Severanceseason 2’s arrival after nearly three years of waiting means the tense sci-fi thriller is finally continuing the story thatSeveranceseason 1’s endingleft on the edge of a cliff, but there’s another reason why the return of theSeverancecastis so welcome - and it comes down to two other sci-fi shows on Apple TV+.The platform continues to produce many other projects within the same genre asSeverance, but the second season of the Adam Scott-led show stands apart from more recent efforts.
AlthoughSeveranceseason 3 isn’t confirmed, it seems unlikely at this point that the wildly successful show won’t be renewed soon after the current run comes to an end.Severance’s surprisingly broad appeal and incredibly compelling storyline make it seem like a foregone conclusion that the sci-fi thriller will be permitted to end on its own terms. However, althoughit’s exciting to think about what the future ofSeverancecould hold, there’s a great advantage not boasted by otherApple TV+ sci-fi showsthat makesSeverance’s present equally exhilarating.
Severance Spoilers Are Much Harder To Come By Than For Dark Matter & Silo
There is no Severance source material to tease the show’s future
Severanceis based on an original premise that isn’t based on any source material. This isn’t a significant aspect of the show in isolation, as countless shows are given the green light under identical circumstances. That being said, two of Apple TV+’s most successful sci-fi shows in recent years,Dark MatterandSilo, are both adaptations of literary works by Blake Crouch and Hugh Howie respectively. So, even while casually browsing the internet to read about either show, there’s always a risk that book spoilers will be mentioned, which, in turn, could ruin upcoming twists.
There is only really the issue of fan theories aboutSeverance, which often can’t be confirmed or denied until weeks or even years later.
Severancehas broken up this streak of successful sci-fi adaptations, as there aren’t any books that can be discussed and analyzed online to help predict what the story will hold. Of course,this doesn’t mean it’s impossible to stumble acrossSeverancespoilers. Details still make their way online or can be overheard in public places after each episode airs. However, there are still fewer chances of having the show intentionally or accidentally spoiled. Other than that, there is only really the issue of fan theories aboutSeverance, which often can’t be confirmed or denied until weeks or even years later.
Dark Matter Season 2 Has Already Fixed Its Potential Spoiler Problem (But Silo Season 3 Hasn’t)
Dark Matter exhausted the events of the lone book in season 1
Severancewill presumably remain safe in terms of source material-based spoilers, which is a very good thing. Thankfully,Dark Matterseason 2 will also give Blake Crouch’s multiverse show the same advantage.Dark Matterseason 1’s endingsets up a second season, but what’s so interesting about this decision is that the 2016 novel on which the show is based was completely exhausted in season 1. So,Dark Matterseason 2 will all be original materialthat organically evolves fromDark Matter’s book changesand season 1’s cliffhanger ending. In other words, there’s no more source material.
9 Dark Matter Season 2 Theories About Where The Show Will Go Next
Dark Matter season 2 is free from the constraints of source material, so there are many possibilities for the saga’s continuation on Apple TV+.
Inversely,Siloseasons 3 and 4, which have both already been confirmed, will continue to adapt Howie’s book trilogy. So, whileDark Matterfans are getting an all-new sequel,those watchingSilowho haven’t also read the books will need to continue to dodge spoilersabout where the story is headed. Although there have been severalSilobook changesto keep certain things fresh, it seems likely the overall story will continue to remain intact. So, whileSilowill still be a great watch, it won’t be quite as safe from spoilers as the futures ofDark MatterandSeverance.
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