Pluribus Theory Links Show to Jordan Peele’s Get Out

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A compelling fan theory links the unsettling group dynamic in Pluribus to a key theme in Jordan Peele’s acclaimed horror film Us. This theory also sheds light on a particularly bizarre and puzzling scene from the Apple TV+ sci-fi series.

Pluribus is a new sci-fi show on Apple TV that slowly reveals its central story. Though it’s a slow burn, the show is captivating thanks to its intriguing mysteries and unfolding plot. The story is intentionally unclear in places, which has already sparked a lot of fan theories about where it’s headed.

One theory suggests a connection to Jordan Peele’s popular horror film, hinting at a disturbing explanation for what’s happening to the infected people in the show.

A Plausible Pluribus Theory Connects The Apple TV Show With Jordan Peele’s Get Out

The idea presented is that, similar to the people hypnotized in Jordan Peele’s Get Out, those infected in Pluribus haven’t entirely lost their minds. They’re more in a very deep, hidden state of awareness, trapped within themselves and trying to regain control. If that’s the case, infected individuals like Carol are still, on some level, aware of how disturbing this new reality is.

It’s frustrating for them, but because they’re mostly controlled by a shared consciousness, they can’t express their own thoughts. This could create a compelling storyline: once Carol finds a cure and people recover, they’ll remember everything they did while infected.

Remembering their experiences while infected – what they did and how they felt – would reinforce their sense of self. This would not only restore their humanity but also help them realize the downsides of losing themselves in a collective consciousness. Consequently, they’d be able to resist the allure of the hive mind, even though it offers constant happiness.

The Theory Might Explain One Of The Most Confusing Scenes From The Apple TV Show

A particularly strange moment in Pluribus occurs when Carol drugs Zosia, attempting to get her to reveal how the pandemic was reversed. During this, Zosia nearly confesses, and a chorus of other infected individuals begins pleading with Carol, saying “Please, Carol!” It’s initially easy to interpret their collective cry as an attempt to stop Carol from undoing the pandemic.

If the popular theory about the film Get Out is correct, the repeated plea of “Please Carol!” might not be coming from the infected themselves, but from the people trapped inside them. Similar to how LaKeith Stanfield’s character shouts “Get Out!” when freed from hypnosis, those trapped within the hosts in Pluribus could be desperately calling for help by saying, “Please Carol!”

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2025-12-07 07:08