Get ready to have your mind blown: Vince Gilligan, the mastermind behind Breaking Bad and Better Call Saul, is back with a brand-new series that’s as intriguing as it is baffling. Pluribus, the upcoming Apple TV+ show, has been shrouded in mystery—until now. And this is the part most people miss: Rhea Seehorn, the brilliant actress known for her role as Kim Wexler, takes center stage as Carol, a character at the heart of a global crisis that’s anything but ordinary. But here’s where it gets controversial: the show’s official description hints at a bizarre twist—Carol, described as ‘the most miserable person on Earth,’ must save the world from an unexpected threat: happiness itself. Yes, you read that right.
The newly released trailer drops breadcrumbs that are begging to be analyzed. A TV chyron warns viewers to use ‘landlines only,’ while scenes of people stockpiling supplies and Carol driving a police car (could she be a cop?) add layers of intrigue. But here’s the real kicker: Gilligan wrote this series specifically for Seehorn, calling it a ‘departure’ from his previous work. In a 2022 interview with Consequence, Seehorn revealed, ‘[Gilligan] came to me and said he wrote something for me, which made me cry.’ She insists it’s not a Kim Wexler spinoff, despite what fans might hope. ‘I know some people won’t believe it until it airs,’ she admitted.
Watching the teaser, it’s clear Carol is a far cry from Kim Wexler, though both characters are undeniably trapped in their own unique forms of chaos. Pluribus premieres November 7th on Apple TV+, and it’s already sparking debates. Here’s the question we can’t stop thinking about: Can a show about saving the world from happiness actually make us happy? Let us know your thoughts in the comments—this is one conversation you won’t want to miss.
