The Apple TV+ show ‘Pluribus’ has really sparked a lot of fan theories and different ways of looking at the story. Creator Vince Gilligan is happy to let fans come up with their own interpretations, no matter how wild – even if they compare it to a game like Grand Theft Auto.
This science fiction series features Rhea Seehorn as Carol Sturka, a disillusioned writer who unexpectedly becomes the center of a terrifying situation. An alien virus has swept across the globe, turning most of humanity into a single, peaceful, and unified consciousness.
Carol is among a small group of thirteen people who can’t be infected by the virus, but she shares her unique way of thinking about it with only one other person, Manousos (Carlos-Manuel Vesga). Since the show started streaming on Apple TV, fans have developed many theories about everything from the goals of the infected group to whether Carol has already discovered a solution.
I recently read an interview with Vince Gilligan, the creator of Pluribus, and some of the show’s executive producers, Alison Tatlock and Gordon Smith. They were talking about whether fans have totally misunderstood anything about the show, which I always find interesting to hear about from the people who actually made it!
Vince Gilligan says there are not wrong answers with Pluribus
Gilligan said he hadn’t heard of any misunderstandings about the show, and he’s just glad people are enjoying it.
What matters most to me is that people watch our work and get something out of it – that it entertains them and makes them think. The best feedback is when people rewatch something we’ve created. Honestly, I haven’t heard any interpretations of our work that I disagreed with.
Smith concurred, explaining, “Something like, ‘That’s impossible’ would never happen, and that’s how we see things.”
Tatlock explained that the most exciting moments happen when they’re genuinely surprised by how people interpret their work. They have extensive internal discussions, so when someone offers a unique or unexpected theory or analogy, it’s particularly rewarding.
This holds true even for the wildest fan theories, as Smith shared an example. Someone suggested the show was similar to the video game Grand Theft Auto, and he jokingly agreed, saying, “Okay, sure!”
When asked to explain, Smith said they weren’t sure, but responded with something like, “Wow, it’s really interesting how you approach this – like you’re enjoying and interacting with the world in a playful way.”
Gilligan admitted, “Yeah, that makes sense! In Grand Theft Auto, you drive to escape the police and basically do whatever you feel like.”
What makes Pluribus special is its creators prioritize sparking thought and curiosity in viewers, rather than simply providing answers.
Manousos and Zosia stars discuss “amazing” interpretations
TopMob interviewed Carlos-Manuel Vesga from Manousos and Karolina Wydra from Zosia to get their reactions to various fan theories and how people have interpreted the shows.
Vesga highlighted that the show’s strength lies in sparking discussion and different viewpoints. She explained that while viewers may not agree with every interpretation, all perspectives are still worthwhile.
I didn’t want to focus on any single misunderstanding. What’s truly remarkable about the show is that it sparks a wide range of interpretations and viewpoints. Pluribus has so many levels to explore, and people will bring incredibly insightful perspectives to it.
Vesga mentioned a recent observation someone shared with him: that the show seems to explore people’s fascination with hardship. He admitted he hadn’t considered that interpretation before.
Someone else pointed out that the show could be seen as a representation of depression, explaining it as the story of a single depressed person. I was really struck by that idea – it hadn’t occurred to me before, but it made a lot of sense.
Wydra praised Vince, saying, “That’s what’s so great about what he does. I even texted him that – his show makes people think, it doesn’t just shut their brains off.”
You can now watch the first seven episodes of Pluribus on Apple TV, and the eighth episode will be available on December 19th. If you’re curious about what fans are saying, some popular theories suggest Carol has already discovered a cure, this storyline offers a satisfying conclusion for her character, or that she’s somehow linked to a collective consciousness.
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2025-12-17 15:49