What do we know about Severance season 3? Ben Stiller shares positive update

Severance has been confirmed for a third season by Apple TV (Picture: Apple TV+/Jon Pack)

The second season finale of American drama Severance dropped on Friday, and fans have already received good news about season three.

Severance, which began in 2022, follows the employees of the mysterious Lumon Industries and their decision to undergo the show’s titular medical procedure.

The procedure disconnects the memories and consciousness’ of the characters’ work selves (innies) from who they really are at home (outies), effectively creating two different people.

Starring Adam Scott, John Tuturro, and Patricia Arquette, and produced by Ben Stiller, the Apple TV+ series has been praised (and won awards) for its unique premise, stylistic presentation, and tense drama.

And fans were served up some almighty tension in the show’s climactic second season finale, as the Lumon innies finally completed work on the ominous Cold Harbor project.

The episode ended on a painful cliffhanger and left fans begging for more – but considering it took three years to create season two, will fans have to wait until 2028 for more Severance?

Will there be a Severance season 3? Season two ended on a painful cliffhanger (Picture: Apple TV+/Jon Pack)

Given that the second season of Severance ended on such a devastating and uncertain cliffhanger, fans will be desperate to find out if a third season of the Apple TV+ drama is on the way.

News on that front is promising, with the show officially renewed by Apple TV+ for a third season on Friday, following the exciting conclusion to season two.

When it premiered, Severance was originally thought to be a niche workplace mystery show that might attract a cult following over its lifespan.

Instead, it’s become one of the most popular and heavily streamed shows in the world, and became Apple TV’s most-watched title – according to the streamer.

This means it’s all systems go for a third season, which is music to the ears of fans who are desperate to find out the answers to the questions raised by season two.

What has Ben Stiller and the cast said? Ben Stiller is a producer and director on Severance (Picture: Richard Shotwell/Invision/AP)

Severance producer and director Ben Stiller has promised fans that they won’t have to wait another three years to watch season three.

The gap between season one and season two was widened by the 2023 strikes by the Writers Guild of America, while some rumours suggested that the creative team for Severance had undergone some changes.

But Ben has assured fans the wait won’t be as long for season three: ‘No, the plan is not to [wait three years]. Hopefully we’ll be announcing what the plan is very soon.’

The renewal of Severance for a third season was also confirmed by Apple TV+, who said: ‘Cue the choreography and merriment. Severance has been renewed for season three.’

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Ben then joked: ‘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 three will be equally enjoyable.’

‘[Although] any recollection of these future events will be forever and irrevocably wiped from my memory as well.’

Adam Scott, who played Mark Scout in the series, also made a little in-universe joke about the future of Severance: ‘I couldn’t be more excited to get back to work with Ben, Dan, the incredible cast and crew, Apple, and the whole Severance team.

‘Oh hey also—not a huge deal—but if you see my innie, please don’t mention any of this to him. Thanks.’

What have fans been saying about the season 2 finale? Fans are struggling to cope after the gripping season two finale (Picture: Apple TV+)

The second season of the sci-fi thriller series came to an end on Friday, with the tense finale proving too much for some viewers.

Season two has seen the employees of Lumon Industries aiming to complete a mysterious task simply named Cold Harbor, with its true intentions not yet fully revealed.

It has also followed Adam’s character Mark Scout during his attempts to ‘reintegrate’ (reverse the titular severance procedure) and get back to the real world.

Bubsy7979 said: ‘I loved every minute of it. Three cheers to the whole Severance cast and crew for producing one helluva show! Literally can’t wait for next season.

BeautifulLyche590 expressed their surprise after watching the episode: ‘It’s on early. Just watched it and screamed at the television! I only have one word: WHAT?!’

Catch up with Severance on Apple TV+.

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