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Severance 2022

“There's more to work than life.”

Status
Returning Series
First Aired
February 17, 2022
Last Aired
March 20, 2025
Format
3 seasons · 19 eps
Highest Rated Episode
S1E9 "The We We Are" (★ 9.3/10)
Created By
Dan Erickson
Network
Apple TV
Where to Stream
Apple TV, Apple TV Amazon Channel
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★ TMDB users: 8.4/10 from 2,764 votes TV-MA DramaMysterySci-Fi & Fantasy 3 seasons · 19 eps Returning Series
Community & Your Rating
★ 8.4/10
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What is Severance?

Severance is an American science fiction psychological thriller television series created by Dan Erickson. The series is executive produced and primarily directed by Ben Stiller and stars Adam Scott, Zach Cherry, Britt Lower, and Tramell Tillman, among others.

Type
TV series
Year
2022
Status
Returning Series
Episodes
19
First aired
Feb 17, 2022
Last aired
Mar 20, 2025
Original language
EN
Origin
US
Networks
Apple TV
Genres
Drama, Mystery, Sci-Fi & Fantasy
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★ TMDB users: 8.4/10 from 2,764 votes
Format
3 seasons · 19 episodes
Status
Returning Series
Network
Apple TV
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Severance is an American science fiction psychological thriller television series created by Dan Erickson. The series is executive produced and primarily directed by Ben Stiller and stars Adam Scott, Zach Cherry, Britt Lower, and Tramell Tillman, among others. 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. The series premiered on April 7, 2022, and is available to stream on Apple TV. The show has been renewed for a third season, which is currently in the works. The production of the series involves a team of creators and actors working together to bring the story to life. The series has received attention and updates have been provided on its progress, including comments from the cast and crew.

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Should you watch it?

“Office workers undergo a surgical procedure to divide their work and personal memories.”

Reasons to watch
  • intricate premise
  • compelling mystery
Keep in mind
  • long wait between seasons

Watch it if you enjoy science fiction thrillers that explore the boundaries of work and personal identity.

The series contains themes of psychological tension and corporate mystery.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the series about?

It follows employees at Lumon Industries who have undergone a procedure to split their memories between work and home.

What genre is the show?

It is an American science fiction psychological thriller television series.

Who directed the series?

The series was directed by Aoife McArdle and Ben Stiller.

When did the series premiere?

The show premiered on February 18, 2022.

Is there a third season?

Yes, a third season is officially in the works.

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