The Showrunner Reveals He Has an Idea of How His Sci-Fi Series Will End... At the Moment.
The acclaimed writer-producer did not foresee that Pluribus would become a cultural phenomenon. “God bless the fans,” he states. “It was unexpected the show being as widely discussed as it is, and it makes me thrilled beyond words.”
Now that Season 1 of the hit series reaching its finale—and a second season greenlit and underway—the writers' room reflected on the viewer reception and whether it will impact the future direction of Pluribus.
About the Incredible Viewer Reception
Anyone might to get distracted by the rampant praise and audience predictions regarding Pluribus. He is making a conscious effort to avoid both.
“It feels like an endless supply of hot fudge sundaes and being in a state of bliss,” he says. “It's the greatest thing, but I hear about it anecdotally, and that's on purpose. Not once have I searched for my own name online, nor do I ever intend to. Not because I don't care. It's a rabbit hole I know I would get lost in and then I'd be never leaving the house from the hardware store and I'd be stuck in my living room.”
Despite trying to stay away, there’s no way to avoid the immensely favorable response to the series. The only approach for the writers is to take it in stride and try not to let it influence the direction of the show.
“We make no attempt to adjust our writing,” says Alison Tatlock. “The narrative we craft is not changed by online forums.”
“Better to keep our noses to the grindstone,” he chimes in.
A Pressing Query: Has Vince Gilligan Have a Plan for the Ending of Pluribus?
Considering Gilligan and his team are not listening by fan response, does it imply they have mapped out how Pluribus will ultimately end? Essentially yes… sort of.
“We have some interesting ideas about the ultimate destination,” Gilligan reveals. “yet we stand ready to throw out a good idea for a better idea. This approach has served us in good stead on Better Call Saul and on Breaking Bad even before that. We throw stuff out when we get a better idea and I suspect we'll be doing that.”
Alternatively, if plans fall through, director and writer Gordon Smith has a humorous idea to serve as a last resort.
“My recurring proposal is that it's all in a snow globe, and that we'll reveal the snow globe and that's where they've been all along,” he says humorously, “though the idea hasn't gained traction.”
Of course, why not reference the classics?
“My dream is Carol to wake up in bed next to Bob Newhart,” Gilligan adds, smiling.
Pluribus is streaming now on Apple TV.
