Pluribus stars share their own theories on what the show is really about
Pluribus stars share their own theories on what the show is really about
Vatsala Chauhan Sat, August 22, 2026 at 7:56 AM UTC
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Apple TV's Pluribus has given viewers a lot to think about, especially regarding the meaning behind its story. Created by Vince Gilligan, famous for The X-Files, Breaking Bad, and El Camino, his latest sci-fi drama revolves around Carol, who is living in a world where almost everyone seems weirdly content.
Months after its premiere, two Primetime Emmy-nominated starsfrom the series, Carlos-Manuel Vesga and Karolina Wydra, have shared their own theories about what the show is really about. While Carlos-Manuel Vesga sees the show as a reflection on happiness and what people truly need, Karolina Wydra views it as a story about individuality and human connection.
More on the story below.
Karolina Wydra and Carlos-Manuel Vesga explain what Pluribus is about
A still from the Pluribus trailer (Image via YouTube/@Apple TV)
Released in 2025, Pluribus won many nominations in big award shows, including the Primetime Emmy Awards, Critics' Choice Awards, and Golden Globes in the USA. While the series became very popular and gained recognition, Season 1 also left many wondering whether the hive mind can be stopped and what the aliens behind the virus really want.
The series starred Rhea Seehorn as Carol Sturka, Karolina Wydra as Zosia, and Carlos-Manuel Vesga as Manousos Oviedo. In a recent interview with The Hollywood Reporter, Wydra and Vesga shared their own theories about the show.
Speaking of what Pluribus is about, Karolina Wydra said that she sees the series from a more spiritual and social angle. Wydra said that she often thinks about humanity as a "whole" and wonders what the world would be like if people were more united and accepting of each other. She explained that Pluribus looks at what makes people different from one another and how people can get caught up in the ideas and beliefs they grow up with, making it hard to leave those behind.
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Wydra explained that the Others have no pride or individual identity and work together as one, which helps them become better at what they do. She further compared them to AI, saying that while both can keep improving, AI lacks the human side that comes from having its own thoughts and feelings.
Wydra added that people cannot really live without each other and mentioned the pandemic as an example of how being apart affected people's mental health. She also said that political divisions show how having strong personal beliefs can create more conflict, which is why people might need to find more understanding, like the Others.
Carlos-Manuel Vesga explained his own theory, stating that the show explores:
"What happiness is and where we go to find happiness."
He said that people often look for happiness in the things they have, while Pluribus diverts more towards what people really want and need, as they can be very different. He used Indiana Jones and the Holy Grail as an example, adding that Indiana wants the Holy Grail but actually needs to repair his relationship with his father.
Vesga added that, as an artist, he believes happiness comes from turning the things around into art rather than collecting more objects. He continued by saying that Pluribus makes viewers think about how they live their lives and encourages them to look at things differently.
While Carlos-Manuel Vesga believes the series dives more into making people think about how they spend their lives, Karolina Wydra compares the Others to AI and added that people might need to be more connected to one another. Clearly, there's no single way to look at Pluribus, and the thoughts shared by its two stars give viewers different ways to understand what the series is trying to tell viewers.
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