In no scenario do I wish the happenings of *Pluribus* to manifest. An alien virus that transforms the global populace into an overly blissful collective consciousness? No, thank you; that seems like it would be horrifying to endure. (Nonetheless, it does make for excellent television.)
Yet, there is one aspect of *Pluribus* that I would eagerly like to see realized, and that is the collection of novels penned by the world’s most wretched woman, Carol Sturka (Rhea Seehorn).
Carol authors a popular series titled *The Winds of Wycaro*, which a Barnes & Noble staff member describes over the PA as “speculative historical romance literature.” A more fitting term in the 2025 book market might be “romantasy,” but for Carol, it’s simply “mindless nonsense.”
I admit, I haven’t perused any of the *Winds of Wycaro* series. I’ve merely caught a brief excerpt Carol reads from her latest release, *Bloodsong of Wycaro*, which the Barnes & Noble worker amusingly refers to as “the fourth book in her *Winds of Wycaro* trilogy.” (Kudos to this unseen bookseller, comedic star of an otherwise very serious episode.) However, what I gleaned about *Winds of Wycaro* seemed genuinely enjoyable.
From the excerpts we receive and the cover of *Bloodsong of Wycaro*, the series appears to blend Brandon Sanderson with Diana Gabaldon’s *Outlander* series. (To emphasize this point, *Bloodsong* is placed alongside the latter on airport bookshelves, and Carol’s partner Helen (Miriam Shor) ensures they are rearranged so *Bloodsong of Wycaro* is more prominent.) The story unfolds across purple sand seas, where formidable heroine Lucasia encounters the dashing corsair Raban. Just the mention of his name sends Carol’s book tour crowd into a tizzy, indicating he would be a hit on BookTok. Xaden from *Fourth Wing*, watch out.
Carol criticizes both the book and her adoring fans, but that doesn’t stop me from wanting to dive into *Winds of Wycaro*, if it were only tangible. I’m a fan of hefty fantasy novels, and it’s not every day you find a trilogy that boasts four complete books!
So please, Apple TV, if you’re seeking concepts for *Pluribus* merchandise, I’m suggesting you offer viewers *Winds of Wycaro*. After all, you released not one, but two companion books for *Severance*, even transforming Ricken’s *The You You Are* into reality. Surely, a chapter or two of the *Winds of Wycaro* could be manageable. Or Vince Gilligan, if you happen to be reading this, why not provide those fictional book enthusiasts what they desire and create a real-life film? Just be sure to have ILM craft the slipsand. Consider it! And keep the wind in your sails.
*Pluribus* is currently streaming on Apple TV, with new episodes releasing every Friday.