The most disconcerting thriller of Apple TV +officially returns with new episodes and no, we will not have to wait for another three years
The wait was worth it. After a season that ends He left us on the verge of emotional collapse, Apple TV+ decided not to go around and have renewed Severance For a third season. And he did it only the day after issuing the last episode of the second round, confirming that the series will continue to develop it Universe of the dystopian workshop Where no one can trust or himself.
For those who have already experienced the distress of the first season in 2022, this is not a surprise: Severance eg compelling, intriguing and deeply original. But the jump with the three years between the first and second season made the hype deflated. Nothing is further away from reality: The second episode has not only kept the interest, but multiplied it.
Severance, officially renewed
“Do Severance It was one of the most creatively stimulating experiences I had in my life “Ben Stiller, executive producer and director of numerous confessed episodes. “Even if I have no memory, they tell me that doing the third will be equally fun … even if any future memory in this sense will be irrevocably deleted by my brain“He joked, playing with the premise of the series.
He also joined the enthusiasm Adam Scott, protagonist and soul of the story, who plays Mark Scout: “I can’t wait to go back to work with Ben, Dan, the incredible cast, the team, Apple and the entire family of Severance. Ah, and anyway … If you see my Innie, please don’t tell him anything about this. Thank you“He added with its characteristic thin humor.
What is serious and why should you see it if you haven’t done it yet?
The story revolves around a group of employees of Lumon IndustriesA Mysterious Corporation who submits his workers to a surgical procedure called “separation” (severancein English). This operation Divide your conscience in two: On the one hand, that of work (the “innies”) and, on the other, that of their life outside the office (the “outies”). Neither knows anything about the otherwhich creates disturbing situations as tragic.
Mark Scout, Helly Riggs, Dylan George And Judicial irring These are just some of the characters we know in this Twisted corporate burrow. And everyone has their own reasons to start question a system which, under the appearance of efficiency, hides a terrifying bureaucratic darkness.
When will it come and what can we expect?
Even if Apple TV+ still did not confirm a release date For the third season, Ben Stiller wanted to reassure the fans during an interview at the Pódcast New heights of the Kelce brothers: “No, the idea is not waiting for three years again“He said.”We hope to be able to announce what the plan is soon“He added, making it clear that this time they go with the accelerator.
And it is that of the universe of Severance Has still A lot to count: Hidden connections between the characters, conspiracy theories who load more and more force ea company tradition. The second season has deepened these problems and opened new doors that fans are already disseminate social networks As if they were part of an arg.
A phenomenon that has grown over low heat
From his premiere in 2022, Severance Has gone from being a “Sleeper Hit” To become one of the Most appreciated science fiction dramas of current streaming. His mixture of Mystery, social critic, minimalist design and complex characters has captured an audience that Search more than fast entertainment.
And it’s no coincidence. THE Stiller’s address, Dan Erickson’s script and the interpretation of the cast They manage to create a unique atmosphere, with touches of Black mirror, Lost And also from Kafka. It is a series that makes you think, but also to hearAnd it is not easy to find something similar in these periods of mass consumption.
Both Season 1 like Season 2 is available in Apple TV+. If you have not dared to enter the rooms of Lumon IndustriesThis is the perfect time. Because the journey puts only more intense … and stranger.