The 'Breaking Bad' Creator Shares He Has an Idea of How Pluribus Will End... Currently.

The acclaimed writer-producer never anticipated that the Apple TV+ show would turn into a breakout success. “I am so grateful to the audience,” he states. “I was surprised by the show being as talked about as it is, and it makes me deliriously happy.”

With the first season of the hit series coming to an end—and the next chapter already in development—the writers' room recently discussed the viewer reception and whether it will influence the storyline of Pluribus.

Regarding the Overwhelming Fan Response

Anyone might to get distracted by the rampant praise and online debates surrounding Pluribus. He is doing his best to ignore the noise.

“The experience is akin to force fed hot fudge sundaes and being laughing uncontrollably,” he says. “It's amazing, but I get wind of it anecdotally, and that's by design. Never in my life looked myself up on the internet, nor do I ever intend to. It's not a lack of interest. It's a rabbit hole I know I would get lost in and then I'd be pooping in a five gallon bucket from Home Depot and I'd never leave my living room.”

In spite of his concerted efforts, there’s no way to avoid the immensely favorable response to the series. The best he and his team can do is to take it in stride and try not to let it influence the direction of the show.

“We make no attempt to change the plot,” says Alison Tatlock. “The plot we develop is not changed by what people are saying.”

“Better to keep our focus on the work,” Gilligan adds.

The Central Mystery: Does Vince Gilligan Have a Plan for the Conclusion of Pluribus?

So if Gilligan and his team aren’t being guided by public opinion, does that mean they have already decided how Pluribus will ultimately end? The answer is yes… in a way.

“We've developed some compelling concepts about the ultimate destination,” Gilligan reveals. “yet we stand ready to discard a good idea for a more brilliant plan. That has held us in good stead on Better Call Saul and on Breaking Bad even before that. We throw stuff out when we get a better idea and I suspect we'll be doing that.”

Then again, if they hit a wall, director and writer Gordon Smith has a humorous idea to fall back on.

“I keep pitching that it's all in a snow globe, and that we'll pull back at the end and that's where they've been all along,” Smith jokes, “but nobody's taking me up on that.”

Then again, why mess with the classics?

“I'd love for Carol to open her eyes with Bob Newhart there,” Gilligan adds, smiling.

Pluribus can be watched on Apple TV+.