This Bonkers, Under-the-Radar Thriller Is the Best New Show on TV

My phone has been blowing up with friends asking if I've watched yet

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Even though I was a major fan of Breaking Bad (and to a lesser degree Better Call Saul), the latest show from creator Vince Gilligan fully flew under my radar. All of a sudden, there was this mysterious new series sitting in my queue on Apple TV. Even more mysterious than its title, Pluribus? Its description: "The most miserable person on Earth must save the world from happiness." Um, what?

To say I went in blindly is an understatement, given how little that description actually reveals. But, you guys, Pluribus is so good. In fact, it is the best new show on TV right now.

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Apple TV

This may be frustrating, but I'm not going to reveal a ton of details, as this show is best enjoyed without preparation. But if you like any or all of the following, I promise you'll enjoy this show: surprise thrillers, twisty mysteries, apocalyptic scenarios, not-too-scary horror, incredible acting (star Rhea Seehorn who you likely remember from Better Call Saul is crazy good). 

And this isn't slow-moving fare. A ton happens in the very first episode, and we get a surprising number of answers (see the scene with Seehorn and the TV set) considering just how many bonkers things are going on.

And I'm not alone in recommending this show. My phone has been blowing up in recent days with loved ones asking if I've seen yet. ("I love it!" I immediately reply.) And just in case you don't want to take my, or my friends', word on the matter, the series has a whopping 100 percent rating on Rotten Tomatoes.

The first three episodes of Pluribus are currently available to binge on Apple TV, with new episodes dropping on Fridays. Trust me on this one. It's worth the watch.

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