According to ComicBook , acclaimed creator Vince Gilligan (Breaking Bad, The X-Files) is making waves again with his new Apple TV+ sci-fi series Pluribus. The show, which reunites Gilligan with Rhea Seehorn (Better Call Saul, Veep), premiered its first two episodes to massive acclaim and instant fan enthusiasm. Following a mysterious and tightly controlled marketing rollout, Pluribus quickly soared to the top of streaming charts, showing once again how Gilligan’s creative storytelling captivates audiences far beyond the world of comic book-inspired TV.

ComicBook reports that Pluribus is now the No. 1 show on Apple TV in the U.S., and the second most popular worldwide, trailing only The Last Frontier. The series’ early success is reminiscent of Apple’s biggest originals like Severance and Ted Lasso, reinforcing the streamer’s growing reputation for delivering cinematic-quality television with genre depth that even comic book fans can appreciate.

As stated by ComicBook, critics have already given Pluribus a perfect Rotten Tomatoes rating, applauding both Gilligan’s ability to rework established tropes and Seehorn’s outstanding performance. The series delves into huge concepts about identity and technology with the same amount of suspense and moral ambiguity that made Breaking Bad a pop culture sensation. It’s a combination of sophisticated sci-fi with grounded humanity, as seen in great comic book narrative.

Adding to the buzz, ComicBook confirms that Apple TV has already renewed Pluribus’for a second season. That early greenlight signals major confidence from the streamer and ensures fans will have more time to explore this richly built world. For Gilligan, it’s proof he doesn’t need to return to his Breaking Bad roots his creative reach now extends into sci-fi territory with equal success.

As ComicBook points out, Pluribus may soon become Apple TV’s flagship show, combining Gilligan’s painstaking storytelling with Seehorn’s emotional depth. If it maintains its current momentum, this series may easily join the ranks of genre-defining shows that appeal to audiences ranging from traditional drama fans to comic book enthusiasts looking for crisp, thought-provoking stories.