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Vince Gilligan's 'Pluribus' Tops Apple TV Ratings Amid Mixed Reviews

12/31/2025

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Gilligan's "Pluribus" Success

Vince Gilligan's sci-fi series "Pluribus" is Apple TV's most-watched show since its November premiere.
The plot follows Carol, a novelist immune to an alien virus that triggers a hive mind.
The first season concluded on Christmas Eve.
Filming for Season 2 is not expected to start until spring 2026.
Critics praise its philosophical depth, while audiences are mixed due to pacing.

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Carol Confronts Others

Pluribus Season 1 finale shows Carol returning to Manousos with an atom bomb to confront the Others.
The ending diverged from a subtler script that would have Carol rejoin Manousos, to boost Season 2 anticipation.
The finale echoes an earlier scene where Carol discusses atom bombs with the Others, who would provide one to spread the infection over self-preservation.
This sets the stage for future conflict in Season 2.

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Gilligan's "Pluribus" Success

Vince Gilligan's sci-fi series "Pluribus" is Apple TV's most-watched show since its November premiere.
The plot follows Carol, a novelist immune to an alien virus that triggers a hive mind.
The first season concluded on Christmas Eve.
Filming for Season 2 is not expected to start until spring 2026.
Critics praise its philosophical depth, while audiences are mixed due to pacing.

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