Apple TV's sci-fi series Pluribus, created by Vince Gilligan and starring Rhea Seehorn, continues its first season with episode 8, titled 'Charm Offensive,' arriving on Friday, December 19, 2025. The show has quickly gained buzz with glowing reviews and nominations for Seehorn at the Golden Globes and Critics' Choice Awards. Season 1 wraps up the following week on December 26.
Series Overview
Pluribus is a high-concept sci-fi drama from Vince Gilligan, known for Breaking Bad and Better Call Saul. The series explores a world where humanity operates as a hive-mind, with protagonist Carol Sturka, an immune novelist played by Rhea Seehorn, leading a one-woman rebellion to preserve her independence. Gilligan and Seehorn, who previously collaborated on Better Call Saul, discussed the character's origins in a recent featurette. Influences include classics like The Twilight Zone and The X-Files, but Pluribus delves deeper into its intricate premise.
Release Schedule
Season 1 consists of nine episodes, premiering with a double bill on November 7, 2025. New episodes drop weekly on Fridays:
- Episode 1: 'We Is Us' – November 7, 2025
- Episode 2: 'Pirate Lady' – November 7, 2025
- Episode 3: 'Grenade' – November 14, 2025
- Episode 4: 'Please, Carol' – November 21, 2025
- Episode 5: 'Got Milk' – November 28, 2025
- Episode 6: 'HDP' – December 5, 2025
- Episode 7: 'The Gap' – December 12, 2025
- Episode 8: 'Charm Offensive' – December 19, 2025
- Episode 9: Title TBC – December 26, 2025
Apple TV has renewed the series for a second season of nine episodes, signaling strong confidence in the project.
Awards Recognition
Just weeks after launch, Pluribus earned nominations at major awards. Rhea Seehorn is up for Best Lead Actress in a Drama Series at the Golden Globes, facing competition from Britt Lower (Severance), Helen Mirren (MobLand), and Bella Ramsey (The Last of Us). The show also received nods at the Critics' Choice Awards.
Pluribus is available to stream on Apple TV with a seven-day free trial option.