Pluribus episode 6 reveals something huge about the virus
In the latest episode of *Pluribus*, viewers are treated to significant revelations about the virus that has decimated humanity, particularly in episode 6, where Carol (Rhea Seehorn) embarks on a pivotal journey to Las Vegas. Her mission is to inform Mr. Diabaté (Samba Schutte), one of the few uninfected individuals left, about the mysterious properties of the milk that has become central to the plot. However, Carol is taken aback when she discovers through a humorous cameo by John Cena that Mr. Diabaté is already well-informed. The real bombshell drops when Mr. Diabaté shares crucial insights into the virus’s transmission mechanism, revealing that the Joined—the group behind the virus—cannot convert individuals without their consent. This process involves extracting stem cells from the person’s body, a painful and invasive procedure that requires permission. Carol’s confirmation of this information from the Joined, who are incapable of lying, leads her to explicitly refuse consent, offering a glimmer of hope in her otherwise dire situation.
Despite this newfound knowledge providing Carol with temporary relief, the implications are far-reaching and complex. Mr. Diabaté warns her that the Joined are not pleased with this discovery, which suggests that their quest for total control is far from over. The Joined, possessing the brightest minds under their influence, are likely to continue seeking alternative methods to spread the virus without needing consent. This precarious balance of power leaves Carol in a vulnerable position; while she may have dodged immediate danger, the threat looms larger than ever. The episode deftly intertwines tension and hope, setting the stage for future conflicts as Carol navigates her precarious existence amidst the relentless pursuit of the Joined. As *Pluribus* continues to unfold, viewers are left to ponder the ethical implications of consent and the lengths to which the Joined might go to achieve their goals, making each episode a gripping exploration of survival and autonomy. With new episodes streaming every Friday on Apple TV, fans are eager to see how Carol’s journey evolves in the face of such daunting challenges.
There are a couple of eye-opening revelations in
Pluribus
episode 6 — and while one of them’s somewhat disturbing, the other may give Carol (Rhea Seehorn) a cause for hope.
So, what exactly do we learn about the virus and how it can be transmitted? We’ve recapped everything below.
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What do we learn about the virus in episode 6?
Episode 6 sees Carol travelling to Las Vegas to meet with Mr. Diabaté (Samba Schutte), one of the other few remaining people on Earth that hasn’t contracted the virus. Carol travels with the purpose of telling Mr. Diabaté about
the milk
and
what’s contained within it
, only to find out — via an entertaining
John Cena cameo
— that he already knows.
It’s only as Carol is about to storm off that Mr. Diabaté reveals some new information he’s learned about the virus’ transmission:
Mr. Diabaté
: “They cannot turn us. Not without our consent.”
Carol
: “What do you mean?”
D
: “It seems the only way to make their virus work on us is by tailoring it to our individual stem cells. But to obtain those stem cells, they must first collect them from our bodies.”
C
: “Um… What? What?”
D
: “Apparently that involves sticking a large needle into the bone of the hip. Somewhat painful, and very invasive. Something they cannot do without our permission.”
C
: “When did you find this out?”
D
: “They made this discovery only yesterday.”
Carol confirms this with the Joined, who, as we learned in episode 4, are
unable to lie
. Then she contacts them to explicitly refuse consent.
What does it mean for Carol?
As we can see from Carol’s reaction, the news clearly comes as a massive relief. Carol’s main fear so far has been that the Joined would turn her into one of them, which they’d given her every indication they planned to do. But now that they can’t, Carol is off the hook, right?
Well, maybe. But it’s worth noting that Mr. Diabaté also tells Carol that the Joined aren’t happy with what they’ve discovered. We also know that one of their main drivers, alongside survival, is to spread their virus to everyone who doesn’t yet have it. The Joined have all of the top minds in the world under their control, so it seems inevitable that while they don’t yet have a way to transmit the virus without requiring consent, they’ll probably continue looking for one.
Carol may have a short reprieve, but we’d be surprised if she’s out of the woods just yet.
Pluribus
is now streaming on Apple TV, with a new episode every Friday.
