Shows like Pluribus
13 picks with a similar feel
What defines Pluribus, going by its Boxlist taste profile: Expect an original, otherworldly sci-fi series, small-scale rather than epic. Best if you like the extraordinary over the everyday. Its strongest markers on Boxlist are themes of social commentary, plus tags such as disturbed, alone and lesbian.
Here are 13 shows with a similar feel, ranked by how closely they match that profile. Treat them as picks to try, not a definitive list.
Based on Pluribus (2025).
- 1
Orphan Black (2013)
TV7.8Heavier option
Why it's like Pluribus: Also heightened and inventive, with themes of social commentary.
- 2
The Rain (2018)
TV7.5Heavier option
Why it's like Pluribus: Also heightened and inventive, with themes of social commentary.
- 3
Foundation (2021)
TV7.9Heavier option
Why it's like Pluribus: Also heightened and inventive, with themes of social commentary.
- 4
Humans (2015)
TV7.5Heavier option
Why it's like Pluribus: Also heightened and inventive, with themes of social commentary.
- 5
The Expanse (2015)
TV7.9Heavier option
Why it's like Pluribus: Also heightened and inventive, with themes of social commentary.
- 6
The Man in the High Castle (2015)
TV7.5Heavier option
Why it's like Pluribus: Also heightened and inventive, with themes of social commentary. Common ground: dystopia.
- 7
Travelers (2016)
TV7.6Heavier option
Why it's like Pluribus: Also heightened and inventive, with themes of social commentary.
- 8
Fringe (2008)
TV8.1Heavier option
Why it's like Pluribus: Also heightened and inventive, with themes of social commentary.
- 9
Black Mirror (2011)
TV8.3Heavier option
Why it's like Pluribus: Also inventive and heightened, with themes of social commentary. Common ground: dystopia.
- 10
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The Handmaid's Tale (2017)
TV8.2Heavier option
Why it's like Pluribus: Also inventive and heightened, with themes of social commentary. Common ground: dystopia.
- 12
The Strain (2014)
TV7.5Heavier option
Why it's like Pluribus: Also heightened and inventive, with themes of social commentary. Common ground: virus.
- 13
Westworld (2016)
TV8.1Heavier option
Why it's like Pluribus: Also heightened and inventive, with themes of social commentary.
Boxlist compares Pluribus with every show in its catalogue on ten taste scores (pace, tone, weight, realism and more), story themes, genres and TMDB keywords, and ranks the closest. Every pick has a TMDB rating of 7.2 or more from at least 150 votes, new releases wait until their ratings settle, and only one title per franchise makes the list. It is an approximation of feel, so treat it as a starting point. Ratings are TMDB audience scores out of 10.
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- What should I watch if I like Pluribus?
- Picks with a similar feel include Orphan Black, The Rain, Foundation and Humans. Each shares part of Pluribus's taste profile, themes or tags; the full list has 13 shows.
- How are these shows like Pluribus chosen?
- Boxlist compares Pluribus with every show in its catalogue on ten taste scores (pace, tone, weight, realism and more), story themes, genres and TMDB keywords, and ranks the closest. Every pick has a TMDB rating of 7.2 or more from at least 150 votes, new releases wait until their ratings settle, and only one title per franchise makes the list. It is an approximation of feel, so treat it as a starting point.