Severance Renewed For Third Season, Surprising No One

Severance Renewed for Season 3 at Apple TV+

In predictable news for viewers of Severance‘s recent season two finale, Apple TV+ has announced the renewal of the acclaimed dystopian workplace thriller for a third season. While concluding the series after season two was a possibility, the show’s status as one of Apple TV+’s most watched programs ensured its continuation.

Key Figures Return

Creator Dan Erickson and director/executive producer Ben Stiller are confirmed to return for the upcoming season. Lead actor Adam Scott will also reprise his role as Mark Scout, the Lumon Industries employee with a surgically divided brain. This division creates distinct “innie” (workplace) and “outie” (personal life) personas.

Season 3 Plot Hints

Details regarding the plot of season three remain undisclosed. However, Erickson previously stated to Variety that a significant portion of the season was planned before season two premiered. He also indicated the creative team has a defined conclusion in mind for the overall narrative. This suggests that concerns about Severance‘s mysteries being unnecessarily prolonged are likely unfounded, as the writers appear to have a clear direction for the story.

Ben Stiller’s Statement

“Making Severance has been an incredibly stimulating and rewarding creative endeavor,” Stiller shared in a statement to Variety. “Although I personally retain no memories of the experience, I am assured that producing Season 3 will be equally gratifying. Any recollections of these future events, however, will remain permanently and irrevocably absent from my consciousness.”

Anticipation for Season 3

Severance’s season two finale concluded with a significant cliffhanger, leaving audiences eager for resolution. While some viewers might have found closure even if the show had ended, the demonstrated quality of the writing team has fostered trust and anticipation for the continued narrative. Fans can be relieved to know that the wait for season three will not be as lengthy as the gap between previous seasons, as Stiller has confirmed a quicker turnaround this time.