This 'Pluribus' Theory About Carol's Eggs Has Everyone Convinced

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Pluribus wasted no time in getting every viewer wrapped up in so many perplexing mysteries, but now that more details about the hive mind have been revealed, one super convincing theory has become especially prominent among fans. And sadly, it isn’t the best news for Carol. It sounds like the show has carefully set up a sneaky way for the hive mind to assimilate Carol at long last.

Spoiler alert: This post discusses plot details from the first six episodes of Pluribus. In the sixth episode, an important breakthrough is revealed. Mr. Diabeté informs Carol that the hive mind has discovered a way to get the remaining individuals to join them by using their stem cells. However, Carol’s saving grace is that the hive mind cannot harvest her stem cells without her permission, due to their inability to harm any being.

So of course, Carol immediately calls the hive mind and expressly forbids them from ever collecting her stem cells. Problem solved, right? Well, not exactly. The hive mind’s response was worded very carefully. They specifically told Carol, ...