We Is Us

"We Is Us" is the series premiere of the American post-apocalyptic science fiction television series Pluribus. The episode was written and directed by series creator Vince Gilligan. It was released on Apple TV on November 7, 2025, along with the second episode, "Pirate Lady". The series follows Carol Sturka (Rhea Seehorn), a cynical novelist who soon finds that she is one of the few survivors of an alien virus outbreak that turns most of humanity into a permanently optimistic hive mind. The episode depicts the discovery and subsequent outbreak of the virus, largely from Carol's perspective. The episode received widespread critical acclaim, with reviewers praising Gilligan's script and direction, Seehorn's performance, and the episode's tension and unique tone, with several comparing it to the 1956 film Invasion of the Body Snatchers. Rhea Seehorn and Miriam Shor submitted the episode to support their Emmy nominations for Outstanding Lead Actress in a Drama Series and Outstanding Guest Actress in a Drama Series, respectively, with Seehorn winning in her category.