Apple has officially greenlit the highly anticipated third season of the hit series *Severance*, directed by Ben Stiller and created by Dan Erickson. This sci-fi psychological thriller has solidified its status as the most popular show on Apple TV+, with its recently concluded second season breaking records as the platform's most-watched series to date. Dive into IGN's comprehensive review of *Severance Season 2* to see what the critics had to say.
Ben Stiller expressed his enthusiasm for 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.” Star and executive producer Adam Scott echoed this sentiment, 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.”
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 is no confirmed release date for Season 3 yet, Ben Stiller reassured fans on Jason and Travis Kelce’s *New Heights* podcast that the wait will not be as long as the three-year gap between Seasons 1 and 2. “No, the plan is not to [wait three years],” Stiller said. “Definitely not. Hopefully we’ll be announcing what the plan is very soon. That will not be that!” He further explained the delay between seasons, stating, "There was a writers’ and actors’ strike, and it took us a while to regroup after that. I think we shot for 186 days on Season 2. There was a lot of shooting and editing, and editing takes a while. But thank goodness that the audience was there when we came back on."
As you eagerly await more updates on *Severance* Season 3, don't miss IGN's *Severance Season 2 Ending Explained: How Does It Set Up Season 3?* for a deeper understanding of where the series is headed.
