Pluribus episode 6 brings in a wild cameo to explain everything about the Others
In a bizarre twist of television storytelling, John Cena makes a memorable cameo in the sixth episode of the Apple TV series *Pluribus*, titled “HDP.” In this surreal narrative, Cena portrays a version of himself that has lost all individuality, becoming part of a global hive mind that has taken over the world. This peculiar scenario raises eyebrows as Cena, now devoid of his typical wrestler and actor persona, delivers a chilling message about cannibalism to the character Carol, played by Rhea Seehorn. The episode’s premise revolves around the Others, a group that has found themselves unable to harm any form of life, including plants, leading to a dire food shortage. As a solution, they resort to consuming human corpses, blending them into their food supply, which they refer to as Human-Derived Protein (HDP) in their milk cartons.
The episode cleverly juxtaposes the absurdity of Cena’s cheerful demeanor with the grotesque reality of the Others’ dietary choices. Through a video message filled with upbeat graphics and a touch of humor, Cena explains that the Others see cannibalism as a logical necessity for survival, emphasizing that 8 to 12 percent of their milk cartons contain HDP. While the Others maintain that they would never force anyone, including Carol, to partake in this horrifying diet, the underlying message is unsettling. As Carol points out, they can’t even “pick a fucking apple,” highlighting the dark irony of their situation. Cena’s performance is both entertaining and eerie, as he channels the hive mind’s cheerful facade while grappling with the monstrous implications of their actions. This episode stands out not just for its shocking content but for the way it satirizes celebrity culture, with Cena joining a growing trend of stars playing exaggerated versions of themselves in 2025’s television landscape.
Overall, *Pluribus* continues to push boundaries with its unique blend of dark humor and social commentary. Cena’s unexpected role as a spokesperson for cannibalism in a hive mind world sets a new standard for celebrity cameos, making viewers question the absurdity of modern life while keeping them thoroughly entertained. As audiences tune in to new episodes each Friday, it’s clear that *Pluribus* is not just another sci-fi show; it’s a reflection of contemporary issues wrapped in a surreal and thought-provoking narrative.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7W32EcEAZ2w
If you had ”
John Cena
calmly explains cannibalism” on your 2025 bingo card, congratulations!
Pluribus
has made all your hyper-specific dreams come true. (Side note: Are you okay?)
That’s because Cena makes a cameo in
Pluribus
‘ sixth episode, titled “HDP.” He plays himself… kind of. This version of Cena isn’t really a wrestler or an actor. Instead, he’s a member of the global hive mind that’s taken over the world. He’s lost all individuality, but on the bright side, this means everyone in the hive mind has Cena’s memories of filming
Peacemaker
‘s opening dance intro, and that’s fun, right?
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Cena appears in a video message to Carol (Rhea Seehorn) from the Others, bursting into
Pluribus
in such a surprising manner I wondered if I’d stumbled on an unexpected John Cena meme compilation from 2015. Seriously, I half expected to hear the trumpets from his entrance theme blaring once he started talking.
But there’s no time for memes here.
Pluribus
‘ Cena has something serious to tell Carol about: cannibalism.
In Cena’s video message, he explains why the
Others have turned to cannibalism
and are mashing human body parts into their little milk cartons. The answer? They need to in order to survive.
See, the Others are unable to harm or kill any form of life, including plants. That means their food sources on Earth are limited. They can use the millions of tons of food that were processed before their arrival, but even that’s not enough to curb the caloric deficit facing the billions of members of the hive mind.
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The solution? Adding human corpses to their diet. For the Others, anyone who dies of natural causes becomes part of their food source. Why bury a body and waste all that meat?
Because of this, eight to 12 percent of the liquid in the Others’ milk cartons is made up of Human-Derived Protein (HDP). Do the Others really want to eat this? No way, Hive Mind Cena tells Carol. They’ll also never force Carol to partake in HDP under any circumstances. Reassuring!
The Others present the cannibalism as efficient and logical, with the video message featuring helpful charts, stock footage, and many,
many
wipe transitions. (Which member of the hive mind was Cena’s video editor? Was it Cena himself, tapping into other members’ memories of using iMovie?) But their affable spokesman can’t deny the truth: This is monstrous, just like their invasion. The Others may try to treat it like it’s just an unfortunate part of life, but the fact remains that they haven’t just desecrated human minds by taking them over. Now, they’re desecrating bodies, too. All because they can’t, as Carol points out, “pick a fucking apple.”
As harrowing as the HDP twist is, it’s undeniably fun to watch Cena channel the cheery helpfulness of the Others. The line “We’re John Cena” alone had me cackling, both because it’s funny, and because I was so weirded out that cackling seemed like the best reaction.
With this appearance, Cena joins a crowded landscape of celebrities playing themselves on TV in 2025. Apple TV’s own
The Studio
is crammed with actors and directors poking fun at themselves, while new comedies like
Overcompensating
,
Adults
,
and
I Love LA
roped in the likes of
Charli XCX
, Julia Fox, Quenlin Blackwell, and Elijah Wood to play heightened versions of themselves.
But when it comes to sheer strangeness, you really can’t top alien virus hive mind John Cena explaining why drinking processed human body parts from a milk carton isn’t just okay, it’s necessary. The bar’s been set pretty high, so if your next celebrity cameo doesn’t feature at least one
Soylent Green
reference, take it back to the drawing board!
Pluribus
is now streaming on Apple TV, with a new episode every Friday
