Bald Move Prestige Pluribus - S01 - Wrap Up
Jan 8, 2026
Jim and A. Ron dive into listener feedback, pondering the ethics of harvesting stem cells from Manusos. They speculate on the future of Pluribus with a long gap before the next season and discuss how the hive integrates newborns, questioning consent and dark realities. The hosts also assess the hive's understanding of deception and creativity while considering the effects of collective trauma. As they explore the implications of a joined mind, they touch on cultural loss and potential resource issues with infants, making for a thought-provoking discussion.
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Long Wait Risks Losing Momentum
- Vince Gilligan signaled a long gap before season two, risking audience drop-off and cultural momentum.
- Jim and A. Ron compare this to other shows and worry three years may erode Pluribus's buzz.
Babies Signal Deeper Plot Threads
- Hosts debate how the hive treats infants and whether newborns can or should be joined.
- They predict dark revelations about babies and possible institutional approaches in season two.
Hive's Naïve Trust Explains Lapses
- Pluribii appear guileless and overly trusting, often failing to treat non-joined as threats.
- Hosts suggest this trust explains why Carol could wheel Zosia away despite recent events.
