The Watch Vince Gilligan On The Premiere of ‘Pluribus’
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Nov 7, 2025 
Vince Gilligan, renowned for creating Breaking Bad and Better Call Saul, joins to discuss his new Apple TV series Pluribus. He shares insights into crafting the show's unique blend of comedy and sci-fi, and why he chose Rhea Seehorn as the lead. Vince reveals his desire to write a relatable hero, contrasting his past antiheroes. He delves into the evolution of the show's concept and how the pandemic influenced its themes. Expect fascinating reflections on character motivations and the storytelling process from a true TV auteur.
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Long-Germ Idea That Pivoted To Ray
- Vince Gilligan began developing Pluribus about eight years ago while working on Better Call Saul.
- The idea evolved from a man everyone loved into a vehicle for Ray Sehorn after meeting her.
A Show That Can Be Anything
- Pluribus feels unmoored tonally and therefore can take many directions episodically.
- That openness is a deliberate creative choice to let the show reinvent itself.
Timing Changed Perception Risk
- Gilligan worried Pluribus would read as a COVID story when the pandemic hit.
- His slow development meant production began after COVID receded enough to avoid direct conflation.
