Pluribus is one of Apple TV's latest gems that has been sparking debates and theories all over the internet. Carol Sturka is the main character who is also the only person who cannot join the hive mind. That means she lives in complete emotional isolation. Everyone else on Earth shares the same happiness and the same thoughts. But Carol has her own misery to deal with. Episode 3 gives us a closer look at that misery by opening the door to her past and her memories. We learn the way she sees the world. You begin to understand that Carol did not become unhappy because of the hive mind. She was already struggling long before the 'joining' happened.The themes of Pluribus are pretty simple. The show touches upon grief, loneliness, control, and the fear of letting go. Episode 3 uses Carol’s memories of Helen to show how connected she was to her partner and how lost she feels without her. It also shows her taking medication for anxiety and depression. She takes them with alcohol. And that explains how heavy her inner world has become. The episode helps the viewers understand her flaws instead of judging her for them.Pluribus Episode 3 proves how bleak her inner world is View this post on Instagram Instagram PostPluribus gives the first strong proof in the Norway flashback. Carol and Helen are on a romantic holiday. But Carol cannot enjoy anything. Helen is excited about the ice hotel and the northern lights. Carol focuses on the cost, the cold, and the small inconveniences. Carol finds out her book made the bestseller list. But she worries about her exact position instead of celebrating the achievement. Helen keeps pulling her toward joy, but Carol keeps slipping back into negativity. These scenes make one thing very clear. Carol’s misery started long before the hive mind existed. And that makes her present loneliness even more heartbreaking.The second proof appears when Carol receives a package Helen ordered before she died. It is meant to comfort her, but it hurts her instead. She demands that the hive mind forget every memory of Helen. She cannot bear the idea of sharing something so personal. She clings to Helen’s mail, her truck, and every reminder of her life before her world became different. She tries to feel in control by keeping pain close. Even though it only breaks her more. The show also shows us her medication, her drinking, and her complete lack of appetite for anything good. All of this reveals a person who is not just unhappy but overwhelmed by grief, depression, and fear.The final and strongest proof in Pluribus Episode 3 comes from the grocery store scene and the hand grenade scene. Carol asks for sprouts and the hive mind instantly restocks an entire empty supermarket just for her. She can have anything she wants. Yet she still ends up eating a lonely microwave meal at home. She jokes about wanting a hand grenade and the hive mind actually brings her one. She pulls the pin, which almost becomes a moment of self destruction. Zosia gets injured saving her in this episode of Pluribus. Carol learns that they would even give her a tank or an atom bomb if she asked. That's when she realizes she has unlimited power. This makes Pluribus episode 3 feel even more bleak because it shows how fragile she is on the inside and how dangerous her unhappiness could become.Stay tuned to Soap Central for more updates and detailed coverage.