Who is Manousos? ‘Pluribus’ Episode 4 introduces a jaw-dropping reveal none of us saw coming
Following the jaw-dropping revelation in 'Pluribus' Episode 3, the stakes are higher than ever for Carol Sturka (Rhea Seehorn). Written by Gordon Smith, the latest episode, titled 'Grendae,' showcased Zosia (Karolina Wydra) getting injured in an explosion. Not only that, but in a surprising turn of events, Carol also discovers that there is a man who, like her, is immune to the powers of hive-minds, making us wonder what will really happen in 'Pluribus' Episode 4?
Ahead of Episode 4's release on Friday, November 21, viewers may finally be close to meeting the mysterious second immune survivor. A new exclusive clip shared with Esquire introduces a character played by Carlos-Manuel Vesga, and while the episode hasn't confirmed his identity yet, IMDb lists Vesga as Manousos, the Paraguayan man who, like Carol, is immune to the virus. The new clip paints a bleak, personal image of Manousos.
it is revealed that he spends his days obsessively tuning a battered radio, searching for any hint of another living voice, but every frequency offers nothing but static. His actions are meticulous and repetitive, suggesting he's been doing this for a long time. A warning note on his cluttered desk, which is translated from Spanish to read, "Warning! Payments 30 days late will result in the lock being cut and your belongings being removed. No exceptions" mirrors Carol's earlier ignored bills and signals to the viewers that we're seeing him for the first time, frozen in the same pre-collapse routines even though society has already fallen apart around him.
But the clip makes it clear he's not just isolated but is also struggling to survive. Surrounded by empty cans and scraps, Manousos eventually reaches into his trash and licks the remaining food from a tin, a disturbing glimpse into his hunger and desperation. His shut-in existence contrasts sharply with the eerily 'happy' hive-mind world outside, making him feel both vulnerable and quietly tragic.
Notably, Google has also added a new Easter egg to celebrate the 'Pluribus.' When you search the show's title, a message scrolls across the screen asking, "What are you searching for, Carol?" The line mimics the all-knowing hive mind from the series, the Joined, who constantly monitor and communicate with Carol, offering instant knowledge and relentless positive reinforcement, as per Mashable. The effect feels eerily similar to an AI chatbot, which makes the Easter egg especially uncanny given that it appears right above Google's AI Overviews and comes from the company behind Gemini, a rival to ChatGPT, Claude, and Grok.