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Pluribus - Anyone watched it?

Posted: Fri Jan 30, 2026 10:32 pm
by herbalhippie
We just finished the last episode this evening and I can hardly
wait for the new season which, unfortunately, will be at least a year
and possibly more.

Fantastic show and leaves a lot for philosophical type discussions.

Re: Pluribus - Anyone watched it?

Posted: Sat Jan 31, 2026 9:44 pm
by onespeedstop
Yeah, it was my pick for best tv show of 2025. Not that anyone asked me ha-ha. :lol:

Re: Pluribus - Anyone watched it?

Posted: Mon Feb 02, 2026 1:00 am
by MetalMamaRocks
Yes, I loved it! One of the best shows I've seen in a while. Severance is also really good. I have to say, Apple has the best science fiction shows of all the streaming services.

Re: Pluribus - Anyone watched it?

Posted: Mon Feb 02, 2026 1:30 am
by herbalhippie
I'm considering watching it again. lol

One of the mods I work with on Reddit watched it twice every day. Once early in the day
and then again at night.

Re: Pluribus - Anyone watched it?

Posted: Mon Feb 02, 2026 11:38 pm
by onespeedstop
Severance season 2 was, whew....When it was good, it was GREAT. When it wasn't, it was wtf is this, and why are we wasting time here. Hopefully season 3 (and maybe 4) wrap it up nicely, it has so much potential to be an all-time great. Looking at you 'Mr. Robot', <cough> epic fail ending. *sigh*

Re: Pluribus - Anyone watched it?

Posted: Tue Feb 03, 2026 8:35 pm
by IndelibleDotInk
What's it about, where does it stream from, how many episodes per season?

Re: Pluribus - Anyone watched it?

Posted: Wed Feb 04, 2026 11:49 pm
by Babel-17
It's very well written. Off the top of my head, I wonder if eventually the surviving free humans decide to start operating farm equipment so as to harvest the vast wheat and corn fields. Once "dead" those crops should be considered "kosher" by Pluribus. Such harvesting could give those still free humans considerable leverage. They might be able to demand that the collective "ejects" a few select members in exchange for enough food to keep millions more from starving.

The dilemma of the Pluribus Collective not being able to feed themself sufficiently in a world of abundance, due to self imposed constrictions on their actions, is reminiscent of the problems Robots would have in Asimov's stories revolving around The Three Laws of Robotics. Clever workarounds could become part of the show.

In David Gerrold's Chtorr series there's an alien infestation that seduces a lot of people into joining into what amounts to a herd where they abandon their sense of self. And of course there's the Borg collective. My point being that science fiction has explored this territory in the past and a show as good as Pluribus wouldn't shy away from building on that.

"If I have seen further it's because I've stood on the shoulders of giants."

Re: Pluribus - Anyone watched it?

Posted: Thu Feb 05, 2026 12:01 am
by onespeedstop
Babel-17 wrote: Wed Feb 04, 2026 11:49 pm if eventually the surviving free humans decide to start operating farm equipment so as to harvest the vast wheat and corn fields. Once "dead" those crops should be considered "kosher" by Pluribus. Such harvesting could give those still free humans considerable leverage.
----i have a feeling they'll try a few things. and in the end, just lick/spit on their food ha-ha. i mean, isn't that kind of how they got there to begin with ? :lol: obviously the free ones, are immune to the saliva of the drones. so reverse engineer the trap ? i dunno, maybe i'm just a lazy survivor.

Re: Pluribus - Anyone watched it?

Posted: Thu Feb 05, 2026 9:54 am
by herbalhippie
IndelibleDotInk wrote: Tue Feb 03, 2026 8:35 pm What's it about, where does it stream from, how many episodes per season?
It's about an alien virus that does things to people, I saw it through a....special link

There has only been one season of 9 episodes so far.

Re: Pluribus - Anyone watched it?

Posted: Fri Feb 06, 2026 10:23 pm
by onespeedstop
It's on Apple Tv+, exclusively, unless you find it elsewhere online. *ahem*

Re: Pluribus - Anyone watched it?

Posted: Sat Feb 07, 2026 11:22 am
by Twotearsinabucket
Thanks for the rec. I’ll be back here once I’ve watched ! I agree appleTV has some quality shows now. I love Severance. Such a great commentary on what life has essentially become for many Americans.

Re: Pluribus - Anyone watched it?

Posted: Sat Feb 07, 2026 9:51 pm
by onespeedstop
Twotearsinabucket wrote: Sat Feb 07, 2026 11:22 am Thanks for the rec. I’ll be back here once I’ve watched ! I agree appleTV has some quality shows now. I love Severance. Such a great commentary on what life has essentially become for many Americans.
'Shrinking' season 3 (another Apple Tv+ show) just started 2 weeks ago. If you like dramedy shows, it's pretty darn good. Check the trailer and see if it's your kind of thing. 8-)

Re: Pluribus - Anyone watched it?

Posted: Mon Feb 16, 2026 1:16 am
by Twotearsinabucket
onespeedstop wrote: Sat Feb 07, 2026 9:51 pm
Twotearsinabucket wrote: Sat Feb 07, 2026 11:22 am Thanks for the rec. I’ll be back here once I’ve watched ! I agree appleTV has some quality shows now. I love Severance. Such a great commentary on what life has essentially become for many Americans.
'Shrinking' season 3 (another Apple Tv+ show) just started 2 weeks ago. If you like dramedy shows, it's pretty darn good. Check the trailer and see if it's your kind of thing. 8-)

Just finished Pluribus tonight. One of the best shows I’ve seen in a looooong time so super grateful for the recommendation. Really made a week from HELL at the end of months of hell a little better. I’m sad it’s done lol. Such a creative idea that is actually semi-believable. Reminded me of ants.

I did try Shrinking once and just didn’t take to it, it felt a little too silly to me and as a very overly educated person who is sad about the world I have a hard time being amused, so it may be ME lol. Now that you said it though, I think we should give it another try.

Totally different show but I did kinda sorta enjoy Joe Pickett. If that’s your vibe.

Re: Pluribus - Anyone watched it?

Posted: Mon Feb 16, 2026 7:30 am
by herbalhippie
Twotearsinabucket wrote: Mon Feb 16, 2026 1:16 am
onespeedstop wrote: Sat Feb 07, 2026 9:51 pm
Twotearsinabucket wrote: Sat Feb 07, 2026 11:22 am Thanks for the rec. I’ll be back here once I’ve watched ! I agree appleTV has some quality shows now. I love Severance. Such a great commentary on what life has essentially become for many Americans.
'Shrinking' season 3 (another Apple Tv+ show) just started 2 weeks ago. If you like dramedy shows, it's pretty darn good. Check the trailer and see if it's your kind of thing. 8-)

Just finished Pluribus tonight. One of the best shows I’ve seen in a looooong time so super grateful for the recommendation. Really made a week from HELL at the end of months of hell a little better. I’m sad it’s done lol. Such a creative idea that is actually semi-believable. Reminded me of ants.
I'm glad you liked it! It's going to be hard waiting a year and possibly two for the next season!

Re: Pluribus - Anyone watched it?

Posted: Thu Jun 04, 2026 3:05 pm
by hworth
herbalhippie wrote: Thu Feb 05, 2026 9:54 am
IndelibleDotInk wrote: Tue Feb 03, 2026 8:35 pm What's it about, where does it stream from, how many episodes per season?
I saw it through a....special link
:D :twisted: yarr matey

I did watch Pluribus a few months back and absolutely loved it. Vince Gilligan is such a gift to television

Re: Pluribus - Anyone watched it?

Posted: Fri Jun 05, 2026 9:49 am
by herbalhippie
hworth wrote: Thu Jun 04, 2026 3:05 pm
herbalhippie wrote: Thu Feb 05, 2026 9:54 am
IndelibleDotInk wrote: Tue Feb 03, 2026 8:35 pm What's it about, where does it stream from, how many episodes per season?
I saw it through a....special link
:D :twisted: yarr matey

I did watch Pluribus a few months back and absolutely loved it. Vince Gilligan is such a gift to television
:lol:

I've seen so much good stuff lately I forgot about this show lol

Re: Pluribus - Anyone watched it?

Posted: Wed Jun 17, 2026 8:04 pm
by IndelibleDotInk
I never really got on the streaming train of shows, with The Walking Dead for some seasons and stopping around where they skirmish with the Governor. I watched iZombie for the first two seasons, the show changed from a smart and sassy tone to more of a sitcom with unfunny jokes and outrageousness, even for a zombie comedy.... and that was ten years ago, lol.

YouTube totally shrank my attention span too, fast forward is my friend, lol.

I recommend from more than ten years ago: Firefly, Dollhouse, The beginning seasons of The Mentalist (never got to finish the seasons).