Severance official season 2 trailer on Apple TV+
The sophomore season of the hit series Severance is generating immense buzz, following its critically lauded debut in 2022.
The show's unique blend of sci-fi intrigue and dark comedy captivated audiences with its tale of 'severed' employees who have their work and personal memories surgically divided.
Adam Scott, famed for his role in Parks and Recreation, returns as protagonist Mark, alongside co-stars Britt Lower as Helly, Zach Cherry as Dylan, and John Turturro as Irving. Together, they delve deeper into the mysteries of their bifurcated lives.
Fans are on edge as they eagerly anticipate the continuation of the story after a nail-biting wait of nearly three years.
Season two promises to deliver even more suspense and drama, with early reviews suggesting it could surpass the already stellar reception of the first season.
With a perfect score of 100 percent on Rotten Tomatoes, based on initial critiques released on Tuesday, the second season is shaping up to be a television triumph. The original season boasts an impressive 97 percent rating, but the latest instalment seems poised to outshine it.
Viewers yet to join the Severance bandwagon should consider this a nudge to subscribe to Apple TV+ and discover what the hype is all about.
Dexerto, a leading pop culture outlet, has hailed the new season as an "astounding achievement; a flawless showcase of craft, performance, and taut, compulsive storytelling", reports the Mirror.
"If it sticks the landing, it belongs in the highest echelon of television and we should feel jubilant at its ascendance."
Rave reviews have been showering down from all corners, with Entertainment Weekly declaring the second season "more than worth the wait".
"The lauded Apple TV+ drama from creator Dan Erickson returns with a briskly paced sophomore season that refines its many themes into a timely, rewarding, and challenging debate about the power and parameters of personhood," they wrote.
The Hollywood Reporter, however, presented a more mixed reception, noting: "It makes for a season that's frequently darker, less frequently amusing and not necessarily more satisfying - but one that hits, if anything, even more chillingly close to home."
Meanwhile, Variety offered further acclaim saying, "Whatever the destination Severance is aiming for, the journey dramatizes the arbitrary rules and compartmentalized nature of modern work better than anything else on air."
Collider was equally enticed by the new season, stating: "Severance Season 2 deftly unspools an even greater and more thrilling sci-fi mystery", and boldly stakes its claim early by praising it as potentially "one of 2025's best shows."
It's evident that the upcoming 10 episodes of Severance are being hailed as must-watch TV, promising sci-fi and thriller fans a rollercoaster of cerebral plot twists when it lands next week.
Severance season 2 premieres Friday, January 17 on Apple TV+.
