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Apple TV's Pluribus: A Battle for Individuality Amid Hive Mind

11/15/2025

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Apple TV's Pluribus centers on Carol Sturka, one of 13 humans immune to a virus that forms a hive mind.
Vince Gilligan created the series, exploring individuality versus collectivity.
Carol's struggle against the hive mind raises questions about humanity and choice.
The hive mind's attempts to help Carol complicate her mission to stay independent, with the third episode set for November 14, 2025.

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Story summary

Apple TV's Pluribus centers on Carol Sturka, one of 13 humans immune to a virus that forms a hive mind.
Vince Gilligan created the series, exploring individuality versus collectivity.
Carol's struggle against the hive mind raises questions about humanity and choice.
The hive mind's attempts to help Carol complicate her mission to stay independent, with the third episode set for November 14, 2025.