Rhea Seehorn has finally stepped into the spotlight as the undisputed lead of a genre-bending hit that explores the thin line between isolation and invasion. Her performance in the new sci-fi series Pluribus has already ignited a firestorm of critical acclaim and awards season buzz.

The first season of the Apple TV+ series has achieved a near-perfect approval rating of 98% from critics on Rotten Tomatoes. Great viewership success has also been realized, with the show recently surpassing Severance and Ted Lasso to become the most-watched original series on the platform.  

As the show collects praise like accolades, Rhea Seehorn recently shared her experience and her views on what she expects from Carol in season 2.

Rhea Seehorn recently sat down for a GQ interview to discuss the massive success of her latest project, Pluribus. When asked about the future of her character, Carol, she expressed a desire to continue the complex work established by creator Vince Gilligan.

"More of the same," she said when asked what more she wants her character to explore, despite acknowledging that it might sound like a non-answer.

The actress is particularly drawn to the show's ability to pivot between dark, twisted comedy and intense psychological drama. She finds the character's internal struggle to be a rare gift that allows for deep exploration of human emotion under extraordinary circumstances.

"Getting to do dark, twisted comedy, and huge action scenes, and then deep psychological interior moments," Seehorn noted during her conversation with GQ.

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The success of the show has placed the actress at the center of a major cultural conversation regarding modern science fiction.

The critical reception of Pluribus has been nothing short of overwhelming, with the series quickly becoming a mainstay in online discourse. Rhea Seehorn admits that while she is deeply grateful for the positive feedback, she often avoids reading individual reviews to protect her creative process.

The show with impressive locations has already secured a Golden Globe nomination, marking a significant milestone in Seehorn's decorated career. Fans from across the industry have reached out to share their admiration for her performance. Despite the heavy themes of the show, she finds balance in simple hobbies like jigsaws and Lego sets to decompress from the intensity of the role, as mentioned in the GQ interview.

Seehorn is grateful for it, but one never knows how it is going to be received, she admitted when discussing the show's unexpected reach. This humility persists even as the series continues to break viewership records and lead the awards conversation for 2026.

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