The Prestige TV Podcast ‘Pluribus’ Season 1 Finale: “La Chica o El Mundo.” Plus, End of the Year Mailbag
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Dec 24, 2025 The finale of Pluribus sparks a deep dive into Carol’s emotional journey and the implications of joining the hive mind. The hosts tackle the show’s treatment of time and its psychological impact, reflecting on creative parallels with other series. They explore existential themes about procreation in a decaying world and the potential loss of art within a hive mentality. Additionally, the mailbag segment buzzes with exciting discussions on anticipated 2026 shows, dream casting for White Lotus, and fun character crossover ideas.
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Finales As Story Hinge
- TV finales can deliberately feel like season-starters when they pivot the story into a new phase.
- Rob and Joanna note that Pluribus' finale functions as a hinge into the next act rather than a tidy ending.
Big Props Invite Writing Challenges
- Writers sometimes introduce dramatic props (machine guns, atomic bombs) and figure out their use later.
- Joanna and Rob compare Pluribus' atom-bomb reveal to Breaking Bad's notorious machine-gun dilemma.
Carol's Transformation Is The Core Payoff
- The strongest payoff in the finale is Carol's emotional arc from rejection to partial acceptance of the hive mind.
- Rob praises the season for convincingly transforming Carol's relationship to the hive mind.