Boars, Gore, and Swords

Pluribus 1x04-1x05: ACAB

Nov 27, 2025
The hosts dive into the intriguing world of Pluribus, sharing their thoughts on its captivating visuals and pacing. They explore ethical dilemmas around survival tactics, delving into character development and motivations, especially Carol's struggle with grief and the hive mind. Dark humor flourishes as they banter about drug metaphors and the eerie imagery of milk. They also discuss the shocking implications of a factory reveal tied to human remains. As predictions for the show's future swirl, the hosts invite listener theories and inclusive exploration.
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INSIGHT

This Is Comforting, Well-Crafted TV

  • Pluribus offers a rare show that feels like "good TV" with strong pacing and careful craft.
  • Ivan and Red repeatedly praise Vince Gilligan's genre control and Ray Seahorn's performance.
INSIGHT

Survival Through Rule-Following

  • Manusos and similar characters show survival driven by rigid rule-following rather than pure morality.
  • The hosts argue such obsessive codes plausibly explain how some survived the catastrophe.
ANECDOTE

Writers, Hive Mind, And Audiobook Shame

  • Red and Ivan riff on Carol using the hive mind to read and improve her novel.
  • They joke about wanting hive-mind powered adaptations and the humiliation of reading your own audiobook voices.
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