Ben Stiller praises Pluribus as the Apple TV sci-fi drama continues to gain attention, following its November 7 premiere. The actor and director shared his enthusiasm for the new show on X, coinciding with ongoing production on his own series, Severance season 3.
Pluribus, created by Vince Gilligan, marks a significant entry in Apple TV’s slate of genre television. Currently four episodes into its debut season, the show’s gradual and atmospheric story has drawn appreciation from both high-profile industry figures like Stiller and from critics around the world.
Stiller Shows Support as Critics Respond Enthusiastically
Stiller took to X, formerly Twitter, to express his admiration for Pluribus by posting its name along with a jubilant emoji, signaling his enjoyment of the series. He is one of many voices praising the work of Vince Gilligan, who previously created hits like Breaking Bad and Better Call Saul.
Critical response has been overwhelming: Pluribus boasts a near-perfect 99% score on Rotten Tomatoes from 108 reviews. Among audience members, reception is also positive—though not as unanimous—with a 78% Popcornmeter score reflecting strong but slightly more tempered enthusiasm.
Pluribus: The Story and Its Notable Cast
At the heart of Pluribus is Rhea Seehorn, familiar to many for her role in Better Call Saul, who portrays author Carol Sturka. The show’s premise follows Carol as she becomes humanity’s last beacon of hope in the wake of a mysterious global event that causes widespread, artificial happiness. Supporting cast members include Karolina Wydra as Zosia, Carlos-Manuel Vesga, and Miriam Shor.
Critical Review Highlights and Thematic Depth
Greg MacArthur of ScreenRant reviewed Pluribus favorably, awarding it an eight out of 10. He compliments the way the series unravels its central mysteries and explores profound themes, noting that while the pace is measured, the series remains engrossing. As he observes,
“One triumph of Pluribus is its keen observational lens of human nature and modern culture, even in the wake of a worldwide reset of consciousness. It taps into the visceral need for humans to protect themselves against perceived threats, even conceptual ones like change (for better or worse).” – Greg MacArthur, Reviewer
This reflects the show’s reputation for dissecting complex human emotions and the collective response to seismic shifts, on both personal and societal levels.
Strong Early Performance and Future Prospects
The positive reception positions Pluribus as an early favorite in Apple TV’s science fiction offering. With a two-season order already confirmed, its future depends on continued viewership as remaining episodes of its nine-part first season air.
The performance of Pluribus also puts it close to other popular Apple TV titles, including Severance, which has a 95% critic score, and series like Foundation, Silo, Monarch: Legacy of Monsters, and Dark Matter. As Severance season 3 is set to release in 2027, Apple may find itself with multiple successful, thought-provoking science fiction series at once.
As anticipation continues to grow and with notable figures like Ben Stiller publicly expressing support, Pluribus stands poised to make a lasting impression, potentially shaping the direction of Apple’s slate and contributing to ongoing conversations about humanity, change, and the allure of speculative storytelling.
Pluribus 🙌
— Ben Stiller (@BenStiller) November 24, 2025
