Vince Gilligans Pluribus Review A Dark Sci Fi Drama Worth Watching

Rhea Seehorn shines in a world overtaken by eerie happiness

Vince Gilligan, the genius behind Breaking Bad and Better Call Saul, has returned after more than a decade with a brand-new Apple TV+ series — Pluribus. This time, he trades meth labs for mind games in a science-fiction world that looks perfect on the surface but hides a chilling truth underneath.

The show introduces us to Carol Sturka, played by the brilliant Rhea Seehorn, as she navigates through a world where everyone seems too cheerful — almost disturbingly so. Pluribus cleverly asks the question: what happens when happiness stops being a choice and becomes a form of control?

The unsettling beauty of ‘Pluribus’

Set in Albuquerque, New Mexico, the series paints a haunting picture of normalcy gone wrong. Streets, homes, and offices appear peaceful, but the people within them act unnervingly calm — like puppets trapped in fake joy. Carol, a romance novelist who secretly despises her own work, begins to notice this strange new reality. She soon discovers that she might be one of the last few people not infected by this forced bliss that’s sweeping humanity.

 

 

 

 

 

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Gilligan’s storytelling is as meticulous as ever. The two-episode premiere takes its time, slowly drawing viewers into Carol’s confusion and fear. By the end of the second episode, you’re left with more questions than answers — and that’s exactly what makes Pluribus so addictive.

Rhea Seehorn delivers another powerhouse performance

After her standout role in Better Call Saul, Rhea Seehorn once again proves her ability to portray complex, layered characters. Her Carol is miserable yet witty, vulnerable yet defiant — someone we can all oddly relate to. You can feel her loneliness and disbelief in every frame.

 

 

 

 

 

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Pluribus moves at a deliberate pace, blending mystery, dark comedy, and psychological tension. It’s a show that rewards patience, as every unsettling moment adds another layer to its strange, thought-provoking universe.