The Golden Girls is more relevant to Pluribus than you think

Calling Vince Gilligan’s new sci-fi show Pluribus a twisty series is an understatement. One moment you’re laughing quietly at romantasy author Carol Sturka (Better Call Saul’s Rhea Seehorn) complaining about her books’ popularity to her exasperated agent-slash-partner Helen (Miriam Shor), and the next you’re watching entire crowds of people convulse in the grip of an unknown alien power. Then, a few days later, Carol is settling down for a relaxing evening of binge-watching Susan Harris’ legendary 1985 American sitcom, The Golden Girls. Just an average Tuesday night.