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Executives Demanded Bigger 'Pluribus' Finale
21 Jul
Summary
- Executives pushed for a more explosive Season 1 finale.
- The original ending involved a subtle, secret handshake gesture.
- Carol Sturka's fate hinges on alien experimentation with frozen eggs.
The Season 1 finale of "Pluribus" underwent a significant alteration due to requests from Apple TV and Sony executives, aiming for a more impactful conclusion. Creator Vince Gilligan received suggestions that led to a drastically different ending for the episode titled "Pluribus."
Initially, the intended finale featured a subtle exchange between characters, described by co-writer Gordon Smith as a "secret handshake." This understated moment would have conveyed solidarity between survivors.
However, executives pushed for a more dramatic resolution. This resulted in the finale incorporating a 'bombshell' element, a change Gilligan reportedly found to be "a great note." The aired ending sees protagonist Carol Sturka discovering the alien hive mind, the Joined, are experimenting with her frozen eggs and preparing to use an atomic bomb.
