Prepare to have your expectations challenged by Pluribus, Vince Gilligan’s daring new Apple TV+ series that defies all conventional storytelling! This upcoming show, created by the mastermind behind Breaking Bad, promises to take viewers on a wild ride through a world where the unhappiest person alive has the extraordinary task of saving everyone from happiness itself. But here's where it gets controversial—can misery truly be the key to salvation? And this is the part most people miss: it’s not just another drama; it’s a bold, genre-bending journey that blends the familiar with the utterly strange.
Apple TV+ has just released a fresh teaser trailer for Pluribus, featuring Rhea Seehorn—widely acclaimed for her role in Better Call Saul—who stars as Carol, a character remarkably different from her previous work. The series is firmly set in an alternate version of Albuquerque, a world that mirrors our own yet veers off in unnerving and unexpected directions. Alongside Seehorn, the cast includes Karolina Wydra (Sneaky Pete) and Carlos-Manuel Vesga (The Hijacking of Flight 601), with notable guest stars like Miriam Shor (American Fiction) and Samba Schutte (Our Flag Means Death) adding further intrigue.
What does the teaser reveal? Surprisingly little about the plot—but enough to stir curiosity. We see Carol engaging in a tense phone conversation with a mysterious voice offering support: "Help in any form you need—food, medicine, anything. We will find what makes you different." Then, a twist—the call is actually with someone at the White House via C-SPAN, hinting at high stakes and political undertones. That’s all we get, but it’s tantalizing enough to leave viewers hungry for more.
In a recent interview, Vince Gilligan described the series as "fun and different," admitting he isn’t sure how audiences will respond—whether they’ll love it, despise it, or find themselves somewhere in the murky middle. He emphasized the uniqueness of Seehorn’s new role, which is a far cry from Kim Wexler, though the Albuquerque setting remains the same in name only. "The world changes abruptly right from the first episode," he shared. "It’s our modern world, but something shifts dramatically, and that shift drives the drama throughout the entire season."
Pluribus was given a two-season straight-to-series order, confirming that Apple TV+ has big confidence in Gilligan’s latest vision. The first two episodes will launch on November 7, with weekly releases every Friday running through December 26. Fans of innovative, thought-provoking television are closely watching to see if Pluribus will live up to the buzz.
What’s your take on the Pluribus teaser? Are you excited to see Rhea Seehorn in a completely new light? Do you think a story about fighting happiness through misery has the potential to captivate, or is it simply too strange to catch on? Let us know your thoughts—this could be the start of a heated debate!
