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'Pluribus' is a thought-provoking sci-fi series on Apple TV that explores a world where humanity's problems vanish through a hive mind, but at the cost of personal freedom, with a complex protagonist, Carol, fighting to maintain her individuality amidst the collective consciousness. The show combines elements of 'The X-Files,' 'Breaking Bad,' and 'Better Call Saul,' and delves into themes of identity, control, and resistance.
Netflix's 'Monster: The Ed Gein Story' is a graphic and unfocused series that attempts to explore the life of notorious serial killer Ed Gein but suffers from tonal shifts, overlong episodes, and a lack of central focus, despite strong performances by Charlie Hunnam and Laurie Metcalf.
The episode 'To Catch a Predator' of 'Alien: Earth' features intense encounters with Xenomorphs, character conflicts among the Lost Boys, and reveals about the alien's life cycle, but struggles with pacing and action staging, while setting up future storylines.