Apple TV+ has announced an official companion podcast for its upcoming sci-fi drama Pluribus, created by Vince Gilligan. The series stars Rhea Seehorn and premieres on November 7, 2025, with the podcast releasing episodes weekly alongside the show. Hosted by editor Chris McCaleb, it will feature insights from the cast and crew.
Show Overview
Pluribus is a new sci-fi drama from Vince Gilligan, known for Breaking Bad, set in a world plagued by a contagion of happiness that needs saving. Rhea Seehorn, alum of Better Call Saul, stars as Carol, described as the most miserable person on Earth, in a story centered around a happiness epidemic in Albuquerque. The series arrives on Apple TV+ this Friday, November 7, 2025, with Apple ramping up marketing efforts in anticipation of a major hit.
Podcast Details
Titled Pluribus: The Official Podcast, this companion series marks Apple's return to producing its own behind-the-scenes content, unlike the third-party podcast for Severance. Produced directly by Apple TV+, it bucks recent trends where external networks handled such projects, like Audacy's involvement with Severance, which included third-party ads.
Hosted by show editor Chris McCaleb, the podcast will include conversations with Gilligan, Seehorn, writers, directors, and other cast and crew members. New episodes will drop each Friday, immediately following the release of each Pluribus installment on Apple TV+. The premiere aligns with the show's debut on November 7.
Apple has previously launched companion podcasts for series like Foundation and Prehistoric Planet, but had paused in-house production until now. This initiative underscores the network's high expectations for Pluribus.