Vince Gilligan’s ‘Pluribus’ Is Not What You Expect — And That’s the Point
So, here’s something that’s caught a lot of attention lately—Vince Gilligan, the mastermind behind Breaking Bad and Better Call Saul , is finally stepping into something completely new: science fiction. His upcoming Apple TV+ series is called Pluribus , and honestly, it's sounding just as strange and intriguing as you'd hope. The show is set to premiere with two episodes on November 7, and it’s already been confirmed for a second season, so clearly, there’s some serious confidence behind it.
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Now, what is Pluribus actually about? That’s where it gets a bit mysterious. The tagline alone is enough to make you pause: “Happiness is contagious.” But here’s the kicker—Rhea Seehorn, who played Kim Wexler in Better Call Saul , is returning as the lead. Her character, Carol, is being described as “the most miserable person on Earth,” and she somehow has to save the world from happiness . Let that sink in for a second. Not from a virus, not from war… but from happiness. That’s the kind of twisted, genre-bending concept that only Gilligan could dream up.
And yes, there’s already a teaser out there—but it doesn’t explain much. What it does show is bizarre and oddly unsettling. A woman—presumably Carol—is seen licking donuts and putting them back in a communal box labeled “Help yourself” with a smiley face. That scene alone says a lot about the show’s tone. It’s funny, disturbing, and strangely familiar. That blend of discomfort and humor is kind of Gilligan’s signature at this point.
What’s also interesting is that Pluribus is a big shift from the morally gray, crime-ridden worlds Gilligan’s known for. He’s made it clear: there’s no meth, no crime lords, none of the antihero tropes that defined his earlier work. In fact, he’s gone on record saying it’s time for writers to start telling more stories about good people. And that’s what Seehorn’s character seems to be—a flawed, damaged hero, trying her best in a very warped world.
The show’s being produced by Sony Pictures Television and has a solid creative team behind it, including several familiar names from Gilligan’s previous projects. If the first season sticks the landing, it sounds like Pluribus could turn into another cultural juggernaut.
So, whether you're in it for the sci-fi, the satire, or just to see what kind of absurd situations Gilligan puts Rhea Seehorn through next—this is one to keep on your radar.
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