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Pluribus (2025)

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Genre
psychological thriller, black comedy television series, science fiction television series, post-apocalyptic television series
Country
United States
Length
1 season, 9 episodes
Rated
TV-MA
Rating
7.9 of 10 from 968 voters
Elsewhere
IMDb

How it feels

A novelist in New Mexico is one of the last humans untouched by an alien virus that turns everyone else into a peaceful hive mind. The hive mind tries to bring her and other immune people into the collective against their will.

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What happens

Pluribus is an American post-apocalyptic science fiction television series created by Vince Gilligan for Apple TV. Set and filmed primarily in Albuquerque, New Mexico, the series follows novelist Carol Sturka (Rhea Seehorn), who finds herself isolated after an alien virus transforms the rest of humanity into a peaceful and content hive mind, which nevertheless seeks to assimilate her and other immune individuals. Pluribus premiered on Apple TV on November 7, 2025. A second season has been ordered. The title of the series refers to e pluribus unum, a Latin motto of the United States which means 'out of many, one'. Pluribus has received acclaim from critics, with praise for Gilligan's writing and direction and Seehorn's performance, as well as the show's originality, tone, and stylistic influences, though its pacing received some criticism. The series has received numerous accolades. At the 78th Primetime Emmy Awards, it earned 18 nominations, including Outstanding Drama Series, as well as acting nominations for Seehorn, Karolina Wydra, Carlos-Manuel Vesga, Jeff Hiller, and Miriam Shor. It has also been nominated for two Golden Globe Awards and two Critics' Choice Awards, with Seehorn winning Best Actress in a Drama Series at both ceremonies. Additionally, the series was honored with a Peabody Award and was named one of the 10 best television programs of 2025 by the American Film Institute. (from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA)

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