The 'Breaking Bad' Creator Reveals He Has a Plan for How His Sci-Fi Series Will Conclude... Currently.

The creative mastermind did not foresee that Pluribus would emerge as a breakout success. “God bless the fans,” he states. “I did not foresee the show being as widely discussed as it is, and it makes me thrilled beyond words.”

Now that Season 1 of the acclaimed program coming to an end—and a second season already in development—the creative team opened up about the viewer reception and whether it will impact the storyline of Pluribus.

On the Incredible Audience Reaction

One could easily to get swayed by the rampant praise and online debates about Pluribus. Gilligan, however, is making a conscious effort to steer clear of all that.

“It feels like force fed something incredibly sweet and being in a state of bliss,” he says. “It's the greatest thing, but I learn of it anecdotally, and that's on purpose. Not once have I searched for my own name online, nor do I ever want to. It's not a lack of interest. It's a deep trap I know I would get lost in and then I'd be never leaving the house from the hardware store and I'd never leave my living room.”

Regardless of trying to stay away, there’s no way to avoid the overwhelmingly positive response to the series. The best he and his team can do is to acknowledge it humbly and try not to let it alter the course of the show.

“We don't try to change the plot,” says co-executive producer Alison Tatlock. “The plot we develop is not impacted by online forums.”

“It's wiser to keep our focus on the work,” Gilligan adds.

The Big Question: Does Vince Gilligan See the Finale of Pluribus?

Considering the creative staff are not listening by fan response, does that mean they have mapped out how Pluribus will reach its endpoint? The answer is yes… sort of.

“There are some compelling concepts about how the story could conclude,” he states. “yet we stand ready to discard a solid concept for a superior concept. That has held us in good stead on Better Call Saul and on Breaking Bad even before that. We throw stuff out when we find a more perfect path and I suspect we'll be doing that.”

Then again, if all else fails, director and writer Gordon Smith has a rather amusing idea to use as a backup.

“I constantly suggest that it's all in a snow globe, and that we'll pull back at the end and that's where they've been all along,” he says humorously, “though the idea hasn't gained traction.”

Alternatively, one could always use the iconic TV endings?

“I want Carol to open her eyes beside Bob Newhart,” Gilligan adds, smiling.

Pluribus is currently available on Apple TV.