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==== - 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>