S1E4Full:Please, Carol

This episode of the Pluribus podcast delves into the making of episode 104 of the Apple TV series, focusing on the introduction of the character Manusos. The panel, including creator Vince Gilligan and actor Carlos-Manuel Vesga, discusses the challenges of portraying Manusos, from eating haggis disguised as dog food to accurately representing Colombian culture within the Paraguayan setting. They explore the collaborative effort to incorporate Vesga's background into the character's identity, such as including the Colombian frog game in the set design. The conversation also highlights the complexities of a scene involving Carol and the afflicted, specifically the balance between comedy and drama, and the technical aspects of filming the convergence scene with numerous extras.