Pluribus is one of the last catch ups I started whilst I was in Bangkok. Surprisingly, only Apple TV and Amazon worked there for me. Like Fiji, no Disney+ or my local streamers (Stan, Binge and Paramount+) allowed. Boo!
It feels like a lot of series I am watching are post-apocalyptic, I am not really into science fiction, however this has elements of sci-fi.
Created by Vince Gilligan for Apple TV, the series is set/filmed primarily in Albuquerque, New Mexico.
Pluribus follows novelist Carol Sturka (Rhea Seehorn), who finds herself isolated after an alien virus transforms the rest of humanity into a peaceful and content hive mind, which nevertheless seeks to assimilate her and other immune individuals.
I am late to the party. The series premiered on Apple TV on November 7, 2025. A second season has been ordered.
The title of the series refers to e pluribus unum, a Latin motto of the United States which means 'out of many, one'. Pluribus has received acclaim from critics, with praise for Gilligan's writing and direction and Seehorn's performance, as well as the show's originality, tone, and stylistic influences, though its pacing received some criticism.
Pluribus has received numerous accolades. At the 78th Primetime Emmy Awards, it earned 18 nominations, including Outstanding Drama Series, as well as acting nominations for Seehorn, Karolina Wydra, Carlos-Manuel Vesga, Jeff Hiller, and Miriam Shor.
It has also been nominated for two Golden Globe Awards and two Critics' Choice Awards, with Seehorn winning Best Actress in a Drama Series at both ceremonies. Additionally, the series was honoured with a Peabody Award and was named one of the 10 best television programs of 2025 by the American Film Institute.
It sure is a different kind of series. I enjoyed it. However, it was a bit slow in parts, so I agree with the critics note around pacing.
If like me you are behind on the hype show, maybe stop reading...... here. La Chica o El Mundo is the ninth episode and first season finale. The episode was written by executive producers Alison Tatlock and Gordon Smith, and directed by Smith.
It was released on Christmas Eve last year, so I am only a few months behind. The finale sees Manousos finally reaches Albuquerque, leaving Carol to debate whether to help him in making a plan to destroy the Others.
The episode received critical acclaim, with critics praising the scenes between Carol and Manousos, the performances and the cliffhanger.
Manousos arrives at Carol's home. Carol uses a translator app to communicate with him, and he reveals his intent to destroy the Others if the Joining cannot be reversed. Manousos searches Carol's home for listening devices.
Carol brings him to stay at one of her neighbour's homes. After seeing Carol call Zosia, Manousos asks the Others to send Zosia to talk to him privately. Carol takes her away, but Manousos calls for another member of the Others to replace Zosia. Zosia suddenly goes into convulsions and Carol finds that Manousos has intentionally triggered a global seizure to test the radio frequency he discovered. Carol stops him, and Zosia and the Others leave the city to protect themselves from Manousos. Carol leaves with Zosia, and they tour the world together for two weeks.
During this time, Kusimayu, an immune teenager in rural Peru, willingly joins the Others, proving the customised virus works. Zosia reveals Kusimayu's fate to Carol and confesses that the Others are working to extract Carol's stem cells from her frozen eggs, expecting to complete her custom virus in about a month. Carol has Zosia return her home with a large crate containing an atom bomb and tells Manousos that she is ready to help him.
So when will season two of this off beat drama land? With the current timetable of streaming series being released, who would know. Time will tell. I did enjoy the show. It was definitely different.
Apple TV really are continuing to deliver quality content. Speaking of sci-fi their Silo series wraps up tomorrow, with Dar Matter returning last week.
They also have Ted Lasso midway through the reboot. With Stick, Slow Horses and Bad Monkey all on the way.
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