Apple TV has had its best year ever, but it’s not done yet. Today’s highly anticipated premiere of Pluribus, a new sci-fi series from Breaking Bad’s creator, seems to somehow deliver on the hype Apple has been stoking for months.
Pluribus actually delivers on the hype Apple has built
It’s easy to build hype, but hard to deliver. With Pluribus, Apple seems to have accomplished on both fronts.
The new Apple TV sci-fi series has been running a mystery-heavy, Severance-style marketing campaign for months.
At creator Vince Gilligan’s request, the streamer released minimal information about Pluribus ahead of time. The official logline was one of the only tidbits:
The most miserable person on Earth must save the world from happiness.
But now Pluribus is here.
The first two episodes are available now, and reviews have dropped.
Critics saw all but the final two episodes of the season, and while those final episodes might change some opinions, praise so far has been universal.
Pluribus currently has a perfect 100% Rotten Tomatoes score. Here are some quotes:
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