The 'Breaking Bad' Creator Discloses He Has an Idea of How The Apple TV+ Show Will End... Currently.

The creative mastermind could not have predicted that Pluribus would become a breakout success. “God bless the fans,” he remarks. “It was unexpected the show being as widely discussed as it is, and it makes me thrilled beyond words.”

Now that Season 1 of the acclaimed series coming to an end—and Season 2 already in development—Gilligan and his team recently discussed the audience reaction and whether it will influence the future direction of Pluribus.

Regarding the Tremendous Fan Response

One could easily to get distracted by the constant speculation and fan theories surrounding Pluribus. The creator is striving to avoid both.

“The experience is akin to an endless supply of hot fudge sundaes and being tickled to death,” he explains. “It's the greatest thing, but I get wind of it through word of mouth, and that's by design. I have never searched for my own name online, 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 the hardware store and I'd be stuck in my living room.”

Despite trying to stay away, there’s it's impossible to ignore the extremely enthusiastic response to the series. The only approach for the writers is to accept it graciously and try not to let it influence the direction of the show.

“We don't try to adjust our writing,” says Alison Tatlock. “Our storytelling is not changed by audience chatter.”

“Better to keep our focus on the work,” he chimes in.

The Big Question: Will Vince Gilligan See the Finale of Pluribus?

Considering Gilligan and his team aren't taking cues by fan response, does it imply they have already decided how Pluribus will finally conclude? Essentially yes… in a way.

“We have some compelling concepts about the ultimate destination,” Gilligan reveals. “however, we remain prepared to throw out a solid concept for a more brilliant plan. That has held us in excellent shape on Better Call Saul and on Breaking Bad even before that. We change course when we find a more perfect path and I imagine we will be doing that.”

On the other hand, if all else fails, executive producer Gordon Smith has a humorous idea to use as a backup.

“I constantly suggest that it's all in a snow globe, and that we'll zoom out in the finale and the characters are inside it,” Smith jokes, “but no one is buying it.”

Then again, why mess with the classics?

“I want Carol to awaken beside Bob Newhart,” he jokes.

Pluribus is streaming now on Apple TV+.