Apple has officially greenlit the highly anticipated third season of the hit series Severance, confirming the return of Ben Stiller and Dan Erickson's gripping sci-fi psychological thriller. The show, which has captivated audiences on Apple TV+, saw its second season become the platform's most-watched series to date. For a deeper dive into the latest season, be sure to read IGN's comprehensive review of Severance Season 2.
Director Ben Stiller shared his enthusiasm, stating, “Making Severance has been one of the most creatively exciting experiences I’ve ever been a part of. While I have no memory of this, I’m told making Season 3 will be equally enjoyable, though any recollection of these future events will be forever and irrevocably wiped from my memory as well.” Adam Scott, who stars as Mark Scout and also serves as an executive producer, echoed this sentiment, saying, “I couldn’t be more excited to get back to work with Ben, Dan, the incredible cast and crew, Apple, and the whole Severance team. Oh hey also - not a huge deal - but if you see my innie, please don’t mention any of this to him. Thanks.”
Season 3 of Severance is available upon request.
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Apple's official synopsis encapsulates the essence of the series: "In Severance, Mark Scout (Scott) leads a team at Lumon Industries, whose employees have undergone a severance procedure that surgically divides their memories between their work and personal lives. This daring experiment in ‘work-life balance’ is called into question as Mark finds himself at the center of an unraveling mystery that will force him to confront the true nature of his work… and of himself. In Season 2, Mark and his friends learn the dire consequences of trifling with the severance barrier, leading them further down a path of woe. Season 2 welcomes new series regulars Sarah Bock and Ólafur Darri Ólafsson."
While a release date for Season 3 remains under wraps, Ben Stiller reassured fans on the New Heights podcast hosted by Jason and Travis Kelce that the wait won't be as long as the three-year gap between Seasons 1 and 2. "No, the plan is not to [wait three years]," Stiller clarified. "Definitely not. Hopefully we’ll be announcing what the plan is very soon. That will not be that!" He attributed the previous delay to a writers' and actors' strike, explaining, "There was a writers’ and actors’ strike, and it took us a while to regroup after that. I think we shot for 186 days on Season 2. There was a lot of shooting and editing, and editing takes a while. But thank goodness that the audience was there when we came back on."
As fans eagerly await more details on Season 3, they can explore IGN's Severance Season 2 Ending Explained to understand how it sets the stage for the upcoming season.
