Vince Gilligan Launches Apple TV+ Sci-Fi Series Pluribus Starring Rhea Seehorn as Reluctant Hero

Vince Gilligan, creator of Breaking Bad and Better Call Saul, is launching a new Apple TV+ sci-fi drama series called Pluribus, starring Rhea Seehorn as Carol Sturka, a grumpy romance novelist who must save the world from a mysterious global event that brings widespread harmony and peace. This marks a creative departure for Gilligan, who wanted to write a hero for the first time after years of focusing on morally ambiguous characters like Walter White and Saul Goodman. The show, set in Albuquerque, New Mexico, features a meticulously built set to avoid fan disruption seen in his previous series and explores the themes of individuality versus collective happiness. Gilligan chose Seehorn, inspired by her compelling performance as Kim Wexler in Better Call Saul, to lead Pluribus, emphasizing her character's imperfections and reluctant heroism. The series challenges traditional dystopian narratives by presenting a utopian scenario and inviting viewers to debate whether the loss of individuality is a catastrophe or a blessing. Pluribus premieres on Apple TV+ on November 7, 2025.