Apple officially confirmed that Severance, the hit series, would return for its third season on Apple TV+. The news was released following the finale of the show’s second season, which was a huge hit and surpassed other popular Apple TV+ series like Ted Lasso in terms of viewing figures. Renewal was not unexpected given the show’s popularity and acclaim, with creator Dan Erickson and executive producer Ben Stiller expressing their enthusiasm to keep the series going.
Severance has been a flagship show for Apple TV+, and its unique blend of sci-fi and psychological thriller. The show follows a group of employees of Lumon Industries who are put through a “severance” process that separates their work memories from their personal ones. The show explores themes of identity, control, and resistance, holding viewers’ attention through its intricate plot twists and character arcs.
Ben Stiller, who is also a producer and director for Severance, has been open about the show’s future. He promised fans that the time between seasons two and three would be shorter than the three years that passed between the first two seasons. This delay was largely brought about by production concerns, including writers’ and actors’ strikes in 2023. Stiller mentioned that a writers’ room is already busy with season two, so this time around should be smoother for production.
Creator Dan Erickson was excited to explore the secrets of Lumon Industries in more depth and was quick to sing the praises of the cast and crew, stating that it is a pleasure to work on Severance and can’t wait to see where the story goes with such a great group of people.
Apple CEO Tim Cook also gave his seal of approval for the renewal on Twitter, highlighting the popularity of the show and Apple’s commitment to supporting high-quality content. Regardless of speculation surrounding massive financial losses on Apple TV+, the platform remains committed to funding hit shows like Severance.
Severance’s second season left several plot threads hanging, setting up a strong third season. The series is likely to continue investigating the secrets of Lumon’s activities and consequences of the characters’ actions in previous seasons. The story could delve deeper into the “great work” at Lumon and the secrets of projects like Cold Harbor.
With its solid performance and devoted fan base, Severance is poised to keep up its streak in its third season. The ability of the show to balance intricate storytelling with interesting characters has made it one of the finest shows on Apple TV+, and audiences can barely wait for the next season to hit screens. While no release date for season three has been officially announced, the tighter production schedule indicates that viewers will not have to wait as long for season three as they did for season two.
