The Problem with Pluribus

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Maybe it’s because I enjoy Pluribus more contemplatively than emotionally, I enjoyed the season throughout. The pacing gave me space to think through the philosophical implications of the collective alien virus consciousness the show presents. And as for the story, I think it does greatly contribute to imagining what it must be like for the characters themselves: continued silence, emptiness etc

I love the show but I don't think it's a personal failing if someone else doesn't.

I can understand why it didn’t work for you. I usually don’t connect with TV shows either and tend to gravitate more toward the theatrical experience, but this one really pulled me in. The slow, deliberate pacing and the repetition of scenes where moments gain new meaning over time are exactly what made it resonate with me. Watching Carol’s everyday routines and her interactions with the hive-mind was especially compelling, though I get why those elements might not land the same way for everyone.

The pacing of it has me imagining what I would be doing in the same scenario and relating more to Carol

I find it fascinating that I didn't even feel bothered by how drawn out it was.

18:35 She really wanted to stay, but after seeing Koumba's reaction, she lied saying it was just a joke

THIS IS EXACTLY MY EXPERIENCE. Rhea amazing, cinematography and color theory and technical delivery is all masterful. And it leaves me cold and blah and unengaged and you nailed it on the head. The puzzles get solved, the relationships cannot develop, and the promise of the premise keeps getting changed.

I appreciate this take because it's simply enough to prefer faster paced shows. Disliking a slow show doesn't mean "you don't get it" or "your attention span is bad". The pilot was extremely well done and it went downhill after. And as much as I think Rhea is a great actor, carol plays the same 2 emotions throughout the entire season.

I kept watching the show because I love Rhea Seehorn as this character so much but yet I felt frustrated after every episode because I wanted something to happen that felt impactful, which I feel like I didn’t really get.