What new twists and turns will the story continue to unfold? Continue reading to find out more about Severance Season 2.
Are you ready to jump back into this spectacular science fiction psychological thriller television series? If yes, then you have reached the right place to know all the latest updates on this electrifying show which was renewed back in April 2022 after receiving acclaim from critics and audiences, who praised its cinematography, direction, production design, musical score, story, and performances
With a gripping plot and a talented cast, the second season promises to be even more intense and unforgettable! This renewal update is enough to excite the fandom, as they have started to bombard the social media platforms with questions about the potential release date for the highly anticipated second season. So, if you are wondering the same, then don’t worry!
Especially for you, we have got you covered to get you ready for the shocking twists and edge-of-your-seat drama that Severance Season 2 seems to have in store for the fandom, which is looking more promising than before. Firstly, let’s clear the air with the debates surrounding the potential release date, as we’ve compiled all of the relevant information right here for you! Here is everything we know so far about Apple TV+’s Severance Season 2.
Severance Season 2 Release Date Updates: When is it expected to premiere?
We know that the fandom has been highly anticipating the release of the second season which has started to raise many doubts across social media handles and fan forums. Before these rumors started again any more momentum we want to clarify these claims by highly emphasizing that right now the release date of the second season can not be confirmed because the filming which initially began on October 3, 2022, in New York City, and was set to wrap on May 12, 2023.
However, on May 8, 2023, production of the season was shut down due to the ongoing writers’ strike. It marks the second major Apple series to be shut down as a result of the labor action after the Maya Rudolph series Loot halted filming last week in LA. Due to this reason, the network cannot acknowledge these details which will be way too early to predict as the strike might happen for a while due to which the potential release window may shift causing changes in the 2023-24 stream schedule of Apple TV+, which will be confirmed later.
But if we have to guess, looking at the pattern of the first season, then the second season will most likely premiere sometime around mid to late 2023 at approximately 12:01 a.m. PT (only if the writer’s strike gets resolved soon). Many fans are predicting the range of months may differ considering the premiere dates for season one were around this time frame.
We would also like to highlight that, at this point in time, this is just pure speculation!
Hence, we suggest that the viewers should be patient and follow social media to be updated with the latest information for the next season. In order to receive updates on when the new season premieres, interested viewers can also enable notifications. Meanwhile, check out the official BTS picture, quoting, “Every time you find yourself here, it’s because you chose to come back.#Severance Season 2 filming has started.” Take a look at the official post below:
Every time you find yourself here, it’s because you chose to come back.#Severance Season 2 filming has started. pic.twitter.com/4AgEFHEgV9
— Apple Original Films (@AppleFilms) October 31, 2022
Severance Season 2: What can the fans expect to see in the new season?
Creator Dan Erickson didn’t have much to reveal at the Severance Comic-Con panel, saying only that Season 2 would focus on “building out the world a little bit more, and with this tweak to reality, what the ramifications would be.” And when asked whether the show will explain what the deal is with the goats, Erickson simply replied, “Yeah.” Great! “In Season Two, we’re going to be showing all of these people on the outside,” the show creators told Entertainment Weekly.
“Similar to Mark, they each had their own reason for getting this procedure, and they’re all at some stage of a healing process for one thing or another… Being able to take what Adam did in the first season – with the differentiation between his innie and outie, and how they feel like the same person but with this vastly different lived experience – seeing the other three characters’ version of that dichotomy is, I think, the most exciting part.”
The season will definitely pick up plotlines from the first season’s final episode, “The We We Are,” in which the viewers got to see that Mark’s innie wakes up in Devon’s home, hugging Cobel. He alerts Cobel of the activated overtime contingency and calls Milchick to check the security office. Mark reveals he’s in innie form, learns of Gemma’s death, and learns that “Mrs. Selvig” is Mark’s boss. Mark encourages Devon to report Lumon’s misdeeds to the press, as Lumon likely controls the police.
The viewers also got to see that Irving discovers his outie’s paintings and U.S. Navy background, and locates Burt. Helly learns her outie is Helena Eagan, daughter of Lumon CEO Jame Eagan. Cobel tries to stop Helly from making a speech, but Milchick reaches the security office. Helly tells the crowd of the innies’ subjugation and torment. Irving discovers he’s already in a relationship with Burt. It’s an exciting cliffhanger to continue the story as the fans will also appreciate it this way!
According to Esquire.com, creator Dan Erickson stated, “There’s definitely going to be some expansion of the world,” he teased. “Within Lumon, we’re going to see more of the building, and we’ll see more of the outside world, too.” He continued by making a comment about the overall narrative’s structure of storytelling:
“There’s an overall plan for the show. I have an endpoint in mind, and I intentionally didn’t plan it season by season, because I wanted it to be flexible enough that we could get there in two seasons or six seasons. I want to allow us to be surprised by where the show goes. There’s a sense of what Lumon is trying to do and the role that our main characters are going to play in that, and where it all will culminate. It’s really exciting to think about taking the next step on that trip.”
Severance Season 2 Cast and Crew
The ensemble main cast of the second season includes Emmy Award nominee Adam Scott, Academy and Emmy Award winner Patricia Arquette, Emmy Award winner John Turturro, Britt Lower, Zach Cherry, Dichen Lachman, Jen Tullock, Tramell Tillman, Michael Chernus, and Academy Award-winner Christopher Walken. That’s not all, as the second season will also expand its cast with eight new stars, which are as follows:
- Oscar and Emmy Award nominee Bob Balaban (“The Chair,” “The Politician,” “The French Dispatch,” “Isle of Dogs”)
- Robby Benson (“Beauty and The Beast,” “One on One”)
- Stefano Carannante (“Mirabilia”)
- Emmy Award nominee Gwendoline Christie (“Game of Thrones,” “The Sandman,” “Wednesday”)
- John Noble (“Fringe,” “Elementary,” “The Lord of the Rings” films)
- Ólafur Darri Ólafsson (“The Tourist,” “Trapped,” “The Missing”)
- Alia Shawkat (“Search Party,” “Being the Ricardos,” “The Old Man”)
- Emmy Award winner Merritt Wever (“Godless,” “Unbelievable,” “Nurse Jackie”)
“Severance,” is written and created by Dan Erickson. Ben Stiller directs and serves as executive producer alongside Erickson, Nicky Weinstock, Jackie Cohn, Mark Friedman, and Adam Scott. Caroline Baron and Sam Donovan also serve as executive producers, and Richie Schwartz executive produces for Red Hour Films. In addition to starring, Patricia Arquette serves as producer for season two. Fifth Season is the studio.
Severance Season 2 Episodes and Streaming Options
Although the exact number of episodes for Severance Season 2 has yet to be published, we cannot predict the total number of episodes for the future season because the first season had only 9 episodes with a runtime of 40 to 57 minutes. As a result, the exact amount for the future season cannot be predicted as they may vary in the number of episodes which is ultimately dependent on the plot that the show intends to convey to the audience, which has been turned into a screenplay to look for and see the unexplored dynamics.
Severance Season 2 is an exclusive series created for Apple TV+, so it will be available to stream on this platform only. The prior seasons are already available on the platform. This streaming platform offers premium, compelling drama and comedy series, feature films, groundbreaking documentaries, and kids and family entertainment and is available to watch across all your favorite screens. Hence, the series will only be available to stream exclusively on Apple TV+ with a selection of membership tiers from which viewers can pick according to their preference.
Severance Season 1: A Quick Recap
Severance was met with critical acclaim upon its release. On the review aggregator website Rotten Tomatoes, 97% of 107 critics’ reviews are positive, with an average rating of 8.5/10. The website’s consensus reads: “Audacious, mysterious, and bringing fresh insight into the perils of corporate drudgery, Severance is the complete package.” Metacritic, which uses a weighted average, assigned a score of 83 out of 100 based on 36 critics, indicating “universal acclaim.” The American Film Institute named it one of the ten best television programs of the year.
The official synopsis reads: “From director and executive producer, Ben Stiller and creator Dan Erickson comes “Severance.” Mark Scout leads a team at Lumon Industries, whose employees have undergone a severance procedure, which 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.”
Take a look at the official trailer for the first season below:
While you wait for more Severance Season 2 updates on Web News Observer, catch up on the previous episodes on Apple TV+.