Spoilers Pluribus

[BookTenTiger]

I think the show is a pretty pointed commentary on alien viruses that connect almost all of humanity through an electromagnetic field.

But also the conflicting human needs for connection, individuality, comfort, novelty, desire, hope, etc.

 

[monsmord]

And there's the bad relationship angle: the Joined coming at Carol (and the others) with "I love you and will go to ridiculous lengths to make you happy, but I definitely want to change you."