Pluribus became Apple TV‘s most-watched show in history before its first season even aired in full. So you can bet that when the end credits roll on the Season 1 finale, fans of Vince Gilligan’s acclaimed series will be hungry for Season 2.
After Carol Sturka (Rhea Seehorn) watched the world change in unprecedented ways, navigated immense grief and loneliness, found unlikely companionship, and met fellow survivors — including Manousos (Carlos-Manuel Vesga) — she had to make a choice: Save the world, or get the girl?
No spoilers, but if you watched Pluribus Episode 9 — aptly named “La Chica o El Mundo” — then you not only know how Carol’s decision panned out, but you know that there’s still LOTS more story to tell. The question now is if and when we’re getting more episodes…
Will there be a Pluribus Season 2 on Apple TV? If so, when will Pluribus return with new episodes? And what will Season 2 be about? Here’s what to know about the future of Pluribus, including renewal updates, Pluribus Season 2 premiere date info, and more.
Will There Be A Pluribus Season 2 On Apple TV?
You bet! In case you didn’t know, Pluribus Season 2 is already a go. In fact, the series was picked up for a second season before Season 1 even premiered. A smart move, considering the series is now the most-watch in Apple TV history!
Pluribus Season 2 Premiere Date: When Does Pluribus Return With New Episodes On Apple TV?
While an official Pluribus Season 2 premiere date has yet to be announced, fans can assume it will take quite a while for new episodes to premiere, considering Seehorn said the Season 2 writers’ room is still working away. Per Forbes, “it looks like it’s going to be 2-2.5 years until Season 2 airs,” which certainly isn’t ideal. But things can always change, so stay tuned for post-mort updates from Gilligan and team.
What Will Pluribus Season 2 Be About?
The brilliant brain of Vince Gilligan is delightfully unpredictable, so naturally, we’ll have to wait and see what twists, turns, and surprises Pluribus Season 2 has in store. But based on the plot of the show and the events of Season 1’s finale, it’s clear that we’ll continue watching Carol — and her new neighbor, Manousos — work to save the world, and crucially, themselves from being turned. We know that Carol’s stem cells are being obtained from her frozen eggs against her will, and that she has one to three months until The Other figure out how to tailor the virus and change her. So the clock is ticking!
After chatting with Samba Schutte, who plays Mr. Diabate, we also hope that Season 2 will take a deeper look at the 12 other immune people (now 11, without Kusimayu) besides Carol. Give us some backstories, Day 1 flashbacks, or present-day check-ins. (Laxmi, we miss you!) And although Zosia left Carol behind in the finale, we need to see more of her and The Others in Season 2. We want more of everything that made Season 1 great, and Gilligan more risks and jaw-droppingly clever twists in Season 2.
How Many Episodes Will Be In Pluribus Season 2?
We’ll have to wait for an official episode count, but there’s a chance that Pluribus Season 2 could deliver another nine-episode season or even bump up to 10, like Severance did following its nine-episode debut season. Stay tuned for more updates.
Will There Be A Pluribus Season 3 (And Beyond)?
While Apple TV hasn’t officially renewed Pluribus beyond Season 2 yet, we do know it became the streamer’s most-watched show ever, breaking records previously held by hits like Severance and Ted Lasso. So it’s safe to assume Apple TV will to stay in Pluribusiness for as long as possible
Gilligan recently said he saw Pluribus running for four seasons, telling Esquire, “If you ask me, right here, right now, in November of 2025… [four] seems like a good figure to me. It’d be good to get to around 40 episodes.” That said, he also told Variety he wants the show to run as long as Rhea Seehorn wants. So how long does Seehorn want to be in Pluribusiness? (I’m making this a thing now.) “I hope it’s like 10 seasons,” Seehorn told Variety.
When looking at Gilligan’s last two shows, Breaking Bad aired five seasons, while Better Call Saul ran for six seasons. So the creator/writer/director is no stranger to a lengthy story that continues to evolve beyond his original vision. Fingers crossed that Pluribus has a long streaming life ahead of it, and we’ll keep you posted on future updates.
How To Watch Pluribus: Apple TV Streaming Info
Want to tune into past and future episodes of Pluribus? Since the series is an Apple TV original, you’ll have to be a subscriber to watch.
Apple TV comes with a seven-day free trial for new subscribers and has just one ad-free streaming plan available for $13.99/month.
Stay tuned for more updates on Pluribus Season 2.