Vince Gilligan, the creator of the hugely popular TV show Breaking Bad and its prequel, recently launched a new science fiction series outside of that established universe. Given the intense loyalty of Breaking Bad fans, he might have been concerned about how it would be received. However, those worries were unfounded – the new series is a critical and popular success, currently boasting a higher Rotten Tomatoes score than Breaking Bad and maintaining strong viewership just a week after its debut.
The new show, Pluribus, stars Rhea Seehorn, known from Better Call Saul, as a deeply unhappy woman who notices everyone around her suddenly becoming overwhelmingly joyful for no apparent reason. Unlike typical end-of-the-world stories, the show explores whether a world filled with complete happiness and unity is something worth opposing—and for Seehorn’s character, it absolutely is.
The series has received overwhelmingly positive reviews, achieving a rare 100% rating on Rotten Tomatoes based on 86 critic reviews. It’s become increasingly difficult for anyone to find fault with it – no critic wants to be the one to ruin the show’s streak! While many acclaimed shows, like Breaking Bad, didn’t start with perfect scores, Pluribus has. The biggest challenge now will be maintaining this success in the anticipated second season, which seems very promising.
Many are praising Rhea Seehorn’s performance as exceptional, with some believing it could finally earn her an Emmy and overcome past snubs for her work on Better Call Saul. Her performance is a major reason the show, Pluribus, is so compelling. Jack King from GQ described binge-watching it as an incredibly satisfying experience, while Lacy Baugher of Paste Magazine suggests it’s already a strong contender for the best show of the year. Dana Han-Klein from We’re Watching What? immediately conveys her enthusiasm in her review.
“Pluribus is perfection.”
What Are Audiences Saying About ‘Pluribus’?
It’s rare for audiences and critics to have identical opinions, and that’s likely why the overwhelmingly positive reviews for Pluribus haven’t fully translated into equally enthusiastic audience reactions. Still, the reviews are very good – just not quite as stellar as those for Breaking Bad or Better Call Saul. And that’s perfectly acceptable.
Some viewers have criticized the show as being very slow-paced and found Rhea Seehorn’s character difficult to like. However, most reviews praise Pluribus as fantastic, wildly enjoyable, and potentially the best series of the year. Many people were drawn to the show simply because of its creator, Vince Gilligan.
Pluribus fits right in with the high-quality shows Apple TV+ subscribers have grown to love. Like hits such as Slow Horses and Severance, it’s well-made, and Apple TV+ typically lets its shows play out naturally. This suggests we’ll likely see more of this series from creator Gilligan—which will please most viewers, even if it’s not what the main character wants.
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