Apple TV Crowns Pluribus Most-Watched Series in History

Apple TV has declared "Pluribus," the sci-fi series created by Vince Gilligan, as the most-watched show in the platform's history, surpassing previous records set by hits like "Severance" and "The Morning Show." The announcement came after the release of the show's seventh episode, with two more installments remaining in its nine-episode first season, set to conclude on December 26, 2025.

The series stars Rhea Seehorn as Carol Sturka, a grumpy fantasy romance novelist in Albuquerque, New Mexico, who finds herself among the few people unaffected by an extraterrestrial virus. The pathogen has transformed nearly all of humanity into a serene, cooperative hive mind, leaving unaffected individuals like Carol to navigate a world of enforced contentment. Produced with a reported budget of $15 million per episode, "Pluribus" premiered earlier this year and quickly became Apple TV's biggest drama launch, drawing 6.4 million viewing hours in the United States during its first seven days alone.

Critical reception has been overwhelmingly positive, with the show earning a 98 percent score on Rotten Tomatoes based on over 139 reviews and an 87 out of 100 on Metacritic. It also secured a spot...