How Pluribus’s Samba Schutte Keeps Koumba From Being a Hedonistic Creep

It’s good to see someone finding a silver lining. Pluribus, Vince Gilligan’s ambitious science fiction series, is as much about exploring big ideas as it is about the story of a deeply unhappy writer. One way the show tackles these ideas is by focusing on the few people who didn’t change during the Joining, and how they’re dealing with the new reality. Our main character, Carol (Rhea Seehorn), is determined to restore things to how they were and end the global peace. Laxmi (Menik Gooneratne), who doesn’t trust Carol, seems to be coping by simply avoiding the larger issues, as she still has a connection to her son.







