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Season 1 Episode 8: Charm Offensive

Air Date: December 19th, 2025

Synopsis: Carol takes a different tack with The Others and discovers more than she anticipated. Manousos awakens in unfamiliar surroundings.

Directed by: Melissa Bernstein

Written by: Jonny Gomez

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[–] evlogiy@lemmy.zip 6 points 4 days ago

I should say I really like the pacing so far. The cinematography is excellent — the director of photography did a great job — the screenwriters are strong, and the actors give excellent performances. There aren’t big cliffhangers or frantic mysteries, and it doesn’t feel rushed.

Two things shape my perspective, tho: first, the main plot feels a bit flat to me — I’m not in a rush to discover or understand the Hive. I’d like answers, but I’m not hungry for them; the visuals and atmosphere are enough for me right now. Second, I have ADHD, and slower pacing works much better for me. Complex, fast-paced shows with many characters are hard for me to follow, so Pluribus’s small cast and more deliberate pace have been a big plus.

That said, I totally get that some people might find the pace dragging — I’m definitely not one of them. Honestly, it could be even slower and I’d be happy.