Apple has officially greenlit the highly anticipated Season 3 of the hit series "Severance," directed by Ben Stiller and created by Dan Erickson. This sci-fi psychological thriller has not only become the crown jewel of Apple TV+ but also set a new record with its second season, becoming the most-watched series on the platform. Dive into IGN's comprehensive review of "Severance" Season 2 to see our take on this gripping series.
Ben Stiller shared his enthusiasm, 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, the star and executive producer, expressed his excitement as well, 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 teases what fans can expect from the series: "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."
Season 2 delved deeper into the consequences of tampering with the severance barrier, leading Mark and his team down a path fraught with challenges. The season introduced new series regulars Sarah Bock and Ólafur Darri Ólafsson, adding fresh dynamics to the narrative.
While a release date for Season 3 remains under wraps, Ben Stiller reassured fans on the New Heights podcast hosted by Jason and Travis Kelce that the wait won't be as long as the three-year gap between Seasons 1 and 2. "No, the plan is not to [wait three years]," Stiller affirmed. "Definitely not. Hopefully we’ll be announcing what the plan is very soon. That will not be that!" He attributed the delay between seasons to the writers' and actors' strike and the extensive shooting and editing process, which spanned 186 days for Season 2.
As fans eagerly await more details on Season 3, they can explore IGN's "Severance Season 2 Ending Explained: How Does It Set Up Season 3?" for insights into what might come next.
