The 'Breaking Bad' Creator Reveals He Knows How The Apple TV+ Show Might Finish... Currently.
The creative mastermind never anticipated that Pluribus would emerge as a massive hit. “I am so grateful to the audience,” he states. “I was surprised by the show being as talked about as it is, and it makes me thrilled beyond words.”
Now that Season 1 of the popular sci-fi show coming to an end—and Season 2 greenlit and underway—the creative team reflected on the fan response and whether it will impact the future direction of Pluribus.
About the Tremendous Viewer Reception
Anyone might to get sidetracked by the constant speculation and fan theories about Pluribus. He is making a conscious effort to steer clear of all that.
“The experience is akin to force fed hot fudge sundaes and being in a state of bliss,” he explains. “It's the greatest thing, but I hear about it through word of mouth, and that's intentional. Not once have I Googled myself, nor do I ever plan to. It's not a lack of interest. It's a rabbit hole I know I would disappear down and then I'd be never leaving the house from the hardware store and I'd be stuck in my living room.”
Regardless of his concerted efforts, there’s it's impossible to ignore the extremely enthusiastic response to the series. The most practical strategy is to acknowledge it humbly and try not to let it alter the course of the show.
“It is not our goal to tailor anything,” says writer and executive producer Alison Tatlock. “The narrative we craft is not influenced by online forums.”
“We prefer to keep our focus on the work,” Gilligan adds.
The Central Mystery: Will the creator Know the Ending of Pluribus?
So if Gilligan and his team are not listening by audience theories, does it imply they already know how Pluribus will reach its endpoint? The answer is yes… sort of.
“We've developed some compelling concepts about the ultimate destination,” he states. “however, we remain prepared to abandon a solid concept for a better idea. That philosophy has guided us in good stead on Better Call Saul and on Breaking Bad even before that. We change course when we conceive of something superior and I imagine we will be doing that.”
Then again, if all else fails, director and writer Gordon Smith has a humorous idea to serve as a last resort.
“My recurring proposal is that everything takes place within a snow globe, and that we'll pull back at the end and that's where they've been all along,” Smith jokes, “but no one is buying it.”
Of course, one could always use the iconic TV endings?
“My dream is Carol to awaken beside Bob Newhart,” Gilligan adds, smiling.
Pluribus is currently available on Apple TV+.
