Apple has officially announced the renewal of the critically acclaimed series, Severance, for a third season. Directed by Ben Stiller and created by Dan Erickson, this sci-fi psychological thriller has become the most popular show on Apple TV+. The second season, which recently concluded, has broken records as the most-watched series ever on the platform. For detailed insights into the latest season, be sure to read IGN's review of Severance Season 2.
Ben Stiller expressed his enthusiasm about the project, stating, “Making Severance has been one of the most creatively exciting experiences I’ve ever been a part of. While I have no memory of this, I’m told making Season 3 will be equally enjoyable, though any recollection of these future events will be forever and irrevocably wiped from my memory as well.”
Adam Scott, who stars as Mark Scout and also serves as an executive producer, shared his excitement, saying, “I couldn’t be more excited to get back to work with Ben, Dan, the incredible cast and crew, Apple, and the whole Severance team. Oh hey also - not a huge deal - but if you see my innie, please don’t mention any of this to him. Thanks.”
Season 3 of Severance is available upon request.
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Apple's official synopsis for Severance reads:
In Severance, Mark Scout (Scott) leads a team at Lumon Industries, whose employees have undergone a severance procedure that surgically divides their memories between their work and personal lives. This daring experiment in ‘work-life balance’ is called into question as Mark finds himself at the center of an unraveling mystery that will force him to confront the true nature of his work… and of himself.
In Season 2, Mark and his friends learn the dire consequences of trifling with the severance barrier, leading them further down a path of woe. Season 2 welcomes new series regulars Sarah Bock and Ólafur Darri Ólafsson.
While there's no confirmed release date for Season 3 yet, Ben Stiller reassured fans during an appearance on the New Heights podcast with Jason and Travis Kelce that the wait won't be as long as the three-year gap between the first two seasons. Stiller noted, “No, the plan is not to [wait three years]. Definitely not. Hopefully, we’ll be announcing what the plan is very soon. That will not be that!” He also mentioned the challenges faced during production, citing the writers’ and actors’ strike and the extensive filming and editing process for Season 2, which took 186 days.
As fans eagerly await more news on Severance Season 3, they can delve deeper into the series with IGN's Severance Season 2 Ending Explained: How Does It Set Up Season 3?
