'Better Call Saul' Star Rhea Seehorn Leads Apple TV+'s Dystopian Sci-Fi Drama 'Pluribus'

Vince Gilligan, the acclaimed creator behind iconic television shows 'Breaking Bad' and 'Better Call Saul', is making a highly anticipated return to the small screen with a new science-fiction drama titled 'Pluribus'. The series is set to premiere on Apple TV+ on November 7, 2025.

At the center of this dystopian narrative is Rhea Seehorn, known for her acclaimed performance as Kim Wexler in 'Better Call Saul'. Seehorn portrays the lead character, Carol, a perpetually miserable woman who becomes humanity's unlikely last hope in a world overtaken by forced happiness. The trailer reveals a world where everyone around Carol has been infected by a virus that induces eternal joy, but she appears to be immune.

'Pluribus' marks Gilligan's first major television project since the conclusion of 'Better Call Saul' in 2022. The title itself is a nod to the Latin phrase 'E pluribus unum' ("Out of many, one"), hinting at the show's central theme. While some viewers have drawn comparisons to Neal Shusterman's novel 'All Better Now', which also explores a happiness-inducing virus, Apple has not confirmed any official connection between the two works.

With a nine-episode first season already greenlit and a second season in the works, 'Pluribus' is poised to captivate audiences with its unique blend of science-fiction and social commentary. Fans of Gilligan's previous acclaimed series are eagerly anticipating this new venture, which promises to deliver the same level of narrative depth and cinematic storytelling that has become the hallmark of his work.