Pluribus: The Official Podcast S1E9: La Chica o El Mundo
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Dec 24, 2025 
Vince Gilligan, the acclaimed creator of Pluribus, joins writer-director Gordon Smith and lead actor Rhea Seehorn to delve into the thrilling season finale. They discuss Carol’s dual houses, the pivotal meeting of characters, and the dramatic evolution of the season's climactic moment. Rhea shares her experience performing through a translator app, while Gordon sheds light on the challenges of set construction. They also reflect on the impactful visuals of Montana’s landscapes, blending humor and nostalgia as they recount behind-the-scenes anecdotes.
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Treat Notes As Clues
- Listen to every note, but don't follow them slavishly; mine underlying problems instead of dismissing feedback outright.
- Treat notes as forensic clues to find real issues and improve the work.
Find The Note Beneath The Note
- Different notes from different people often signal a real problem even if each note seems wrong on its face.
- Use detective work to deconstruct feedback and find the fix beneath the noise.
Two Carol Houses Built Gradually
- The production built two Carol houses: a backlot shell and an interior set that grew over the season.
- Rhea and crew often forgot whether they were on the soundstage or the cul-de-sac because so much was constructed.