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Apple TV's Pluribus: Sci-Fi Series Redefines Genre Expectations

11/29/2025

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Apple TV's sci-fi series Pluribus, created by Vince Gilligan, is its biggest launch.
The story follows Carol, one of the few people unaffected by a virus forming a global hivemind.
Critics describe Pluribus as a multifaceted narrative blending satire, horror, and morality, with Rhea Seehorn leading.
Five episodes have been released, with a second season confirmed and new episodes airing weekly toward the finale on December 26.

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Story summary

Apple TV's sci-fi series Pluribus, created by Vince Gilligan, is its biggest launch.
The story follows Carol, one of the few people unaffected by a virus forming a global hivemind.
Critics describe Pluribus as a multifaceted narrative blending satire, horror, and morality, with Rhea Seehorn leading.
Five episodes have been released, with a second season confirmed and new episodes airing weekly toward the finale on December 26.