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=== Assistant: Here’s a breakdown of what people critics and general viewers are saying online about Pluribus on Apple TV+ — the good,… ===
Here’s a breakdown of what people (critics and general viewers) are saying online about Pluribus (on Apple TV+) — the good, the contested, and what to expect if you watch it.

==== - Strong critical acclaim: The show currently enjoys a very high critical rating: Metacritic gives it an 86/100 “universal acclaim.” Metacritic<ref>{{cite web|title=Metacritic|url=https://www.metacritic.com/tv/pluribus/|publisher=metacritic.com|access-date=2025-12-01}}</ref> Many reviewers praise the originality of the concept, the writing and direction (from Vince Gilligan), the bold tone shifts, and the way Pluribus challenges typical sci-fi tropes. Metacritic<ref>{{cite web|title=Metacritic|url=https://www.metacritic.com/tv/pluribus/critic-reviews/|publisher=metacritic.com|access-date=2025-12-01}}</ref> ====
* Original and thought-provoking premise: The central idea — a near-global hive-mind that “solves” humanity by merging everyone into a collective consciousness, except a few immune individuals — has impressed many as both bold and philosophically provocative. Wikipedia<ref>{{cite web|title=Wikipedia|url=https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pluribus_%28TV_series%29|publisher=en.wikipedia.org|access-date=2025-12-01}}</ref> Some viewers appreciate it as a “modern reflection” on issues like identity, free will, conformity vs individuality, and what true happiness even means. mint<ref>{{cite web|title=mint|url=https://www.livemint.com/us/trending/pluribus-social-media-review-vince-gilligan-gets-thumbs-up-from-fans-critics-apple-tv-show-has-strong-hook-11762587658286.html|publisher=livemint.com|access-date=2025-12-01}}</ref>
* Atmosphere, visuals, and performance: The show’s production value — cinematography, atmosphere, pacing — is frequently praised. Also the lead performance by Rhea Seehorn gets consistent positive mention. Wikipedia<ref>{{cite web|title=Wikipedia|url=https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pluribus_%28TV_series%29|publisher=en.wikipedia.org|access-date=2025-12-01}}</ref> For many fans, the “slow-burn + weirdness + tension” combination works: it’s described as “simultaneously heartbreaking, hopeful, and disturbing,” offering a different tone than typical mainstream sci-fi. Metacritic<ref>{{cite web|title=Metacritic|url=https://www.metacritic.com/tv/pluribus/|publisher=metacritic.com|access-date=2025-12-01}}</ref>
* It stands out in 2025’s TV landscape: With many shows leaning on reboots, formulaic genre tropes, or familiar plots — Pluribus is seen by many as a fresh breath: unafraid to be weird, introspective, and unsettling. NBC Los Angeles<ref>{{cite web|title=NBC Los Angeles|url=https://www.nbclosangeles.com/entertainment/entertainment-news/pluribus-perfect-score-rotten-tomatoes/3803373/|publisher=NBC Los Angeles|access-date=2025-12-01}}</ref> Some early reactions call the pilot “one of the best in recent memory.” GamesRadar+<ref>{{cite web|title=GamesRadar+|url=https://www.gamesradar.com/entertainment/sci-fi-shows/breaking-bad-creators-new-show-pluribus-debuts-to-a-100-percent-rotten-tomatoes-score-as-viewers-say-its-first-episode-is-one-of-the-best-pilots-in-recent-memory/|publisher=gamesradar.com|access-date=2025-12-01}}</ref>

==== - Slow pacing & deliberate storytelling may frustrate some: A recurring complaint is that the show moves slowly — long silences, little action, minimal dialogue in many scenes. For viewers used to faster-paced or plot-heavy shows, this “slow burn” approach can feel more like “nothing happens.” Wikipedia<ref>{{cite web|title=Wikipedia|url=https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pluribus_%28TV_series%29|publisher=en.wikipedia.org|access-date=2025-12-01}}</ref> Some user reviews even mention losing interest a few episodes in because of the slow rhythm. Metacritic<ref>{{cite web|title=Metacritic|url=https://www.metacritic.com/tv/pluribus/user-reviews/|publisher=metacritic.com|access-date=2025-12-01}}</ref> ====
* Character issues, especially with the lead: While some find the lead performance strong, others consider the main character — immune, isolated, emotionally heavy — to be “unlikeable,” “unrelatable,” or just “too grumpy.” That makes it hard for some to root for her. Metacritic<ref>{{cite web|title=Metacritic|url=https://www.metacritic.com/tv/pluribus/user-reviews/|publisher=metacritic.com|access-date=2025-12-01}}</ref> A few reviews also say the rest of humanity (i.e. the hive-mind) feels dull: no conflict, no intrigue, just a flat mass — which weakens stakes and tension for them. Metacritic<ref>{{cite web|title=Metacritic|url=https://www.metacritic.com/tv/pluribus/user-reviews/|publisher=metacritic.com|access-date=2025-12-01}}</ref>
* Premise feels familiar / not fully original for some: Although the show is praised for its premise, a number of viewers see it as a variation on older “hive-mind / collective consciousness / assimilation” sci-fi tropes — so for them, it doesn’t reinvent the wheel. Metacritic<ref>{{cite web|title=Metacritic|url=https://www.metacritic.com/tv/pluribus/user-reviews/|publisher=metacritic.com|access-date=2025-12-01}}</ref> Some feel the narrative risks being more “conceptually interesting than emotionally compelling” — a thoughtful metaphor, but maybe not gripping dramatic television for all audiences. Metacritic<ref>{{cite web|title=Metacritic|url=https://www.metacritic.com/tv/pluribus/user-reviews/|publisher=metacritic.com|access-date=2025-12-01}}</ref>
* Mixed feelings about tone: drama vs dark comedy vs horror: The show blends sci-fi, drama, horror, and dark comedic elements — which many like, but others find confusing or uneven. For some viewers it works as unsettling and thought-provoking; for others it feels tonally inconsistent. NBC Los Angeles<ref>{{cite web|title=NBC Los Angeles|url=https://www.nbclosangeles.com/entertainment/entertainment-news/pluribus-perfect-score-rotten-tomatoes/3803373/|publisher=NBC Los Angeles|access-date=2025-12-01}}</ref>

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==== Given that you told me earlier you appreciate characters with depth, moral complexity, meaningful struggles, and nuanced arcs — and also like stories where “great actions come from reason, empathy, or realism rather than superpowers or extremes” — Pluribus seems very consistent with your taste. ====

The show’s exploration of free will vs forced unity, individuality vs collective conformity, moral dilemmas under “utopian” illusions — these seem right up your alley. Its slow pacing and cerebral vibe might feel heavy at times, but if you dive in expecting a philosophical, character-driven sci-fi rather than pure entertainment, it may resonate strongly with you.

If you like — I can grab some recent detailed viewer comments from Reddit (positive and negative) for Pluribus, to give you a “social media snapshot” of real-time public opinion (in English).

More on Pluribus reactions and reviewsGamesRadar+Breaking Bad creator's new show Pluribus debuts to a 100% Rotten Tomatoes score as viewers say its first episode is "one of the best pilots in recent memory"23 days ago<ref>{{cite web|title=GamesRadar+Breaking Bad creator's new show Pluribus debuts to a 100% Rotten Tomatoes score as viewers say its first episode is "one of the best pilots in recent memory"23 days ago|url=https://www.gamesradar.com/entertainment/sci-fi-shows/breaking-bad-creators-new-show-pluribus-debuts-to-a-100-percent-rotten-tomatoes-score-as-viewers-say-its-first-episode-is-one-of-the-best-pilots-in-recent-memory/|publisher=GamesRadar+Breaking Bad creator's new show Pluribus debuts to a 100% Rotten Tomatoes score as viewers say its first episode is "one of the best pilots in recent memory"23 days ago|access-date=2025-12-01}}</ref>decider.com'Pluribus' Is Messy, Human, And Refreshingly Anti-AI5 days ago<ref>{{cite web|title=decider.com'Pluribus' Is Messy, Human, And Refreshingly Anti-AI5 days ago|url=https://decider.com/2025/11/25/pluribus-anti-artificial-intelligence/|publisher=decider.com'Pluribus' Is Messy, Human, And Refreshingly Anti-AI5 days ago|date=2025-11-25|access-date=2025-12-01}}</ref>washingtonpost.comVince Gilligan is brilliant. Rhea Seehorn is great. 'Pluribus' drags.23 days ago<ref>{{cite web|title=washingtonpost.comVince Gilligan is brilliant. Rhea Seehorn is great. 'Pluribus' drags.23 days ago|url=https://www.washingtonpost.com/entertainment/tv/2025/11/07/pluribus-rhea-seehorn-vince-gilligan-review/|publisher=washingtonpost.comVince Gilligan is brilliant. Rhea Seehorn is great. 'Pluribus' drags.23 days ago|date=2025-11-07|access-date=2025-12-01}}</ref>decider.com'Pluribus'22 days ago<ref>{{cite web|title=decider.com'Pluribus'22 days ago|url=https://decider.com/what-to-watch/pluribus/|publisher=decider.com'Pluribus'22 days ago|access-date=2025-12-01}}</ref>