The ‘Pluribus’ Finale’s Big Twist Is the Perfect Set-Up for Its Next Chapter

This is it, Carol: the season one finale of Pluribus. Vince Gilligan’s sci-fi standout got a two-season order from Apple TV right off the bat, so fans knew a tidy conclusion wouldn’t be coming.

However, while a cliffhanger ending was to be expected, the climb we took to get there was packed with Pluribus’ trademark blend of careful pacing, high-wire tension, and observations about humanity that are both hilarious and heartbreaking.

First, a deeply unsettling prologue kicks off…