Pluribus (2025) is a United States science fiction drama series that blends psychological and darkly comic elements. The show was created and is showrun by Vince Gilligan.
It stars Rhea Seehorn, Karolina Wydra, Carlos-Manuel Vesga, and Miriam Shor. The nine-episode season premieres November 7, 2025 on Apple TV+, with two episodes at launch and weekly drops through December 26.
Pluribus Age Rating
Pluribus is rated TV-MA in the United States, indicating it is intended for mature audiences and may be unsuitable for children under 17. Apple’s press materials and the Apple TV+ show page list the series as TV-MA due to mature themes and adult material shown in the trailers and press clips.
Violence & Peril
Trailers and press notes for Pluribus suggest there are scenes with bodily harm and tense, unsettling moments. The tone mixes dark humor with psychological unease, and the show hints at physical confrontations in a realistic style. While not marketed as a gorefest, some episodes could include sudden, disturbing incidents framed for shock or thematic effect. Parents should expect moments meant to unsettle and create tension.
Language
Available trailers and promotional clips include mature dialogue and strong language in service of character and tone. Expect sporadic profanities and adult conversational language used for comedic or dramatic emphasis. There is no indication the show avoids harsh words to soften its themes.
Mature Themes
Pluribus centers on happiness as a contagion and a protagonist uniquely immune to it. Themes signaled in press materials include mental health, emotional numbness, contagion metaphors, and adult psychological trauma. The series blends satire with existential dread, and episodes may explore suicide-adjacent imagery, emotional manipulation, or other mature ideas. Parental caution is advised for younger teens. (Apple)
Is Pluribus Suitable for Teens?
Ages 13–15: No. The show’s TV-MA material and psychologically intense themes are not appropriate for early teens. Scenes intended to disturb or unsettle may be upsetting for this age group.
Ages 16–17: With Guidance. Older teens may follow the plot, but parents should pre-screen. Use viewing as a chance to discuss mental health and tone.
Ages 18+: Yes. Adults can watch without restriction, although the show is intentionally unsettling and dark.
Final recommendation: For most families, Pluribus is best reserved for viewers 16+ with parental guidance, and more comfortably suited to adults.
What Parents Can Do
- Watch the first two episodes before letting a teen view them, then discuss any uncomfortable images or ideas.
- Prepare to explain metaphors about happiness, contagion, and emotional numbness in age-appropriate terms.
- Use the show’s tone to start a conversation about mental health, coping, and where to seek help if a teen is upset.
Official Trailer
FAQs
Q: What is Pluribus rated and why?
A: Pluribus is rated TV-MA in the U.S. for mature themes, adult situations, and strong language.
Q: Is Pluribus appropriate for kids or teens?
A: It is not suitable for children. Older teens (16–17) might watch with parental guidance.
Q: Does Pluribus contain violence or scary scenes?
A: Trailers show tense and unsettling scenes. Expect psychological scares and some physical confrontation.
Q: Is there strong language or slurs?
A: The series includes mature dialogue and occasional strong language. No evidence suggests slur-driven content in press materials.
Q: Is there sexual content or nudity?
A: Apple’s materials and trailers emphasize psychological and satirical themes. They do not highlight explicit sexual content. Parents should still preview for surprises.
Q: Where and when can I watch Pluribus?
A: Pluribus premieres globally on Apple TV+ on November 7, 2025, with two episodes at launch and weekly episodes through December 26, 2025.