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Vince Gilligan's Pluribus arrives on Apple TV+
Vince Gilligan — the creator behind Breaking Bad and Better Call Saul — returns to high-concept drama with Pluribus, a new science-fiction series coming exclusively to Apple TV+. While plot details remain tightly guarded, the series has already generated buzz: Gilligan himself has called it 'the biggest thing I've made,' and Rhea Seehorn returns to a leading role after her lauded turn in Better Call Saul.
When and how to watch
Apple TV+ will premiere the first two episodes of Pluribus on Friday, November 7, 2025. According to the usual Apple TV+ release practice, episodes typically appear in global regions around midnight local time; for viewers in Iran, the initial drop is expected to be available around 05:30 local time on that morning. After week one’s double-episode launch, Apple will roll out one new episode every Friday on Apple TV+.
Episode schedule — Season 1
Episode 1: November 7, 2025 Episode 2: November 7, 2025 Episode 3: November 14, 2025 Episode 4: November 21, 2025 Episode 5: November 28, 2025 Episode 6: December 5, 2025 Episode 7: December 12, 2025 Episode 8: December 19, 2025 Episode 9: December 26, 2025
Season 1 consists of nine episodes — a shorter run than the 10–13-episode formats familiar from Gilligan’s earlier series. Apple has, however, already ordered two seasons, signaling confidence in the project before viewers even see episode one.
Cast, tone and production notes
Rhea Seehorn leads the cast, joined by Carolina Vidra, Carlos Manuel Vesga, Miriam Schorer, Peter Bergman and Samba Shat. Little has been revealed about the series' narrative or specific worldbuilding, but early marketing and Gilligan’s comments suggest a large-scale sci-fi ambition with meticulous production design — a hallmark of Apple’s recent slate.
Why Pluribus matters — context and comparisons
Pluribus lands in a crowded prestige-TV landscape where platforms invest heavily in provocative sci-fi. Think Severance or Silo: Apple TV+ has been building a reputation for cerebral, high-production-value science fiction. Pluribus may share tonal DNA with Gilligan’s moral complexity and character-driven stakes, but the sci-fi framework promises a different storytelling rhythm. The shorter nine-episode season hints at denser plotting and fewer filler arcs — a trend in prestige television where quality often trumps quantity.
There’s also a balancing act: Gilligan’s name raises expectations set by Breaking Bad’s slow-burn intensity and Better Call Saul’s intimate character studies. Fans and critics will be watching to see whether Pluribus leans into large-scale spectacle or preserves Gilligan’s aptitude for tight, character-led drama.
"Pluribus feels like the kind of project that could redefine Gilligan's reach into science-fiction," says cinema critic Anna Kovacs. "If the first trailer is any indication, we’ll see cinematic production values married to the kind of moral complexity fans expect. It's a promising mix."
Final note
With a double-episode premiere and weekly follow-ups, Pluribus is set up to be a water-cooler series for late 2025. Mark your calendars for November 7, 2025 — and expect Apple TV+ to position Pluribus alongside its most ambitious sci-fi — a likely must-watch for genre fans and followers of Gilligan’s evolving work.
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