Overview
- Apple confirmed the milestone with an in‑episode clip shared on Dec. 12 that nodded to Rhea Seehorn’s character, and it did not disclose any viewership totals.
- The record was set before the Season 1 finale, arriving after seven of nine episodes with two still to come.
- Coverage indicates the series now leads Apple TV+ viewership, surpassing prior record holders such as Severance, though Apple did not name a predecessor.
- Pluribus has drawn strong praise, with a reported 98% Rotten Tomatoes score, an 87 on Metacritic, and recognition on the AFI Top 10 TV list.
- Apple secured the show in 2022 with a two‑season straight‑to‑series order and a reported $15 million per episode budget, and Season 2 is officially greenlit.