How many seasons would Pluribus last? Here’s what Vince Gilligan teased

Pluribus has landed on Apple TV, and as expected, has become the talk of the town. With just two episodes out, the series has already proven to be yet another success for Vince Gilligan after Breaking Bad and Better Call Saul.

The series has an unconventional story in which a virus-like thing infects the whole world, making everyone happy and content. Only 12 people remain immune to the virus and stay in their senses, and Carol Sturka, played by Rhea Seehorn, happens to be one of them.

Now that the series is off to a great start with a 100% Rotten Tomatoes score, audiences are wondering how many seasons Pluribus will last. While the show has already been renewed for a second season, Gilligan has teased that it could continue even after that.

Vince Gilligan teases that Pluribus would run for more than two seasons

Apple TV had given a two-season order for Pluribus while picking up the series back in September 2022. However, the show might last longer than that. In a recent interview with Variety, Vince Gilligan revealed that he has already envisioned an end to the series, but it would certainly need more than two seasons. At the same time, he is also open to changing the ending if the writers’ room comes up with a better idea. He stated:

“I think we have a pretty good idea of where it should end. One of the most important things I can do in the writers’ room is not be too precious about the ideas. If we come up with a better way to end this thing, we will.”

However, the decision will ultimately lie with Apple TV, and it remains to be seen whether the streamer renews the post-apocalyptic sci-fi series for more seasons. That being said, Pluribus is already getting rave reviews, which is certainly a positive sign for its future.

Apple TV had won the rights for the show after an intense bidding war. Thanks to Gilligan’s track record, various platforms participated in the bidding. The series creator talked about how it was the first time when studios were fighting to land his project and said:

“I enjoyed that experience very much, but then in a weird way I didn’t. It was great to be wanted, but I met with all these nice folks, and I had to say no to some of them, and that was not enjoyable.”

Gilligan is known for creating shows with slow-burn narratives, where characters' arcs are developed over multiple seasons. His previous works, Breaking Bad and Better Call Saul, ran for five and six seasons, respectively. Pluribus might also be following the same suit, though drama stirs up in the show right from the very first episode.

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The series stars Rhea Seehorn as Carol Sturka, along with Karolina Wydra as Zosia, and Carlos Manuel Vesga as Manousos. Guest stars include Samba Schutte as Koumba Diabaté, Peter Bergman as Davis Taffler, Miriam Shor as Helen, Anna Mhairi as Vesper, and Max Reeves as Margaux.

New episodes of Pluribus are released on Apple TV on Fridays.

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