and the legibility of the Hindi dialogue.
Fans also objected to the depiction of non-American characters in the show.
Pluribus has premiered six episodes, with the seventh set to release on December 12 on Apple TV.
- Who
- Indian viewers and fans of Pluribus
- What
- Backlash against an NRI character's Hindi pronunciation in the show Pluribus
- When
- Recent, with the seventh episode set to release on December 12
- Where
- Global, with significant attention from Indian audiences
- Why
- Due to the perceived poor Hindi pronunciation and casting choices
- Show
- Pluribus
- Creator
- Breaking Bad universe creator
- Platform
- Apple TV
- Episode Count
- 9 (Season 1)
- Release Date
- December 12 (Episode 7)