Ben Stiller at the 28th Annual Critics Choice AwardsBauerGriffin/INSTARimages.com/Cover Images
By
Ryan Northrup
Published 26 minutes ago
Ryan Northrup is a Senior Staff Writer on ScreenRant's Movie News team, where he has authored nearly 5,000 articles, including features and reviews. A graduate of McMaster University, Ryan began his career in public relations before attending Vancouver Film School. There, he built lasting industry connections and optioned a feature film screenplay.
Sign in to your ScreenRant account Summary Generate a summary of this story follow Follow followed Followed Like Like Thread Log in Here is a fact-based summary of the story contents: Try something different: Show me the facts Explain it like I’m 5 Give me a lighthearted recapBen Stiller drops some short but sweet praise for Pluribus as work on Severance season 3 continues. Created by Vince Gilligan, the new Apple TV sci-fi series premiered on November 7, and it's been quick to make an impact.
Pluribus is now four episodes into its first season, and Stiller has posted a simple message on X, formerly Twitter, revealing his thoughts on the slow-burn series. He names the show and includes a "raising hands" emoji after it, making it clear it's one he's enjoying. Check out Stiller's post below:
Stiller isn't alone in his praise for Gilligan's new show, which marks his follow-up to projects like Breaking Bad and Better Call Saul. Pluribus reviews have been glowing across the board from critics, and the show enjoys a stunning 99% on Rotten Tomatoes from 108 reviews.
Starring Better Call Saul's Rhea Seehorn, the series follows miserable author Carol Sturka as she becomes the last hope for humanity after a mysterious wave of forced happiness overcomes the planet. Karolina Wydra, Carlos-Manuel Vesga, and Miriam Shor, also appear in the show's nine-episode debut season.
Rhea Seehorn as Carol looking intently at a shelf in PluribusApple TV
In ScreenRant's own Pluribus review, Greg MacArthur awards the series eight out of 10, praising the unfolding of the mystery at the center of the story and the show's exploration of some compelling themes, even if the pacing is sometimes on the slower side. He writes:
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).
With general audiences, Pluribus also seems to be fairing well. The Popcornmeter score on Rotten Tomatoes is a respectable 78%, but this is obviously a step-down from the 99% critics' score.
Still, the positive response is a promising sign for Pluribus season 2, which is coming as part of the show's two-season order. Whether the series continues beyond that will seemingly depend on viewership, but the stage is set for additional seasons on Apple TV.
With Severance season 3 in the works and likely to arrive in 2027, the streamer could end up with two slow-burn sci-fi hits on its hands. Stiller's show trails just behind Pluribus on Rotten Tomatoes, sporting a 95% critics' score. These shows are in addition to series like Foundation, Silo, Monarch: Legacy of Monsters, and Dark Matter, all of which are also popular offerings at Apple TV.
It remains to be seen how the reception to Pluribus will evolve as the remaining episodes of season 1 release, but Stiller's praise could give the series a boost given Severance's strong repuation and the anticipation for the next season.
19
8.7/10
8/10
Pluribus
10 stars 9 stars 8 stars 7 stars 6 stars 5 stars 4 stars 3 stars 2 stars 1 star Like Follow Followed TV-MA Drama Thriller Sci-Fi Release Date November 6, 2025 Network Apple TV Directors Adam Bernstein, Zetna Fuentes, Melissa Bernstein Writers Ariel Levine
7 Images
Rhea Seehorn staring into the distance in Pluribus
Rhea Seehorn's Carol holding a doctor by their arms looking worried in an ER lobby in Pluribus
Rhea Seehorn's Carol looking seriously over her shoulder in Pluribus
Rhea Seehorn in PluribusApple
Rhea Seehorn in Pluribus©Apple TV+ / Courtesy Everett Collection
Rhea Seehorn's Carol looking distracted and Karolina Wydra's Zosia smiling at someone in Pluribus
Rhea Seehorn curled up on the couch in PluribusClose
Cast
See All-
Rhea Seehorn
Carol Sturka
-
Karolina Wydra
Zosia
Expand
Collapse
-
Pluribus
We want to hear from you! Share your opinions in the thread below and remember to keep it respectful.
Be the first to post Images Attachment(s) Please respect our community guidelines. No links, inappropriate language, or spam.Your comment has not been saved
Send confirmation emailThis thread is open for discussion.
Be the first to post your thoughts.
- Terms
- Privacy
- Feedback
1 hour ago
Joel Edgerton's New Netflix Movie With Best Picture Buzz Is Lighting Up The Streaming Charts
3 hours ago
Slow Horses Actor's New Netflix Movie Becomes Instant Global Streaming Hit
2 hours ago
HBO Max Just Got 70% Cheaper
4 hours ago
Stephen Lang's Explosive Ending In WWII Mad Max Replacement Explained By Director
More from our brands
Is ‘Severance’ Getting a Season 3? Here’s What We Know About the Show’s Future
50 Best New TV Shows to Stream Right Now
The 10 Best Sci-Fi Shows on Apple TV+ Right Now (January 2025)
Is Mark Alive? Here's What You Need to Know About 'Severance' Season 2, Episode 7
Inside Pluribus, a Better Call Saul reunion so secret its star can barely explain it
Inside ‘Severance’ Season 2: The 9 Things We Know About the Long-Awaited Return to Lumon’s Severed Floor
Is 'Severance' Teasing Us With a 'LOST' Easter Egg?
Trending Now
Fall 2025's Surprise Box Office Sensation Just Got A VOD Release Date
3 Best Movies To Watch On Netflix This Week (Nov 24-28)
Original Harry Potter Star Reveals Whether They Would Return To The Franchise Following HBO Reboot
