I absolutely loved Better Call Saul. In fact, I thought it was significantly better than Breaking Bad. One of the reasons I loved Better Call Saul so much was the fact that, unlike Breaking Bad, every side character was incredibly entertaining and interesting. There was no better example than Rhea Seehorn as Kim Wexler. Kim Wexler is hands down one of the best characters I have ever seen. So when I saw an ad showing a new show by the Breaking Bad and Better Call Saul creator starring Rhea Seehorn, I was in. And then I found out something that blew my mind. That creator,Vince Gilligan, was also responsible for the groundbreaking Sci-Fi show The X-Files. I’m embarrassed to say I had no idea.
So Kim Wexler in a Sci-Fi show… sign me up!!!
And I was not disappointed. Going into the show I hoped I’d be treated to a sci-fi show with clever writing and great characters. So basically Better Call Saul crossed with the Twilight Zone. And that is exactly what I got!
Pluribus is one of the most original shows I have ever seen. It managed to be compelling with absolutely no action at all. It proves it’s worth through a great story, excellent writing and incredible acting. Oh and this team knows how to create amazing characters. I found everyone incredibly interesting in different ways.
As far as plot goes, I can tell you a little bit without spoiling anything. The premise is that something (we don’t know what) has happened on earth. This ”something” has caused over 8 billion people to all merge into one shared consciousness. Every individual has the memories, talents and experiences of every person in that 8 million. So every one of them can speak any language, make any type of food like a master chef, operate any machine… basically do everything anyone on earth can do.
There are only about a dozen exceptions on the entire planet. Rhea Seehorn plays a romance novelist, Carol, who is one of the exceptions who has kept her individual identity.
Carol must navigate this bizarre new world. She also has to figure out how/if she should save it.
It is hard to say much more without spoiling it. But if you like clever ideas, interesting characters, and great writing, you should check out Pluribus.
Personally, I cannot wait for the next season... but sadly it looks like that is at least two years away.
