"Apple Officially Renews Severance for Season 3"

Apple has officially greenlit the highly anticipated third season of the hit series "Severance," created by Ben Stiller and Dan Erickson. This sci-fi psychological thriller has not only captured the top spot on Apple TV+ but also boasts the most-watched season in the platform's history with its recently concluded second season. Dive into IGN's comprehensive review of "Severance" Season 2 to discover our thoughts on the latest developments.

Ben Stiller shared his enthusiasm about the project, 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 and serves as an executive producer, echoed this sentiment, expressing eagerness to return to the set with the talented team. He humorously added, "Oh hey also - not a huge deal - but if you see my innie, please don’t mention any of this to him. Thanks."

Tim Cook, CEO of Apple, announced the renewal on Twitter, stating, "Season 3 of Severance is available upon request." This announcement underscores the strong backing and enthusiasm from Apple's leadership.

The official synopsis from Apple highlights the series' premise: "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."

Season 2 delved deeper into the consequences of challenging the severance barrier, introducing new series regulars Sarah Bock and Ólafur Darri Ólafsson, as the narrative took a darker turn. While no specific release date has been set for Season 3, 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 the first and second seasons. "No, the plan is not to [wait three years]," Stiller affirmed. "Definitely not. Hopefully we’ll be announcing what the plan is very soon. That will not be that!" He also cited the writers’ and actors’ strike as a contributing factor to the delay between seasons, but expressed gratitude for the audience's patience and support.

As fans eagerly await the next installment, they can explore IGN's "Severance Season 2 Ending Explained: How Does It Set Up Season 3?" for a detailed analysis of where the story might head next.