Vince Gilligan, the mastermind behind Breaking Bad and Better Call Saul, returns after a long hiatus with a new series. Apple TV+’s Pluribus offers a familiar Gilligan vibe in its first trailer, blending a mysterious sci-fi atmosphere reminiscent of Severance.
Starring Rhea Seehorn, known from Better Call Saul, the series features her as Carol Sturka—a woman in an unsettling world. The trailer shows a society where everyone is calm, orderly, and almost “too happy.” A government official tells Carol, “We want you to join us. We’re here for you.” Her response, delivered with Seehorn’s signature edge: “What the hell is going on?”
According to the official synopsis, Pluribus is set in a world where a virus has made nearly all of humanity excessively optimistic, peaceful, and happy. Amid this overwhelming bliss, Carol Sturka is the only one immune. Blending dark humor and psychological tension, the story questions what free will means in a world where “being good” is mandatory.
Gilligan returns to his sci-fi roots from The X-Files era while preserving the character-driven emotional depth of Breaking Bad. Audiences can expect both high-concept sci-fi and profound human drama.
With Apple TV+ establishing itself as a leader in genre television through hits like Severance, Foundation, and Silo, Pluribus fits perfectly into this lineage.
📅 Release Date: November 7, 2025
📺 Platform: Apple TV+
🎬 Creator: Vince Gilligan
🎭 Starring: Rhea Seehorn
🧬 Premise: A virus forces humanity into “mandatory happiness,” and one woman resists.
From the trailer, Pluribus emerges as a modern allegory about dystopian order, artificial peace, and personal resistance. Gilligan once again weaves human nature’s darker facets with humor—this time in a world where even happiness can be dangerous.
