Stephen King Can't Wait to See Season 2 of This Sci-Fi Gem: "I'm Not Getting Any Younger"

When Stephen King, the King of Horror himself, is eagerly awaiting the next season of a series, that says a lot.

The show that captivated King is a new hit that surpassed Severance to become the most popular project in Apple TV history in just its first season.

Stephen King Is Looking Forward to the Second Season of Vince Gilligan's 'Pluribus'

Stephen King reached out to Vince Gilligan, the creator of Pluribus, through his X account:

“Vince Gilligan says he's in no hurry to get going on Season 2 of PLURIBUS. Understood, but hey, Vince, if you're listening: I'm not getting any younger.”

What Is 'Pluribus' About?

The story centers on Carol Sturka (Rhea Seehorn), a pulp fantasy novelist who hates her work and aspires to write serious literature. One day, her world collapses when all of humanity is suddenly infected with a strange virus.

However, this isn't a disease in the conventional sense – it's a virus of absolute, collective happiness. People unite as one mind, and crime, conflict, and suffering disappear, giving way to a serene utopia.

However, Carol is one of only twelve people on Earth who are immune. While everyone else is immersed in blissful oblivion, she is the only sane person left who views this idyll as a loss of individuality.

'Pluribus' Is Not Your Typical Dystopian Sci-Fi TV Project

Instead of another post-apocalyptic action series with zombies or resource wars, Vince Gilligan offers a philosophical parable about the nature of happiness, freedom, and human identity.

His dystopia is paradoxical – the threat does not come from tyranny or destruction but from universal bliss and unity. It's a story about how individuality is the last bastion against a totalitarian utopia.

Pluribus builds tension masterfully, not through action but through a growing sense of paranoia and absurdity, where silence and the unsaid often speak louder than words.

Stylistically, it's difficult to compare it to anything except perhaps The Leftovers or The OA, however, even these analogies are incomplete. Pluribus is a unique hybrid of sci-fi drama, psychological thriller, and social satire.

What Did Critics & Viewers Think of 'Pluribus'?

• Pluribus has 98% from critics and 67% from viewers on Rotten Tomatoes.

• On IMDb, the series has a score of 8.1/10.

Where to Watch 'Pluribus'?

Pluribus is available to stream exclusively on Apple TV+.