Vince Gilligan Reveals He Knows How The Apple TV+ Show Will Conclude... At the Moment.
The acclaimed writer-producer did not foresee that the Apple TV+ show would turn into a massive hit. “The viewers have been incredible,” he remarks. “I was surprised by the show being as passionately debated as it is, and it makes me overjoyed.”
As the debut season of the popular sci-fi show reaching its finale—and Season 2 greenlit and underway—the creative team reflected on the fan response and whether it will influence the future direction of Pluribus.
Regarding the Overwhelming Audience Reaction
One could easily to get swayed by the rampant praise and fan theories about Pluribus. He is doing his best to steer clear of all that.
“The experience is akin to force fed hot fudge sundaes and being laughing uncontrollably,” he explains. “It's the greatest thing, but I get wind of it from others, and that's by design. Not once have I looked myself up on the internet, nor do I ever plan to. Not because I don't care. It's a bottomless pit I know I would fall into and then I'd be pooping in a five gallon bucket from the hardware store and I'd never leave my living room.”
In spite of his concerted efforts, there’s it's impossible to ignore the overwhelmingly positive response to the series. The only approach for the writers is to acknowledge it humbly and try not to let it dictate the story of the show.
“We don't try to change the plot,” says co-executive producer Alison Tatlock. “The plot we develop is not impacted by audience chatter.”
“We prefer to keep our focus on the work,” Gilligan adds.
A Pressing Query: Has Vince Gilligan Have a Plan for the Conclusion of Pluribus?
Considering the writers are not listening by public opinion, does that mean they have mapped out how Pluribus will finally conclude? In short yes… sort of.
“We have some interesting ideas about the ultimate destination,” he states. “however, we remain prepared to throw out a decent plan for a more brilliant plan. That has held us in excellent shape on Better Call Saul and on Breaking Bad even before that. We scrap ideas when we find a more perfect path and I imagine we will be doing that.”
On the other hand, if they hit a wall, executive producer Gordon Smith has a pretty funny idea to serve as a last resort.
“I constantly suggest that it's all in a snow globe, and that we'll pull back at the end and the characters are inside it,” he says humorously, “but no one is buying it.”
Then again, why not reference the legendary finales?
“I want Carol to open her eyes with Bob Newhart there,” he jokes.
Pluribus is streaming now on Apple TV.
