The season one finale of Pluribus aired recently, concluding a storyline that had been building tension throughout the series. Created by Vince Gilligan, the show had secured a two-season order from Apple TV, ensuring audiences that a definitive resolution was not imminent. Viewers anticipated a cliffhanger, and the finale, titled “La Chica o El Mundo,” delivered with a unique blend of suspense and poignant reflections on human nature.
The episode begins with a prologue set in a remote Peruvian village, 71 days after the Joining, where Kusimayu decides to become part of the hive mind. The transformation process is hinted at but not fully shown, leading to her eerie acceptance as she interacts with her animals after the procedure.
Meanwhile, in Albuquerque, Carol is adjusting to a semblance of happiness with Zosia when the arrival of Manousos threatens to disrupt that peace. Their awkward first encounter highlights their tumultuous history, marked by heated phone arguments. Despite his determination to reach Carol, their meeting is fraught with tension, as both harbor suspicions about each other's intentions.