Looking for your next sci-fi fix? Plur1bus starts with a cosmic signal and explodes into hive-mind chaos, and Rhea Seehorn is fantastic in the middle of it all. Here's my recap and review of the series premiere.
The latest Apple TV series, Plur1bus, premiered on Friday, November 7th, and it’s definitely worth adding to your watchlist!
The series kicks off with a scientist detecting an intriguing radio signal from deep space. As they work to reproduce the signal, a sudden outbreak occurs one night, causing the infected to act jointly and form a coordinated mass. Intriguingly, six individuals, including renowned novelist Carol Sturka (played by Rhea Seehorn), remain uninfected. They soon discover that the infected have formed a blissfully happy hive mind whose primary goal is to bring total satisfaction to Carol and the other uninfected survivors.
The first two episodes balance tension, psychological dread, and unexpectedly dark humor. Seehorn is phenomenal—funny, frantic, sharp, and deeply human as Carol navigates a nightmare that no one else seems to fully understand. Karolina Wydra’s Zosia adds a fascinating layer from within the hive, and the chemistry between the two actresses elevates every scene they share.
The writing is bold, the tone unique, and the directing gives the show an elevated, prestige sheen. If you enjoy psychological sci-fi (Invasion of the Body Snatchers) mixed with sly satirical humor (The Last Man on Earth), Plur1bus will absolutely hook you. Overall, I give the premiere a 9/10.
Have you seen Plur1bus? What did you think of the first two episodes? Leave a comment.
You can catch Plur1bus on Apple TV.
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