Apple TV+ has unveiled the official trailer for Pluribus, the upcoming science fiction series from Vince Gilligan, the mastermind behind Breaking Bad and co-creator of Better Call Saul. The nine-episode series, Gilligan’s first project outside the Breaking Bad universe, will premiere globally on November 7, 2025, with two episodes dropping initially, followed by weekly releases through December 26.
Pluribus stars Rhea Seehorn, reuniting with Gilligan after her Emmy-nominated role as Kim Wexler in Better Call Saul. She plays Grace, described as the most miserable person on Earth, who must save the world from an unusual threat: happiness itself. The ensemble cast also features Karolina Wydra (Sneaky Pete), Carlos-Manuel Vesga (The Hijacking of Flight 601), Miriam Shor (American Fiction), and Samba Schutte (Our Flag Means Death).
The series is billed as a "genre-bending original," blending dark humor with existential sci-fi. While previous Gilligan projects explored crime and moral dilemmas, Pluribus takes a distinctly offbeat approach—less meth labs, more apocalyptic irony. Early trailers hint at a world overtaken by a mysterious happiness epidemic, with Grace seemingly immune, setting her on a path to unravel the mystery and save humanity.
Gilligan not only created and showruns the series but also serves as an executive producer alongside long-time collaborators Gordon Smith, Alison Tatlock, Diane Mercer, Allyce Ozarski, and Jeff Frost. Trina Siopy and Jenn Carroll act as co-executive producers, with Sony Pictures Television backing the project.
Apple TV+ has already committed to a two-season order for Pluribus, underscoring confidence in Gilligan’s storytelling. The series aligns with Apple’s strategy of prestige programming, following in the footsteps of award-winning hits like Ted Lasso and CODA. Since its 2019 launch, Apple TV+ has emphasized creator-led projects, amassing over 600 wins and nearly 3,000 nominations across major award shows.
Set in a reimagined Albuquerque, New Mexico, Pluribus promises a fresh take on Gilligan’s signature blend of character-driven tension and dark humor. While the premise may seem unconventional, Apple’s early investment suggests it’s more than a quirky idea—it could be the next must-watch series for fans of innovative storytelling.
Pluribus premieres November 7, 2025, exclusively on Apple TV+, with new episodes streaming every Friday.
Pluribus stars Rhea Seehorn, reuniting with Gilligan after her Emmy-nominated role as Kim Wexler in Better Call Saul. She plays Grace, described as the most miserable person on Earth, who must save the world from an unusual threat: happiness itself. The ensemble cast also features Karolina Wydra (Sneaky Pete), Carlos-Manuel Vesga (The Hijacking of Flight 601), Miriam Shor (American Fiction), and Samba Schutte (Our Flag Means Death).
The series is billed as a "genre-bending original," blending dark humor with existential sci-fi. While previous Gilligan projects explored crime and moral dilemmas, Pluribus takes a distinctly offbeat approach—less meth labs, more apocalyptic irony. Early trailers hint at a world overtaken by a mysterious happiness epidemic, with Grace seemingly immune, setting her on a path to unravel the mystery and save humanity.
Gilligan not only created and showruns the series but also serves as an executive producer alongside long-time collaborators Gordon Smith, Alison Tatlock, Diane Mercer, Allyce Ozarski, and Jeff Frost. Trina Siopy and Jenn Carroll act as co-executive producers, with Sony Pictures Television backing the project.
Apple TV+ has already committed to a two-season order for Pluribus, underscoring confidence in Gilligan’s storytelling. The series aligns with Apple’s strategy of prestige programming, following in the footsteps of award-winning hits like Ted Lasso and CODA. Since its 2019 launch, Apple TV+ has emphasized creator-led projects, amassing over 600 wins and nearly 3,000 nominations across major award shows.
Set in a reimagined Albuquerque, New Mexico, Pluribus promises a fresh take on Gilligan’s signature blend of character-driven tension and dark humor. While the premise may seem unconventional, Apple’s early investment suggests it’s more than a quirky idea—it could be the next must-watch series for fans of innovative storytelling.
Pluribus premieres November 7, 2025, exclusively on Apple TV+, with new episodes streaming every Friday.
