Pluribus
Happiness is a state of mind.
Created by Vince Gilligan
On Apple TV
A darkly comic sci-fi dystopia where a deeply unhappy protagonist must resist a virus that forces collective happiness, exploring the paradox of enforced well-being.
The most miserable person on Earth must save the world from happiness.
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Where to watch
- StreamApple TV+
Questions people ask
Is Pluribus sad? Yes, very. More sad than 98% of series.
Is Pluribus one of a kind? Yes, very. More singular than 91% of series.
Is Pluribus scary? Yes. More frightening than 89% of series.
Does Pluribus leave you hopeful? Barely. Less hopeful than 81% of series.
Is Pluribus easy watching? Barely. Less comforting than 75% of series.
Is Pluribus violent? Not especially. Less violent than 59% of series.
These describe how the series comes across across its whole run, compared with other well-known series. They are not a content list — nothing here was counted or checked episode by episode, so for age-suitability or specific content use a classification board or a dedicated content-warning service.
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Cinnamon Score
How much this series gives you that nothing else will, and whether it delivers.
Distinctly its own thing.
How unlike any other series this one feels
How much more it delivers than it promises
How much audiences actually like it
Ensemble
Everything like Pluribus, and what each one shares →
Like Pluribus
Nearest across the full emotional profile.
Same Mood as Pluribus
Nearest on what's most distinctive about this one.
Like Pluribus, But Darker
Similar, pushed toward heavier and more intense.
Like Pluribus, But Lighter
Similar, pushed toward warmer and easier.
Like Pluribus, But Less Popular
Same territory, far fewer people have seen it.
