Apple TV+ original series Pluribus had the entire internet in a chokehold for a hot minute. The show, coming from the same creator behind Breaking Bad, premiered in late 2025 and was met with acclaim from critics and viewers alike.
The fact that Pluribus relied on weekly releases worked in its favour, keeping it in the collective conversation for longer. For a couple of months, it was the “it show” everyone wanted to chat about. But with season 1 in the rearview mirror, do we have a follow-up to look forward to?
Pluribus Season 2 Release Date
Let’s get the good news out of the way first: Pluribus season 2 is definitely happening. Unfortunately, it seems like fans will have to wait a while to tune in.
According to creator Vince Gilligan, the next episodes are in the works, but there’s no definite timeline for when they’ll hit streaming. “We’re working on it. It takes us a while. I would love to go faster if I could,” he said.
Without much else to rely on, it’s hard to estimate when the second season will arrive. While we’re keeping our fingers crossed for a late 2026 premiere, 2027 looks more likely.
Pluribus Cast
- Rhea Seehorn as Carol Sturka
- Karolina Wydra as Zosia
- Carlos-Manuel Vesga as Manousos Oviedo
- Miriam Shor as Helen L. Umstead
- Samba Schutte as Koumba Diabaté
- Menik Gooneratne as Laxmi
- Darinka Arones as Kusimayu
What Could Happen in Pluribus Season 2?
If you haven’t seen Pluribus yet, we recommend going into the show completely blind for maximum enjoyment. Light spoilers follow, so consider yourself warned.
The science-fiction drama imagines a world radically transformed by an alien-origin virus. It triggers a global outbreak that turns nearly all of humanity into a hive mind called the “Others.” While the Others are seemingly benevolent, they absorb individual will and replace it with a collective consciousness.
At the centre of the story is Carol, one of only a handful of people who are immune to the Joining and retain their individuality. As the Others spread, she refuses to give up her autonomy. By the end of the first season, she even procures a weapon that might help her hold on to what makes her unique, though using it would come with huge downsides.
Pluribus season 2 will likely continue to follow Carol’s journey. With a powerful weapon at her disposal, there are many moral dilemmas to contemplate. Additionally, the Others will keep pushing for her to give in. It will be interesting to what strategies they might employ to sway her.
Are There Other Shows Like Pluribus?
Given the concept of the series, it’s tricky to find something that scratches the same itch. Thankfully, not impossible. If you’re into intriguing sci-fi concepts, we recommend checking out Black Mirror, Severance, Fringe, Orphan Black, and Westworld.
