Severance Season 2: The Darker Side of Perfectionism and Corporate Control

Why Severance Season 2 Took Three Years and What’s Coming in the 'Darker' Apple TV+ Return

Overview

Severance, the hit Apple TV+ series, is set to return with its second season on January 17, 2024. In a new interview with Vanity Fair, creators Dan Erickson and Ben Stiller provide insights into why it took nearly three years to produce the next season and what fans can expect from the upcoming episodes.

Season 2 Details

• Darker Tone: The second season will delve deeper into the split identities of the central characters, with a significant focus on tensions between their 'innies' (work personas) and 'outies' (personal lives). Erickson teases that things will get darker, as the characters face dire consequences from their rebellion against Lumon Corporation.
• Corporate Retreat: A pivotal event in season 2 is a corporate retreat to a snowy landscape, which Stiller hints at being designed with a hidden agenda for controlling employees.

Production Delays

• Perfectionism: Erickson and Stiller are known for their attention to detail, often discarding ideas that don't work well even if significant resources have been invested.
• Hollywood Strikes: The production faced multiple setbacks due to strikes in the entertainment industry. Filming began in October 2022 but was halted in May 2023 after completing seven out of ten episodes. Shooting resumed in January 2024, finishing the remaining three episodes by May.

Anticipation and Debut

• Fan Excitement: The article concludes with a call for fans to share their thoughts and excitement about the new season's details.
• Premiere Date: Severance season 2 will debut on January 17, 2024, with the first episode available on Apple TV+.