Expert critics give their verdict on Pluribusthe new series created by Vince Gilligan, which premieres with a perfect score on Rotten Tomatoes.
It’s a good Friday to be happy, unless you’re Rhea Seehorn. No, it’s not that the actress has reason to be unhappy, but her new character in Pluribusthe new of Vince Gilligan for Apple TV, it is characterized by its doom and gloom.
The creator of Breaking Bad returns to television today with a series very different from its two biggest successes, the aforementioned Walter White criminal spiral and its spin-off, Better call Saul.
Although Pluribus Taking place in Albuquerque, New Mexico, the series’ theme falls toward science fiction rather than crime drama, which makes it perfect for a platform where that genre is king.
A mysterious virus spreads across the world, making everyone extremely happy with their lives and their relationships with others. The only woman who seems oblivious to these effects is the pessimistic and unhappy Carol (Seehorn), who must save others from her own excessive happiness.
Pluribus win over the critics
With the series premiering today on Apple TV, the embargo on criticism has been lifted and we now have the specialist press’ verdict on the new Vince Gilligan. The series debuts with 100% approval in Rotten tomatoes at the time of writing this article, with 24 professional reviews recorded. The rating may fluctuate in the coming days.
Praise focuses on Vince Gilligan’s ability to innovate in relation to his previous works, creating a very different world, despite its known setting (Albuquerque). Some already place it among the best series of the year.
Praises are also sung over the performance by Rhea Seehorn and how well it works performance of the rest of the cast Pluribuswhich includes names like Carlos-Manuel Vesga, Karolina Wydra, Monique Lott, Monae Lott, Alexis Berent, Peter Bergman, Karan Soni, Allan McLeod and Jack Mikesellbetween others.
With eight more episodes to go to reach nine in that first season of Pluribus (critics saw seven), the new series from the creator of Breaking Bad aim high and you can hit Apple TV another winning horse in the field of science fiction.
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