Pluribus

Two episodes in, I'm not sure what to think yet. The concept is original and there's definitely something interesting here, but as often happens with Vince Gilligan, it takes a long time to get moving. The slow-burn approach is intentional, yet at times it feels overly drawn out, and I caught myself skipping ahead during a few scenes that just lingered too long.

It looks great, the acting is solid, and the idea has real potential, but I'm struggling to feel fully engaged. I'm more curious than excited, and I still don't really see where the show is heading. It's not bad at all, just a bit too slow, occasionally dull, and not gripping enough from the start.

Hopefully it finds its rhythm.

Loose dark-comedy reimagining of The Outer Limits episode "The Grid," but with a completely different twist: no tech dystopia, just an alien, surreal concept that flips the world upside down in a grotesque, ironic way.

Likeable, with a few jokes that raise a smirk, but slow and watered-down: too many scenes drag without bite.

The protagonist is a tough, pissed-off woman, but not exactly a genius - given how available the "people" are, couldn't she herself have put them to work on curing the virus?

From Gilligan I expected a stroke of genius, not thin soup. Hope the next episodes tighten up and don't sink to a ridiculous musical number.

Curious, but not memorable. For now, I'm staying neutral.

Despite an interesting premise and a strong performance from the lead character, I can't see how this show can go on for long without becoming repetitive. The first two episodes already moves at a snails pace without anything of substance happening. Add to that a weak performance by the supporting cast, the majority of which plays the same character, I fear this show is off to a rough start but with Vince at the helm I'm still holding out hope that he might surprise me and turn this into another hit.

Episode 1-2 were engaging and the concept was fantastic, even though it's a mix of other sci fi movies. However I agree with most of the reviews that it is slow from episode 3-5 (that's all I've watched) but I'm willing to persevere in the hope of a rewarding ending, which there is only one but I won't write spoilers. The main protagonist Carol is unlikeable but that's not a bad thing! The character representing the antagonists, Zosia, is infinitely more likeable and she is a very good actress too. Persevere with it - might be worth it - unfortunately can't rate it any better than 6.

I enjoyed Pluribus and I think it's definitely a well-made series with solid acting, atmosphere, and an interesting premise. The production quality is high and the story keeps you engaged most of the time.

However, the extremely high rating it currently has - around 9/10 - feels unrealistic to me. While the show is good, it's far from perfect. Some episodes drag, a few character arcs feel underdeveloped, and the pacing isn't always consistent. These flaws make the near-perfect score look more like a hype bubble than an accurate reflection of the show's actual quality.

Overall, I'd say it's a good series worth watching, but the rating creates expectations that the show simply doesn't meet.