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Mandatory happiness, or beautiful, chaotic individuality? My impressions of Pluribus 🎬✨[Eng-Esp]

Review by @cositav 🏆#91 🔥1 🎵232 🎬17 📺3 📚22 · 14h · of Pluribus · 1 view

A few weeks ago, I finished watching Pluribus. It didn’t take me long—I ended up binge-watching the episodes one after another. It begins in total chaos, which draws you in until you realize that humanity has fallen victim to an alien conquest—but not by just any alien civilization; this one aims to ensure the happiness of those it has conquered 😂. I didn’t quite grasp the method they intend to use to achieve this "happiness" for humanity—something, mind you, that no one ever asked for. However, as the story unfolds, you come to realize that beneath this imposed happiness, the alien civilization itself is grappling with serious survival issues.

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Truth be told, Pluribus is one of those psychological narratives that really gets you thinking—that’s certainly been the case for me. It’s more than just a science fiction story about an alien invasion; it serves as an uncomfortable mirror reflecting what it truly means to be human. Everything kicks off in the most chaotic and jarring way imaginable: an extraterrestrial entity arrives and takes control of the planet’s inhabitants. But the truly unsettling part comes later. As the plot progresses, this "hive mind" moves past the initial chaos to demand total submission, peddling the idea that happiness and peace can only be attained when we all think and feel exactly the same way. image.png

This is where the protagonist truly shines. Upon discovering that a very small group of people are immune to the virus, she becomes determined to find answers. What is fascinating—and chilling—is how this collective consciousness attempts to manipulate her by appealing to her emotions and her capacity for love. Yet, she gradually uncovers a painful truth: that "love" is no longer love, and that "happiness" is merely an empty illusion.

Fortunately, she is not alone on this journey. I loved the dynamic she shares with another character—a strong-willed rebel who provides an incredible counterweight to the narrative. Together, they embark on a mission to uncover the truth behind this pervasive control.

The big question that Pluribus leaves echoing in your mind is unavoidable:

Are we truly free individuals, or do we, deep down, function as a hive mind where every move we make depends on the group?

The tension between preserving one’s individuality and succumbing to the comfort of the collective is handled masterfully. I truly hope a second season is announced—one that maintains the same level of depth and suspense as this first installment—because it has certainly provided us with plenty of themes to explore and reflect upon further. image.png

Did anyone else here watch it? What did you think of this dilemma? I’d love to hear your thoughts in the comments and exchange opinions on this fascinating subject—a theme explored in this series created and written by Vince Gilligan, which premiered in 2025. It features a masterful performance by Rhea Seehorn, who won an Emmy, a Golden Globe, a Critics' Choice Award, and a Saturn Award for Best Actress for her brilliant portrayal (the series itself also took home an Emmy for Best Writing and a prestigious Peabody Award).🏆

See you later, everyone—catch you in the next post! Many blessings, take care!


Images sourced from the website TMDB I used Google Translate.

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Hace unas semanas terminé de ver Pluribus y no es que me hubiese tardado mucho fueron unos capítulos que terminé uno detrás de otros. Al principio comienza con todo un caos que te va atrapando hasta que descubres que han sido víctima de una conquista alienígena, pero no cualquier civilización alienígena sino una que busca la felicidad de los conquistados 😂. No entendí fue el método con el cual quieren conseguir esa felicidad para la humanidad, que nadie les ha pedido. Sin embargo, te das cuenta al transcurrir la historia que más allá de esa felicidad impuesta está civilización alienígena arrastra serios problemas de supervivencia.

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La verdad, Pluribus es una de esas tramas psicológicas que te dejan pensando muchísimo, en mi caso así ha sido. No es solo una historia de ciencia ficción con una invasión alienígena; es un espejo incómodo sobre lo que significa ser humano. Todo comienza de la forma más caótica e impactante posible: un ente extraterrestre llega y se adueña de los habitantes del planeta. Pero lo verdaderamente turbio viene después. A medida que avanza la trama, esta "mente colmena" deja el caos atrás para buscar la sumisión total, vendiéndonos la idea de que la felicidad y la paz solo se alcanzan cuando todos pensamos y sentimos igual.

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Aquí es donde brilla la protagonista. Al descubrir que hay un grupo muy reducido de personas inmunes al virus, se empeña en buscar respuestas. Lo fascinante —y a la vez escalofriante— es cómo esta conciencia colectiva intenta manipularla apelando a su lado afectivo y al amor. Sin embargo, poco a poco se da cuenta de una verdad dolorosa: ese "amor" ya no es amor, y esa "felicidad" es solo una ilusión vacía.

Por suerte, no está sola en este viaje. Me encantó la dinámica con otro de los personajes, un rebelde con mucha fuerza que le da un contrapeso increíble a la historia. Juntos se embarcan en la misión de descubrir la verdad que hay detrás de todo este control.

La gran pregunta que te deja Pluribus rebotando en la cabeza es inevitable:

¿Somos realmente individuos libres, o en el fondo funcionamos como una mente colmena donde cada uno de nuestros movimientos depende del grupo?

La tensión entre preservar la individualidad y sucumbir a la comodidad de la colectividad está manejada de forma magistral. Ojalá anuncien una segunda temporada y que mantenga el mismo nivel de profundidad y suspenso que esta primera entrega, porque sin duda nos dejó temas para largo y para seguir profundizando.

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¿Alguien más por aquí la vio? ¿Qué les pareció este dilema? Me gustaría leerlos en los comentarios y compartir opiniones sobre este fascinante tema que nos plantea esta serie creada y escrita por Vince Gilligan y estrenada en 2025, protagonizada magistralmente por Rhea Seehorn, quien obtuvo los siguientes premios por su brillante interpretación: el Premio Emmy, el Globo de Oro, el Critics' Choice Award y el Premio Saturn como Mejor Actriz (además de llevarse la serie el Emmy a Mejor Guion y un prestigioso Premio Peabody).🏆

¡Hasta luego chicos, nos vemos en una nueva publicación! Muchas bendiciones cuidense.


Imágenes tomadas del sitio web TMBD He usado Google Traductor

Rating: 95/100


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Comments · 8

  • @theinkwell(74)· 1h
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  • @agmoore🏆#167 🎵30 🎬20 📺7(76)· 1h

    It's a great review. I've read other reviews of this movie that I thought missed the point. I think the question you raise is certainly central to the movie. That is the lure of the aliens: happiness. But, happiness at the cost of autonomy. And then, of course, there is the age-old question : Are we truly autonomous? Do we truly have free will. All questions that have occupied philosophers and theologians forever.

    However--I think there is more to this movie. I see something much more sinister than you suggest. I see a predatory alien species that is abrogating the consciousness of individuals for a very sinister purpose. Please note that the 'milk' aliens (people who have been taken over by aliens) drink is people. Please note that the rail lines popping up across the country have been built to transport food. Please note that though the aliens don't directly kill humans, this 'collateral' damage is totally foreseeable and acceptable. Nothing is wasted. That is, all dead bodies are collected and converted to food. Does this not make you suspicious of the alien motive? All energy is conserved so that the aliens can populate more planets. The individuals who have been subjugated do not care about their lives. They willingly give up these lives for the greater good. What is that good? Food!! It's all about food. It seems to be that the alien invaders have strict principles, but these are a sham. They can't deliberately hurt people, but incidental hurt...that's OK. It's OK because the aliens need food. They colonize planets as a predatory species because they need food. We are for them like cattle (interesting that they call the synthesized food 'milk')

    I absolutely loved this series. I think there is so much to it. The plot develops slowly and that irritates some viewers but I think you are like me. We don't mind thinking about a plot. We don't mind being put to work as we watch. As a matter of fact, the thinking is the fun part of viewing.

    Wow! That's a long comment :))

  • @enraizar🏆#27 🔥1 🎵2.7k(71)· 8h

    Good morning, Yolernis. The idea of ​​extraterrestrials claiming to bring happiness to humanity is more relevant than ever—around here, some extraterrestrials have even been asking for votes for the past few days.

    The premise reminds me of Invasion of the Body Snatchers, though I suspect the dichotomy is a false one... not that your question isn't important, but surely there must be some other alternative between chaos and mandatory happiness. Good review.

    Sending you a very big hug.

  • @encuentro🏆#226 🎵9 🎬6 📺1(72)· 8h

    It's always nice to read your reviews because they're well-written and really make me want to see the movie.

  • @opponent(57)· 11h

    A great review, I think I'll watch it, it's really caught my attention. Thanks for the excellent research, you have a great point of view.

  • @cayitus63🏆#86 🔥2 🎵248(71)· 12h

    Dominating and imposing an ideology is never good, my friend, even if they are delicate and pure whirlwinds. !LADY

  • @new-orden(55)· 14h

    Interesting proposal

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  • @pishio(70)· 14h

    The detail about the hive mind trying to manipulate her through her capacity for love really stuck with me — using the best part of humanity as a weapon is such a twisted idea. Forced happiness that nobody asked for is honestly scarier than any regular invasion.