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After the shocking cliffhanger season one finale back in 2022, Severance fans had to wait for a long time for a new season. Premiering on January 17, 2025, new episodes of season two are scheduled to be released every Friday till March 21, 2025. So far, the lead character, Mark (Adam Scott) wakes up to a new team but he quickly sabotages them to request the board to return the other innies.
Season two of Severance not only deals with the fallout of season one's cliffhanger finale but also brings forth a series of new twists and turns that are difficult to predict. It is also interesting how this season gives viewers insight into the outside lives of the central characters which adds to the overall narrative.
While fans wait to binge on new episodes of Severance, they can indulge in the engaging shows on this list that are equally immersive.
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Mythic Quest, Foundation, and four other shows like Severance season 2 that never fail to impress
1) Tales from the Loop (2020)
Like the characters in Severance season 2, Tales from the Loop also focuses on characters who are dealing with unusual circumstances. Based on the art book by Swedish artist Simon Stålenhag, this show containing eight episodes follows the lives of residents in the fictional Mercer which is home to a Center for Experimental Physics.
The show will particularly appeal to sci-fi fans as it brings to life many futuristic technologies that they will find intriguing. However, the real reason Tales from the Loop will have viewers hooked is for its character-driven narratives, much like Severance season 2. It stars Rebecca Hall, Paul Schneider, Daniel Zolghadri, and others.
Aesthetically, the creators have gone the extra mile to stay true to Stålenhag's vision. It is true that Tales from the Loop isn't formatted for casual watching but the layered storytelling is so immersive that the audience won't be able to look away.
Where to watch: Tales from the Loop can be viewed on Prime Video.
2) Mythic Quest (2020)
Mark and the other innies in Severance season 2 don't exactly work at a conventional office. The same is the case for the characters in Mythic Quest containing three seasons and 30 episodes. Rob McElhenney, Ashly Burch, Jessie Ennis, Imani Hakim, and others star in this workplace comedy.
The narrative is centered around the employees of a fictional video game studio that is responsible for creating Mythic Quest, a popular multiplayer online role-playing game. Although this show isn't as dark and gritty as Severance season 2, it is still able to capture the viewer's attention with a clever narrative that addresses the rising tensions at a high-stakes workplace.
The best thing about the show is that even people who don't know much about video games will be able to relate to the well-written plots and endearing characters.
Where to watch: Mythic Quest is available for streaming on Apple TV+ and Prime Video.
3) Calls (2021)
What draws most people to seasons one and two of Severance is the imaginative premise. Another well-made show that showcases impressive creativity is Calls containing nine episodes.
Based on a French TV series by Timothée Hochet, Calls focuses on thrilling phone conversations between characters whose lives are interconnected. Even though things start out fine, the conversations start to display a level of anxiety and apprehension that lays the foundation for an impending apocalypse.
Even though the visuals are minimal, the intelligent dialogue proves to be more than enough to maintain the momentum from start to finish. The creators took a big risk by not providing any visual aids to help viewers put a face to the voices they are listening to but the audio is so compelling that they are prompted to put two and two together just by listening.
Where to watch: Episodes of Calls are available on Apple TV+.
4) Foundation (2021)
Like Severance season 2, Foundation thrives on a complex plotline that is suspenseful and entertaining. Based on the Foundation stories by Isaac Asimov, the show contains two seasons and 20 episodes and stars Jared Harris, Lou Llobell Lee Pace, Leah Harvey, and others.
It is set in the future wherein the galaxy is ruled by the Galactic Empire. Harris' character Hariton Seldon aka Hari, a mathematician, predicts that the end of the empire is near for which he is exiled. He then joins hands with other skilled scientists and scholars to build the Foundation.
The first few episodes of the show may seem slow but that allows the viewers to become immersed in the world-building so that they can truly connect to the characters and the world they live in. Like Severance season 2, Foundation can maintain the suspense with each episode with the help of unpredictable twists and impressive action scenes.
Where to watch: Foundation can be viewed on Apple TV+.
5) Surface (2022)
Similar to Mark and the other innies in Severance season 2, the lead character in Surface is trying to uncover the truth despite memory lapses. Gugu Mbatha-Raw plays Sophie in the show containing eight episodes.
Sophie is revived after a suicide attempt but cannot remember why she had decided to end her life in the first place. When she comes across people she knows, they paint a rosy picture of her life but Sophie is unconvinced and makes an attempt to get to the bottom of the truth.
Like Severance season 2, Surface boasts striking cinematography that complements the suspenseful narrative. The main highlight of the show has to be the compelling performances by the lead cast who prompt the viewer to become immersed in their lives.
Where to watch: Episodes of Surface are available for streaming on Apple TV+.
6) WeCrashed (2022)
Severance season 2 is worth watching because of its compelling characters that are brought alive by the talented cast. Another Apple TV+ show that thrives on moving performances is WeCrashed containing eight episodes.
Based on the podcast titled WeCrashed: The Rise and Fall of WeWork by Wondery, the show chronicles the rise and fall of WeWork, one of the most valuable startups in the world founded in 2010. Jared Leto and Anne Hathaway play founders, Adam Neumann and Rebekah Neumann respectively.
Like Severance season 2, each episode of WeCrashed is equally dramatic and engrossing. Both Jared Leto and Anne Hathaway come into their own as the show progresses and it would be difficult for the audience to imagine anyone else play their characters so convincingly on screen.
Where to watch: WeCrashed can be streamed on Apple TV+ and Prime Video.
While viewers wait for the anticipated finale of Severance season 2, they can check out these captivating titles that boast complex characters and layered storytelling.
