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When I first heard people saying this series would be "on the level of Breaking Bad," I was genuinely excited. That's not a comparison you throw around lightly. Breaking Bad had tension, depth, character evolution, moral ambiguity-everything that keeps you glued to the screen. So naturally, I went in with high expectations, ready to be blown away. But instead of finding something bold or gripping, what I got was yet another recycled, predictable story about humanity facing extinction. And honestly? It's exhausting.

The show keeps pretending it's offering something profound or groundbreaking, but it's just the same end-of-the-world formula dressed in slightly different clothing. Countless scenes feel weighed down by clichés I've seen a thousand times: the dramatic speeches about the fragility of mankind, the gloomy pacing meant to feel "deep," the characters who seem to exist only to repeat the same philosophical one-liners about survival and purpose. It's like the writers think that if they talk about extinction enough, it'll magically become interesting.

Instead of building suspense or exploring complex characters, the series leans entirely on the premise that "the world is ending"-as if that alone should be enough to keep viewers hooked. But it isn't. Not anymore. The emotional beats feel forced, the plot progresses with all the enthusiasm of a slow-moving train, and the whole experience ends up being more boring than compelling.

I wanted a show with personality, originality, or at least some sense of direction. Instead, it's just another addition to the growing pile of apocalyptic dramas that mistake constant doom for good storytelling. By the time I finished, I wasn't shocked, moved, or thrilled-I was simply disappointed. The series promised greatness and delivered mediocrity wrapped in monotony.

Boring.

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.

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.

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 respect Vince Gilligan. He was involved in The X-Files and was largely responsible for the masterpiece that is Breaking Bad. It's an impressive resume. That's why I was eager to see his new work, Pluribus. At the time of writing this review, three episodes have been released by Apple. I've seen all three, but I don't know if I can bear to watch another.

The main character is unbearable. Okay, I understand that a whole build up is being prepared, but I think it's gone too far. That bad mood isn't funny anymore. It's pathological. What should seem like nonconformity is nothing more than some kind of illness.

The character doesn't care about anyone, does whatever she wants because she's extremely egocentric. It's painful to see someone like that, because it makes you want to see the Unity (yeah, I watched Rick and Morty, as well) get rid of her quickly.

I'll make an effort and I'll try to watch the fourth episode, but definitely, Vince Gilligan is mistaken in his handling of the character. I hope I'm wrong.