Severance (2022)
A chilling Apple TV+ drama where surgically divided memories blur the line between who we are at work and who we truly are.
Severance - Series Information
- Original Title: Severance
- First Air Year: 2022
- Last Air Year: 2025
- Created by: Dan Erickson
- Type: TV Series
- Genres: Drama, Mystery, Sci-Fi, Fantasy
- Content Rating (US): TV-MA
- Number of Seasons: 3
- Number of Episodes: 19
- Status: Returning Series
- Original Language: English
- Spoken Languages: English
- First Air Date: February 17, 2022 (United States - TV-MA), February 17, 2022 (Canada - 18+), February 17, 2022 (United Kingdom - 15), February 17, 2022 (Germany - 12), February 17, 2022 (France - 12), February 17, 2022 (India - A), February 17, 2022 (New Zealand - 16), February 17, 2022 (Australia - MA 15+), February 17, 2022 (Brazil - 16), February 17, 2022 (Mexico - B-15)
- Networks: Apple TV
- Production Companies: Endeavor Content, Red Hour, Fifth Season, Animals & People, Westward
- Production Countries: United States of America
- Alternative Titles: الشَّطر (SA), 生活割離術 (HK), Ruptura (PT), Разделяне (BG), جدایی (IR), Розділення (UA), Ruptura (BR), 세브란스: 단절 (KR)
Severance - Plot
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.
Severance - Trailer
Watch the official trailer and see the unsettling world of Lumon Industries come to life:
There's more to work than life.
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Severance - Cast & Crew
Creator(s)
- Dan Erickson
Main Cast
- Adam Scott
- Britt Lower
- Tramell Tillman
- Zach Cherry
- Jen Tullock
- Dichen Lachman
- John Turturro
- Christopher Walken
- Patricia Arquette
- Michael Chernus
Writers
- Anna Ouyang Moench
- Helen Leigh
- Dan Erickson
- Adam Countee
- K.C. Perry
Executive Producers
- Adam Scott
- Ben Stiller
- Nicholas Weinstock
- Mark Friedman
- Patricia Arquette
Severance - FAQs
What is the severance procedure in Severance?
The severance procedure is a fictional brain surgery performed on Lumon Industries employees that surgically separates their work memories from their personal memories. Severed workers, called 'innies' at work and 'outies' in personal life, have no awareness of each other's experiences, creating two distinct conscious identities within one person.
Where can you stream Severance online?
Severance streams exclusively on Apple TV+. It is available as part of the Apple TV+ subscription and can also be accessed through the Apple TV Amazon Channel add-on. New episodes of ongoing seasons are released weekly on the platform.
Will there be a Season 3 of Severance?
Yes, Severance has been renewed for a third season. Apple TV+ confirmed the renewal, and Season 3 is currently in production. The show's status is listed as 'Returning Series,' confirming that the story of Lumon Industries and its severed employees will continue beyond Season 2.
Who are the main cast members of Severance?
Severance stars Adam Scott as Mark Scout, Britt Lower as Helly Riggs, Tramell Tillman as Seth Milchick, John Turturro as Irving Bailiff, Christopher Walken as Burt Goodman, Patricia Arquette as Harmony Cobel, Zach Cherry as Dylan George, Dichen Lachman as Ms. Casey, and Michael Chernus as Ricken Hale.
Is Severance based on a true story?
No, Severance is not based on a true story. It is an entirely original fictional concept created by Dan Erickson. However, the series draws on real anxieties about corporate culture, work-life balance, and identity, giving its speculative premise a grounded, emotionally resonant quality that feels strikingly plausible.
How many episodes does Severance have in total?
Severance has 19 episodes across its released seasons, comprising 9 episodes in Season 1 and 10 episodes in Season 2. Season 3 is currently in production and its episode count has not yet been confirmed. The series also includes a small number of special episodes.
Did Severance win any major awards?
Yes, Severance has earned significant critical recognition. The series received multiple Emmy Award nominations, including Outstanding Drama Series, and won awards for its direction and production design. Ben Stiller's direction of the pilot was particularly praised, earning him an Emmy for Outstanding Directing in a Drama Series.
What is the content rating for Severance?
Severance is rated TV-MA in the United States, indicating it is intended for mature audiences only. The series contains strong thematic content, psychological tension, and some violence. International ratings vary by region, including 18+ in Canada, 15 in the United Kingdom, and MA 15+ in Australia.
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