Severance season 2 is set to premiere on January 17, 2025, at 3 am EST, exclusively on Apple TV+. Fans of the psychological thriller can look forward to weekly episodes every Friday, culminating in the season finale on March 21, 2025.
Having ten episodes, this season adds one more episode than its first one, providing more suspense and Lumon Industries revelations. All of the episodes can be streamed straight on Apple TV+.
The highly anticipated season follows Mark Scout (Adam Scott), his Lumon Industries coworkers who underwent the controversial "severance" procedure, and their friends and family.
After season one's shocking ending, fans can expect more mysteries and deeper looks at the "innies" and "outies." The show's business drama and emotional depth promise another thrilling ride.
Due to the 2023 writers' and actors' strikes, Severance season 2 took much longer than planned. The movie was shot again in January 2024 and was done by April 2024. With the cast and crew back in action, this new chapter digs deeper into the story and adds new characters and plot twists that fans have been waiting for since the end of season one.
Release schedule of Severance season 2
Severance season 2 will unfold across 10 episodes, with new installments dropping weekly on Apple TV+. The season offers an extended exploration of Lumon Industries compared to season one. Below is the complete release schedule:
Viewers can mark their calendars for these dates to stay updated on the latest developments in Severance season 2.
The plot of Severance
Severance season 2 carries on the story of Lumon Industries employees who lead dual lives because of a revolutionary medical operation splitting their work and personal memories.
Inside Lumon, their "innies" negotiate hidden secrets and corporate challenges while their "outies" remain blind to their workplace reality. The ethical and emotional implications of this split drive the storyline.
Season one left audiences with unanswered questions, including Mark’s discovery of his wife’s identity and the potential exposure of Lumon’s secrets. The second season promises to explore these mysteries further, delving into the personal conflicts and growing resistance within the severed floor.
The cast of Severance season 2
The returning cast includes:
- Adam Scott as Mark Scout
- Patricia Arquette as Harmony Cobel
- John Turturro as Irving Bailiff
- Britt Lower as Helly Riggs
- Zach Cherry as Dylan George
- Christopher Walken as Burt Goodman
- Dichen Lachman as Ms. Casey
- Tramell Tillman as Seth Milchick
- Michael Chernus as Ricken Hale
- Jen Tullock as Devon Scout-Hale
New additions for season 2:
- Gwendoline Christie as Lorne
- Merritt Wever as Gretchen
- Bob Balaban as Mark W.
- Alia Shawkat as Gwendolyn Y.
- Stefano Carannante as Dario R.
- Ólafur Darri Ólafsson as Mr. Drummond
- John Noble in an undisclosed role
- Sarah Bock as Miss Huang
Production and direction
Dan Erickson was the creator of the second season of Severance, which Ben Stiller and Aoife McArdle directed. Filming was temporarily suspended in May 2023 due to the 2023 writers' and actors' strikes, which disrupted production.
It recommenced in January 2024 and concluded in April 2024. The program has preserved its exceptional production values, exemplified by its meticulous attention to design, music, and storytelling.
Stay tuned for more news and updates on Severance season 2 and similar projects as the new year progresses. The first season is now available to stream on Apple TV+.