After an incredibly long wait, the second season of Severance is here: new episodes of the grim science fiction series are already streaming on Apple TV+.
The story of the foreboding company and its struggling employees is one of the service’s most recognizable shows. Apple has put a lot of effort into promoting the highly anticipated second season – as part of its marketing campaign, the service recently set up a pop-up in New York’s Grand Central Terminal. The glass cube was set up as Lumon’s office space, with Adam Scott, Britt Lower and Zach Cherry starring as Mark S., Helly R. and Dylan G. refining macro data. To amp up the horror atmosphere, Patricia Arquette as Harmony Cobel and Tramell Tillman as Mr. also appeared. Milchick on stage.
Severance, created by Ben Stiller, tells a story about a Lumon employee who, in order to work in a special division, undergoes a surgical procedure that splits his consciousness. At work, Mark can’t remember his personal life, and at home he has no idea what his career entails.
Mark grieves the death of his wife and copes by agreeing to a meaningless office job that will push him into obscurity. Unfortunately, he discovers that the company he has given so much power over him harbors many dark secrets. He begins to question the nature of his work and the company’s intentions. Severance is a truly unmissable show, combining satire and science fiction to compelling effect.
Here’s everything we know about the show’s second season.
When will Severance season 2 come out?
The second season of Severance is now available on Apple TV+.
The first season of Severance premiered in 2022. AppleTV+ greenlit the next episode even before season 1 ended. However, the release date was not announced at the time.
Fans who expected Season 2 to debut in 2023 were bitterly disappointed. The show was first postponed due to rumors of a conflict between showrunners and later suspended due to the SAG-AFTRA and WGA strikes.
When the strike ended in fall 2023, there was little information about Severance season 2 for a while. However, in early 2024, Apple TV+ shared a new image from the show.
When will new episodes of Severance season 2 be released?
Here is the episode release schedule for the US and UK:
- Episode 1: Friday, January 17, 12pm PT / 3am ET / 8am GMT
- Episode 2: Friday, January 24, 12pm PT / 3am ET / 8am GMT
- Episode 3: Friday, January 31, 12:00 PM PT / 3:00 AM ET / 8:00 AM GMT
- Episode 4: Friday, February 7, 12pm PT / 3am ET / 8am GMT
- Episode 5: Friday, February 14, 12pm PT / 3am ET / 8am GMT
- Episode 6: Friday, February 21, 12pm PT / 3am ET / 8am GMT
- Episode 7: Friday, February 28, 12pm PT / 3am ET / 8am GMT
- Episode 8: Friday, March 7, 12pm PT / 3am ET / 8am GMT
- Episode 9: Friday, March 14, 12pm PT / 3am ET / 8am GMT
- Episode 10: Friday, March 21, 12pm PT / 3am ET / 8am GMT
What could be the plot of Severance season 2?
Spoilers for season 1 below
At the end of season 1, Mark and his friends explore Lumon’s building and find a hidden department full of goats being experimented on. The team also devises a plan that will allow Mark, Helly, and Irving to “wake up” and see where they are outside the corporate campus. The plan works, but only for a limited time.
During that brief moment, Mark finds a photo of his apparently dead wife, Gemma, and discovers that she is very much alive and working at Lumon as Mrs. Casey, the Wellbeing Advisor.
Helly wakes up at an official gala and realizes that she is Helena Eagan, the daughter of James Eagan, CEO of Lumon. She also discovers that she has been fired for PR reasons: Lumon is trying to legalize their technology and sell it to other companies.
At the same time, Irving manages to visit his office romance Burt, only to discover that he is in a happy relationship.
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The series, created by Ben Stiller, is such an enigma that it is difficult to predict what will happen in season 2. The rebellious employees may be punished for their actions. Lumon’s managers probably won’t fire Mark and his friends, but they will figure out how to imprison them and make their lives even more miserable.
It is unclear what will happen to Helly. As the daughter of the CEO, she must be protected. On the other hand, Helena doesn’t even consider her cut-off self as a real person.
However, there is some hope for Mark, who manages to tell his sister that Gemma is alive. His sister Devon probably won’t believe it at first, and Mark won’t be able to clarify what he meant, but his family will certainly try to free him from Lumon’s control.
Escaping Lumon certainly won’t be easy. Thanks to the series’ latest teaser, we know that Mark is returning to HQ. Inside, the sinister Milchick awaits him, as well as… new employees.
In a short shot you see three strangers who were supposed to replace Helly, Dylan and Irving – but what happened to Mark’s friends is unknown. We also don’t know who the new employees will be – whether they will become Mark’s allies or join his enemies.
Is there a trailer for Severance season 2?
For now, Apple has published several clips for Season 2. Thanks to them you get a glimpse of what will happen in the new episodes.
The second teaser of the series shows a little more of what awaits the characters in the new season:
The latest trailer teases a season full of drama, secrets and battles with sinister corporations:
Who will be in the cast of Severance season 2?
We expect the following cast members to reprise their roles in the second season of Severance:
- Adam Scott – Mark Scout, a severed laborer
- Zach Cherry – Dylan George, a cut-off laborer
- Britt Lager – Helly R., a cut-off laborer
- John Turturro – Irving Bailiff, a cut-off laborer
- Christopher Walken – Burt Goodman, the severed head from Optics and Design
- Patricia Arquette – Harmonie Cobel, the manager of the severed floor
- Tramell Tillman – Seth Milchick, the security guard
- Jen Tullock – Devon Scout-Hale, Mark’s sister
- Dichen Lachman – Ms. Casey, the advisor
- Michael Chernus – Ricken Hale, Devon’s husband
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The season two cast will also expand with new faces:
- Gwendoline Christie
- Alia Shawkat
- Sara Bock
- Robby Benson
- Johannes Nobel
- Ólafur Darri Ólafsson
- Merritt Weaver
- Bob Balaban
- Stefano Carannat
You can spot both familiar and new faces in these photos published by Vanity Fair:
How to watch Severance
Severance is exclusive to Apple TV+. This is usually $9.99/£8.99 per month, but there are ways to get a free subscription.
