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The creative mastermind did not foresee that Pluribus would turn into a cultural phenomenon. “God bless the fans,” he remarks. “It was unexpected the show being as passionately debated as it is, and it makes me thrilled beyond words.”

As the debut season of the popular sci-fi show wrapping up—and Season 2 already in development—the writers' room recently discussed the fan response and whether it will impact the narrative path of Pluribus.

On the Incredible Audience Reaction

One could easily to get swayed by the rampant praise and audience predictions surrounding Pluribus. Gilligan, however, is doing his best to avoid both.

“The experience is akin to force fed your favorite dessert and being in a state of bliss,” he describes. “It's the greatest thing, but I get wind of it from others, and that's intentional. Not once have I Googled myself, nor do I ever want to. Not because I don't care. It's a rabbit hole I know I would get lost in and then I'd be never leaving the house from Home Depot and I'd be stuck in my living room.”

In spite of trying to stay away, there’s no way to avoid the overwhelmingly positive response to the series. The best he and his team can do is to accept it graciously and try not to let it dictate the story of the show.

“It is not our goal to tailor anything,” says Alison Tatlock. “The narrative we craft is not impacted by online forums.”

“It's wiser to keep our heads down and working,” Gilligan adds.

The Central Mystery: Will the creator Have a Plan for the Ending of Pluribus?

So if the writers are not listening by public opinion, does it imply they have mapped out how Pluribus will reach its endpoint? In short yes… in a way.

“There are some interesting ideas about how the story could conclude,” Gilligan reveals. “however, we remain prepared to throw out a good idea for a superior concept. That has held us in good stead on Better Call Saul and on Breaking Bad even before that. We scrap ideas when we get a better idea and I expect we'll continue doing that.”

Alternatively, if plans fall through, director and writer Gordon Smith has a pretty funny idea to use as a backup.

“My recurring proposal is 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.”

Alternatively, why mess with the legendary finales?

“I want Carol to wake up in bed with Bob Newhart there,” he jokes.

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