"Got Milk" is the fifth episode of the first season of Pluribus. The episode aired on November 26, 2025 on Apple TV. Carol doubles down on her investigation—loneliness be damned. Meanwhile, howls in the night reveal a new source of danger. As Carol waits for Zosia's recovery, she recieves a call from Laxmi, chastising her for wreaking havoc amongst the Others. After this, Carol takes a nap, during which the Others, in the hospital as well as in Albuquerque, decide to depart the city. Carol...
I now officially have no idea what’s going on. The logic is getting a little stretched, tho.
On reddit there’s an interesting theory, that it’s actually purified dehydrated brains the Others are drinking.
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It was related to Carol’s comment about the substance having a Ph of 7.1. Brains having a a Ph of 7.2.
This kind of makes it an interesting twist, as it means that this is effectively a zombie flick. “… braaaaaaains”
It also opens up some speculation that “the cure” is to simply “stop drinking the brain juice” and they’ll lose their ability to join the hive.
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However, given the strong reaction the Others had when Carol tried to separate one of their people… it won’t be easy.
Hmm dehydrated brains might need a second take if she were searching in a dark freezer. I like it.