Vince Gilligan Shares He Knows How Pluribus Will End... Currently.

The creative mastermind never anticipated that the Apple TV+ show would turn into a cultural phenomenon. “God bless the fans,” he remarks. “It was unexpected the show being as talked about as it is, and it makes me overjoyed.”

With the first season of the acclaimed program reaching its finale—and a second season greenlit and underway—the writers' room recently discussed the audience reaction and whether it will impact the narrative path of Pluribus.

About the Tremendous Viewer Reception

One could easily to get swayed by the rampant praise and fan theories surrounding Pluribus. Gilligan, however, is making a conscious effort to steer clear of all that.

“It feels like force fed your favorite dessert and being tickled to death,” he describes. “It's amazing, but I learn of it from others, and that's on purpose. I have never searched for my own name online, nor do I ever plan to. Not because I don't care. It's a deep trap I know I would disappear down and then I'd be pooping in a five gallon bucket from the hardware store and I'd never leave my living room.”

Despite Gilligan’s best intentions, there’s no escaping the immensely favorable response to the series. The most practical strategy is to take it in stride and try not to let it dictate the story of the show.

“We make no attempt to adjust our writing,” says Alison Tatlock. “The plot we develop is not influenced by online forums.”

“Better to keep our focus on the work,” Gilligan concludes.

The Central Mystery: Does Vince Gilligan Have a Plan for the Finale of Pluribus?

Considering the writers aren't taking cues by fan response, does it imply they have mapped out how Pluribus will ultimately end? Essentially yes… with some caveats.

“There are some compelling concepts about where the show might end up,” he states. “but we are always ready to throw out a solid concept for a better idea. This approach has served us in well on Better Call Saul and on Breaking Bad even before that. We throw stuff out when we get a better idea and I imagine we will be doing that.”

On the other hand, if they hit a wall, executive producer Gordon Smith has a rather amusing idea to use as a backup.

“I constantly suggest that everything takes place within a snow globe, and that we'll zoom out in the finale and the characters are inside it,” Smith jokes, “but no one is buying it.”

Alternatively, why mess with the legendary finales?

“I want Carol to wake up in bed with Bob Newhart there,” Gilligan adds, smiling.

Pluribus is currently available on Apple TV.