January 19th 2025.
TV fans have been eagerly awaiting the return of Severance for three long years, and the wait is finally over. The first episode of the highly acclaimed sci-fi thriller's second season premiered on Friday on Apple TV Plus, and fans wasted no time in devouring it. The show follows Mark and his team of office workers who have chosen to have their memories surgically divided between their personal and professional lives. As Mark reintroduces a newly-severed colleague, Helly, into the office, his outside life begins to blend with his work life, leading to disturbing revelations about his job at Lumon.
The start of Severance season 2 has been met with widespread praise, with many fans declaring it to be "peak television" at its finest. Twitter user @dinmurdock was blown away by the opening scene, calling it a "true masterpiece." @Hei5enberg501st echoed this sentiment, stating that the first scene alone made the three-year wait for season 2 worth it. @realitysuckksx couldn't contain their excitement, proclaiming that it was "pure cinema." Even @English_TutorUK, who caught up with the first season just recently, was impressed by the series and its incredible season finale cliffhanger.
The second season of Severance has been described as a "true masterpiece" by viewers, and it's not hard to see why. Directed by Hollywood legend Ben Stiller and featuring an all-star cast including Patricia Arquette, the show has received critical acclaim and has even won 14 Emmys. Despite the plot for season 2 being shrouded in secrecy, creator Dan Erickson has teased a "dire" fallout for the characters after their rebellion against the company in the first season.
Speaking to Vanity Fair, Erickson explained, "We very much wanted to put our heroes in a scarier place because season 1 ends with them poking the bear. They form this little rebellion, and they’re able to achieve a modicum of success with it. But the question with season 2 was: 'What happens when the bear pokes back? What’s the fallout of this victory that they had? I think, without giving much away, the fallout is dire.'"
Fans will be happy to hear that Stiller has already hinted at a potential third season for Severance. In an interview with Collider, he emphasized the responsibility of the creators to have a clear direction for the story and to not just continue the show for the sake of its success. He stated, "You have a responsibility to the audience that you're going somewhere with it. That's always been a part of it for us, really understanding where it's heading to, and Apple's been really supportive of that and been sensitive to what the story is and not saying, 'Okay, this is something that has to keep going as long as it's successful.' It should go as long as the story goes, and that's something we have an idea of, and we're working towards as we're starting up our season three work."
Not only has Severance been a hit with fans, but it has also received critical acclaim, with both seasons holding a 96% rating on Rotten Tomatoes. So, for those who have yet to dive into this gripping and thought-provoking series, now is the perfect time to catch up. All episodes are available to stream on Apple TV Plus. And if you have a celebrity story, video, or pictures, don't hesitate to get in touch with the entertainment team at The Agency. They would love to hear from you.
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