Apple TV+’s hit sci-fi TV show finally returns after a three-year hiatus, withSeveranceseason 2 having plenty of twists to address and mysteries to unravel before its finale arrives. AfterSeveranceseason 1 endedin 2022, the wait for the show to return became more grueling due to its widespread acclaim, timely and original twists, and slew of subsequent sci-fi dramas hitting Apple TV+ in the time since. Though the delay has certainly been longer than expected,Severanceseason 2 is thankfully back on the small screen starting Jul 30, 2025.
With Adam Scott, Britt Lower, John Turturro, and Zach Cherry returning to leadSeveranceseason 2’s castas Lumon Industries’ severed Macrodata Refinement department employees, the show’s second outing is proving to be worth the wait.Severanceseason 2 debuts with a 97% Rotten Tomatoes score from critics, impressively surpassing the inaugural season’s 94% rating. Receiving substantial praise for its cast performances, compelling narrative turns, and nightmarish character developments,Severanceseason 2 makes it worth the wait as the upcoming episodes build to what is certain to be a shocking, twist-filled finale.
Severance Season 2 Has 10 Total Episodes
The long-awaitedSeveranceseason 2 will have 10 total episodes.Severanceseason 2’s episode count comes as a welcome surprise, being a step up from season 1’s nine-episode total. Though it’s only one additional episode,Severanceseason 2 being just that much longer contributes to the three-year gap between seasons being more worth it. The 10-episode season count also mirrors the release strategy of some other recentApple TV+ sci-fi showslikeSiloandFor All Mankind.
Severance Season 1 Recap: 10 Biggest Things To Remember Before Season 2
Severance season 2 has finally confirmed a release date, but enough time has passed since season 1 that it’s worth looking back at the biggest twists.
Like season 1,Severanceseason 2’s episode runtimes will generally come in at a little under an hour. The sophomore outing is also repeating season 1’s overall release strategy withnew episodes debuting week-by-week, rather than dropping all 10 episodes at once.
What Time New Episodes Of Severance Season 2 Release On Apple TV+
Severance Season 2 Episodes Hit Apple TV+ On Fridays At 3AM ET
New episodes ofSeveranceseason 2 will be released every Friday at 3 am ET on Apple TV+. Therefore, in some other time zones, new episodes will become available to stream on Fridays at 12 am PT and 2 am CT. There will be one new episode released each week untilSeverance’s season 2 finale.Severanceis essentially taking over the weekly Friday sci-fi show release slot on Apple TV+ fromSilo, asSilo’s season 2 finalehits the streaming service at the same time asSeverance’s season 2 premiere on January 17.
Severance Season 2 Episode Release Schedule: When The Finale Is
Severance’s Season 2 Finale Should Premiere On June 18, 2025
There will be one new episode ofSeveranceseason 2 released every Friday at 3 am ET on Apple TV+ after the premiere. With 10 total episodes, that means – if there’s no mid-season hiatus –Severance’s season 2 finale will premiere on Apple TV+ on Friday, June 27, 2025. Although Apple TV+ has yet to make an official announcement aboutSeveranceseason 3’s renewal, Ben Still confirmed that another season is in the works prior to season 2’s premiere. Hopefully, the wait forSeveranceseason 3 after the season 2 finale will be shorter than three years.
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June 24, 2025 @ 3AM ET
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June 29, 2025 @ 3AM ET
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June 16, 2025 @ 3AM ET
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“Woe’s Hollow”
August 21, 2025 @ 3AM ET
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“Trojan’s Horse”
July 14, 2025 @ 3AM ET
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June 03, 2025 @ 3AM ET
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July 01, 2025 @ 3AM ET
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June 14, 2025 @ 3AM ET
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August 16, 2025 @ 3AM ET
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August 20, 2025 @ 3AM ET
Cast
Severance is a psychological thriller series featuring Adam Scott as Mark Scout, an employee at Lumon Industries who undergoes a “severance” procedure to separate his work and personal memories. However, as work and life personas mysteriously begin to collide, it quickly becomes clear that not all is as it seems. Created by Dan Erickson and directed by Ben Stiller and Aoife McArdle.
