Fans of the hit Apple TV series Pluribus are in for a festive surprise as the streaming service announces a major schedule change for the season finale. The final episode will now land earlier than usual, giving viewers a Christmas treat.
Finale Release Date and UK Viewing Time
In a significant departure from its regular Friday slot, Apple TV has confirmed the Pluribus season finale will premiere on Christmas Eve, Wednesday, 24th December. To accommodate global audiences, the episode will be released according to Apple's typical schedule, becoming available at 9pm Eastern Time on Tuesday, 23rd December.
This means viewers in the United Kingdom can stream the climactic episode from 2am on the morning of Wednesday, 24th December. The move is designed to let fans watch the pivotal instalment ahead of the main Christmas Day festivities, though it requires an early wake-up call or a late night to avoid spoilers.
What to Expect in 'La Chica o El Mundo'
The finale, titled La Chica o El Mundo (translated as The Girl or the World), promises major developments. The official synopsis teases: "Season finale. Manousos arrives in Albuquerque and complications ensue. Carol visits the last best place on Earth."
The series, created by Vince Gilligan of Breaking Bad fame, follows Carol Sturka (Rhea Seehorn), a disillusioned fantasy author who is immune to an alien hive mind virus that has pacified humanity. After the death of her partner Helen (Miriam Shor), Carol's mission is to save a world where most people, including fellow survivors Koumba Diabaté (Samba Schutte) and Laxmi (Menik Gooneratne), believe the new reality is an improvement.
The finale will see the long-anticipated meeting between Carol and the highly resistant Manousos Oviedo (Carlos-Manuel Vesga), who has journeyed from Colombia to New Mexico. However, the reappearance of Carol's mysterious 'chaperone' Zosia (Karolina Wydra) threatens to disrupt their plans.
Cast Hints and Future Seasons
Lead actress Rhea Seehorn has stoked anticipation with cryptic comments about the finale's impact. Speaking to Variety, she revealed, "When you see the finale, some very big things happen. I don't even know what happens with them or because of them."
Seehorn expressed hope for a long run, joking, "I hope it's ten seasons, whatever I can force Vince to do." She confirmed that the writers' room is already active, stating, "I know they are in the writers' room right now, writing season two. I don't know a thing about it, not one tiny detail." This has led to widespread speculation that the season will end on a substantial cliffhanger, setting the stage for the already-confirmed second season.
Apple TV marked the scheduling announcement with a festive image of Carol Sturka wearing a Christmas hat, embracing the holiday release. Viewers are urged to tune in promptly at the new time to experience the climax of the season's story and avoid any spoilers circulating online.
