Vince Gilligan Reveals He Has an Idea of How Pluribus Will Conclude... Currently.
The creative mastermind could not have predicted that the Apple TV+ show would become a breakout success. “The viewers have been incredible,” he states. “It was unexpected the show being as passionately debated as it is, and it makes me thrilled beyond words.”
Now that Season 1 of the popular series reaching its finale—and a second season officially in the works—the writers' room recently discussed the fan response and whether it will shape the future direction of Pluribus.
About the Overwhelming Audience Reaction
One could easily to get distracted by the rampant praise and fan theories regarding Pluribus. The creator is striving to ignore the noise.
“The experience is akin to an endless supply of your favorite dessert and being tickled to death,” he describes. “It's the greatest thing, but I get wind of it from others, and that's by design. Never in my life searched for my own name online, nor do I ever plan to. Not because I don't care. It's a bottomless pit I know I would get lost in and then I'd be living in squalor from Home Depot and I'd never leave my living room.”
In spite of trying to stay away, there’s no escaping the extremely enthusiastic response to the series. The most practical strategy is to acknowledge it humbly and try not to let it dictate the story of the show.
“It is not our goal to adjust our writing,” says co-executive producer Alison Tatlock. “The plot we develop is not impacted by what people are saying.”
“Better to keep our heads down and working,” he chimes in.
A Pressing Query: Does the creator See the Ending of Pluribus?
So if Gilligan and his team aren't taking cues by audience theories, does that mean they have mapped out how Pluribus will finally conclude? In short yes… sort of.
“There are some potential directions about the ultimate destination,” Gilligan says. “but we are always ready to abandon a solid concept for a better idea. This approach has served us in good stead on Better Call Saul and on Breaking Bad even before that. We change course when we get a better idea and I suspect we'll be doing that.”
Alternatively, if all else fails, Gordon Smith has a pretty funny idea to serve as a last resort.
“My recurring proposal is that it's all in a snow globe, and that we'll zoom out in the finale and we're in there,” he says humorously, “but no one is buying it.”
Of course, why not reference the legendary finales?
“My dream is Carol to open her eyes beside Bob Newhart,” Gilligan adds, smiling.
Pluribus can be watched on the streaming service.
