Get ready to have your mind blown—Apple TV+ just dropped a teaser trailer for Pluribus, Vince Gilligan’s latest brainchild, and it’s as wild as it is mysterious. But here’s where it gets controversial: What if the most miserable person on Earth is the only one who can save the world—from happiness? Yes, you read that right. This genre-bending series stars Rhea Seehorn (fresh off Better Call Saul) in a role that’s nothing like Kim Wexler, and that’s exactly what makes it intriguing. But will fans embrace the change? Only time will tell.
The nine-episode drama, already greenlit for two seasons, also features Karolina Wydra (Sneaky Pete) and Carlos-Manuel Vesga (The Hijacking of Flight 601), with guest appearances by Miriam Shor (American Fiction) and Samba Schutte (Our Flag Means Death). And this is the part most people miss: The teaser trailer hints at a world where everything changes abruptly—think modern-day Albuquerque, but not as you know it. Seehorn’s character, Carol, is at the center of it all, receiving cryptic calls from the White House via C-SPAN, promising help but hinting at something far more sinister. What makes her different? And why does it matter?
Gilligan himself admits he’s nervous about how audiences will react. ‘It’s going to be fun and different,’ he said, ‘but I have no idea if people will love it or hate it.’ Here’s the kicker: The world shifts dramatically in the first episode, and the fallout drives the drama for the entire series. Is it sci-fi? Psychological thriller? Dark comedy? Gilligan isn’t saying—but he promises it’s unlike anything we’ve seen before.
The first two episodes premiere on Apple TV+ on November 7, with new episodes dropping every Friday through December 26. Now, the big question: Will Pluribus redefine storytelling, or will it leave audiences scratching their heads? Let us know what you think of the teaser trailer—and don’t hold back. This is one series that’s begging for a heated debate.
