Vince Gilligan Discloses He Knows How His Sci-Fi Series Will End... Currently.
The acclaimed writer-producer did not foresee that Pluribus would turn into a breakout success. “I am so grateful to the audience,” Gilligan says. “I was surprised by the show being as talked about as it is, and it makes me thrilled beyond words.”
Now that Season 1 of the hit program coming to an end—and Season 2 greenlit and underway—the creative team opened up about the fan response and whether it will shape the narrative path of Pluribus.
About the Incredible Viewer Reception
It would be easy to get swayed by the widespread acclaim and fan theories surrounding Pluribus. Gilligan, however, is making a conscious effort to ignore the noise.
“It feels like force fed your favorite dessert and being tickled to death,” he says. “It's the greatest thing, but I learn of it anecdotally, and that's by design. I have never searched for my own name online, nor do I ever want to. Not because I don't care. It's a deep trap I know I would get lost in and then I'd be never leaving the house from the hardware store and I'd be stuck in my living room.”
Regardless of trying to stay away, there’s it's impossible to ignore the immensely favorable response to the series. The only approach for the writers is to take it in stride and try not to let it dictate the story of the show.
“We make no attempt to tailor anything,” says co-executive producer Alison Tatlock. “Our storytelling is not impacted by online forums.”
“Better to keep our focus on the work,” Gilligan concludes.
The Big Question: Has the creator See the Finale of Pluribus?
Considering the writers aren’t being guided by public opinion, does it imply they already know how Pluribus will reach its endpoint? Essentially yes… in a way.
“We have some interesting ideas about where the show might end up,” Gilligan says. “but we are always ready to discard a decent plan for a superior concept. That philosophy has guided us in good stead on Better Call Saul and on Breaking Bad even before that. We throw stuff out when we find a more perfect path and I suspect we'll be doing that.”
Alternatively, if they hit a wall, Gordon Smith has a humorous idea to fall back on.
“My recurring proposal is that the entire story is inside a snow globe, and that we'll zoom out in the finale and that's where they've been all along,” Smith quips, “though the idea hasn't gained traction.”
Alternatively, why mess with the classics?
“My dream is Carol to awaken beside Bob Newhart,” Gilligan adds, smiling.
Pluribus can be watched on Apple TV+.
