Severance season 2: Release date, cast, plot, and everything we know so far

After a long wait, Severance season 2 has finally been announced to debut on January 17, 2025. Apple TV’s most acclaimed workplace thriller made the news public on July 10, 2024, and also released a brief teaser, offering a glimpse of the upcoming events and highlighting all major characters of the series.

As per the official press release, Severance season 2 will see Mark and his friends learn about the consequences of tampering with the eponymous barrier, which will lead them down a path of distress and misfortune. Unlike the previous installment, the sequel is slated for a 10-episode run. Follow along with the article to learn more.

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Severance season 2 will be released on January 17, 2025

After the conclusion of Severence season 1, it was anticipated that the sequel would arrive sometime in 2024. However, due to the SAG-AFTRA and WGA strikes, like many other series and films, the show was delayed. The second season began filming on October 3, 2022, just six months after the first season concluded.

The filming was initially scheduled to finish on May 8, 2023, but it finally wrapped up on April 23, 2024, due to the strikes. The sequel was announced to be greenlit three days before the finale of the first season aired.

Ben Stiller, who executively produced the series and directed six episodes, expressed his excitement for season 2 in an official statement:

"It’s really exciting to see the response from people who are loving the show — and the level of fan engagement. It has been a long road bringing Severance to television."

He further said:

"I first read Dan’s pilot over five years ago. It has always been a multi-season story, and I’m really happy we get to continue it. I’m grateful to our partners at Apple TV+ who have been behind it the whole way. Praise Keir!"

Matt Cherniss, head of programming for Apple TV+, also joined in to relay how thrilled he is with the renewal:

"Thanks to creator Dan Erickson, the brilliant Ben Stiller, and an incomparable cast and crew, Severance has imagined an existence that‘s equal parts riveting and enthralling as viewers around the globe can’t get enough of these rich characters. We’re excited to go deeper into this wholly unique world and unpack more layers of Lumon in season two."

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Cast and characters

All major cast returning to play their respective roles in the second season:

• Adam Scott as Mark Scout
• Zach Cherry as Dylan George
• Jen Tullock as Devon Scout-Hale
• Dichen Lachman as Ms. Casey
• Michael Chernus as Ricken Hale
• Tramell Tillman as Seth Milchick
• Britt Lower as Helly Riggs
• John Turturro as Irving Bailiff
• Christopher Walken as Burt Goodman
• Patricia Arquette as Harmony Cobel

Recurring cast:

• Michael Cumpsty as Doug Graner
• Nikki M. James as Alexa
• Sydney Cole Alexander as Natalie
• Yul Vazquez as Peter "Petey" Kilmer
• Nora Dale as Gabby Arteta
• Claudia Robinson as Felicia
• Mark Kenneth Smaltz as Judd

New cast for season 2 with unannounced roles:

• Gwendoline Christie
• Bob Balaban
• Merritt Wever
• Alia Shawkat
• Robby Benson
• Stefano Carannante
• Ólafur Darri Ólafsson
• John Noble

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Where to watch Severence season 2?

As a platform original, Severance season 2 will be available on Apple TV+, the only streaming service with global rights to the series. The workplace thriller would not be available on other platforms, including Netflix. Prime Video, and Max. Fans can also explore other series in the same genre on Apple TV+, like Silo and Dark Matter.

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Plot summary

Severance is rated Fresh on Rotten Tomatoes at 97%, with an average score of 8.6/10. Here’s how the review aggregator describes the series:

"Mark leads a team of office workers whose memories have been surgically divided between their work and personal lives; when a mysterious colleague appears outside of work, it begins a journey to discover the truth about their jobs."

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Stay tuned for more news and updates on Severance season 2 and other shows as 2024 progresses.