POPZ-CULTURE Series Reviews – Pluribus Season 1 (2025)

Genre: Sci-fi, drama, comedy

Rated: 18

Creator: Vince Gilligan

Starring: Rhea Seehorn, Karolina Wydra, Carlos-Manuel Vesga

NOTE: The recommendation refers to the two episodes of the first season

For series that have run for multiple seasons and are already well-known to us, it’s easier to make a decision about whether or not to jump into the next season. We already know what to expect; we are familiar with the show’s world, its characters, and the main conflicts. However, with new shows, the risk is greater because it can take quite a few episodes before we decide to give it our trust and commit to a potentially multi-year production. Vince Gilligan, who has already proven himself with Breaking Bad and Better Call Saul, has come up with a special sci-fi show that, based on what we’ve seen so far, could be a definite must-watch for those who prefer streaming platforms.

Carol Sturka (Rhea Seehorn) is an author known to everyone as the writer of lighthearted fantasy romance novels. She is contemplating switching to more serious, deeper tone when a mysterious, global pandemic breaks out. The „infected” are overcome with complete carefree happiness and bliss. Carol is seemingly the only one immune to the disease. What awaits her in this surreal situation? Are there other „survivors” like her?

Pluribus is not a conventional sci-fi. It is devoid of all the visual elements and devices that might deter those who identify the genre with spaceships, robots, aliens, or superheroes. With its satirical tone, it is much more of a thought-provoking work that stimulates the imagination. It’s difficult to draw far-reaching conclusions about its quality yet, but what we’ve seen so far has captured our attention. The subject matter and story are unique, the cinematography is creative, and the acting is convincing. Overall, we can say that it is worth starting.

Do you prefer TV series and are looking for something new? The weekly episodes of Pluribus will provide you with something to watch at home until the end of this year. We also recommend it to those for whom sci-fi is not typically their genre, as it may still hold excitement for them.

How often do you start new series? Do you prefer to stick with what you know, or are you easily open to new things? We look forward to your answers in the comments. We’ll stick with streaming platforms for now, but for our next article, we’ve chosen an animated film. Follow us next time, and don’t forget: POPZ popcorn is the best choice for the perfect home cinema experience.