Pluribus Star Rhea Seehorn Weighs In On That First Kiss

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The people behind the popular sci-fi series Pluribus discuss the kiss between characters Carol, played by Rhea Seehorn, and Zosia, played by Karolina Wydra.

Despite a brief respite in the latest episode of Pluribus, Carol is still deeply troubled. She’s overwhelmed by both her worries about the world and her sadness over the loss of her wife, Helen (Miriam Shor), but she’s determined to keep going.

After being alone for a grueling forty days, Carol is finally comforted by Zosia. Zosia was sent to her by a mysterious group known as the Others, and chosen because she looks like a character from a novel Carol was writing. Their meeting is deeply emotional, with Carol holding onto Zosia as if she needs her to survive. The episode, which is the second-to-last of Pluribus season one, shows their connection growing rapidly and culminates in a kiss.

In a recent interview with Deadline, actress Seehorn discussed the connection between her character and Zosia. She explained that their relationship is complex, as Carol is in a delicate and vulnerable state. Despite Zosia being sent to her by mysterious figures, Seehorn believes both characters developed real feelings for each other, even with a sense of underlying danger.

I initially thought Zosia and Carol’s connection was just meant to be a distraction, something to make Carol appealing. But we quickly realized Carol was deeply damaged by her isolation – the idea that she could be trapped like this forever, completely alone, was terrifying. It was a truly unsettling realization, and it left her incredibly fragile and vulnerable.

According to Seehorn, Carol is currently questioning everything and everyone, including Zosia. The character likely suspects things are too good to be true and feels uneasy about the relationship. Whether these feelings are valid or stem from her past trauma is still unclear. Seehorn described an internal conflict, explaining, ‘A part of her is constantly thinking, ‘Don’t be naive, this can’t be real.”

According to Seehorn, Carol started realizing that while she appreciated the attention from her love interest, it was also controlling. Sending Zosia to her might seem like a thoughtful gesture, but Carol suspects it’s actually part of a bigger plan. This makes her wonder if she can truly trust anyone around her.

She’s starting to understand that while something felt good initially, it was also a way to control her. It was both manipulative and a kind gesture, and she’s questioning if those two things can coexist. This leads to bigger questions about what she even considers real love. She wonders if she can truly be loved if no one expresses affection in the way she expects, and if love loses its meaning if it’s shared with others. She feels like her sense of self-worth is tied to being uniquely loved, similar to how someone might feel diminished if others also appreciate something they value. Is this a flaw in her own thinking, or is she being manipulated? She’s overthinking everything, deliberately tilting her perceptions to reinforce a comforting but ultimately false belief that helps her cope with feeling deeply hurt.

The first season of Pluribus will conclude on December 24, 2025, and all episodes will be available to stream on Apple TV+. Good news for fans – the show has been picked up for a second season!

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2025-12-21 05:48