This was to be expected after the response to the first batch of episodes, but Apple TV+ has now officially announced that the superb Severance will return for a second season.
If you're unfamiliar with the show, it's a blackly funny workplace satire with sci-fi elements, starring Adam Scott as a man named Mark Scout who has his brain "severed" in order to divide his memories between his work and personal life. This daring experiment in ‘work-life balance’ is called into question as Mark and his colleagues find themselves at the centre of an unravelling mystery involving the sinister company they work for, Lumon Industries.
"It’s really exciting to see the response from people who are loving the show — and the level of fan engagement,” said EP Ben Stiller. "It has been a long road bringing ‘Severance' to television. I first read Dan’s pilot over five years ago. It has always been a multi season story, and I’m really happy we get to continue it. I’m grateful to our partners at Apple TV+ who have been behind it the whole way. Praise Keir!"
“Thanks to creator Dan Erickson, the brilliant Ben Stiller, and an incomparable cast and crew, ‘Severance’ has imagined an existence that‘s equal parts riveting and enthralling as viewers around the globe can’t get enough of these rich characters,” said Matt Cherniss, head of programming for Apple TV+. “We’re excited to go deeper into this wholly unique world and unpack more layers of Lumon in season two.”
We're not going to say anymore about Severance, because it really is best to go in knowing as little as possible. The season 1 finale is set to stream on Apple TV+ on Friday, April 8.
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