2025’s New Sci-Fi Masterpiece is Now Apple’s Most Viewed Show Ever (& There’s More To Come)

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Even before its first season finished, Vince Gilligan’s new show—the mind behind Breaking Bad—quickly became a massive hit, surpassing even the popular series Succession on Apple TV+. This success demonstrates why Apple has become a major player in streaming, consistently releasing high-quality shows like Ted Lasso, Silo, and Dickinson. What’s particularly remarkable is that it achieved this level of popularity after only seven episodes, with two more still to air this season.

Let’s talk about Pluribus, a truly captivating sci-fi series. The show stars Rhea Seahorn as Carol Sturka, a writer who finds herself alone after a strange virus transforms most of humanity into a peaceful, collective consciousness. This hivemind now wants to bring Carol and other immune survivors into the fold. As the show’s description cleverly puts it, it’s about “the most miserable person on Earth must save the world from happiness.”

Pluribus Is Nothing Short Of Iconic

Critics are raving about Pluribus, giving it a 98% rating on Rotten Tomatoes. It’s also become Apple’s most-watched show ever. According to Joan Pons of Fotogramas, the show is brilliantly crafted, skillfully playing with familiar themes and surprising viewers with each episode. Melanie Farland of Salon gave it 4 out of 5 stars, noting that the show connects with viewers on a personal level, much like the strangely empathetic voices Carol hears on her phone.

It’s no surprise that Pluribus has been renewed for a second season, likely to arrive around mid-2027. Fans can expect more of the complex characters and wild storylines that made the first season so popular. Creator Vince Gilligan has a proven track record of delivering exceptional television, as seen with hits like Breaking Bad and Better Call Saul—both critically acclaimed shows, with Breaking Bad often considered one of the greatest of all time. While Gilligan has suggested the show could potentially run for four seasons, he says the final decision rests with Rhea Seahorn.

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2025-12-14 21:42