Apple TV+’s returning thriller series has become the streaming platform’s most-watched series of all time, dethroningTed Lassoin the process. The streamer is home to a number of shows across various genres, many of which have received critical acclaim. This includes comedies likeTed Lasso, crime comedy-dramas likeBad Monkey,and more mind-bending shows like the sci-fi seriesDark Matter.The platform has also become home to multiple franchises, as proven by the upcomingMonarch: Legacy of Monstersseason 2, part of the Monsterverse, and the expansion ofFor All Mankindwith a spinoff, titledStar City.

It’s sci-fi shows like the latter two that Apple TV+ has found the most success in, earning both high viewership and awards for its shows in the genre. For example,Siloseasons 3and 4 have been confirmed following the show’s high viewership across the platform, including multiple award nominations for season 1. Other big sci-fi shows on the platform includeFoundation, based on Issac Asimov’s book series, andInvasion, which has been renewed for season 3 despite mixed reviews. However, one show has proven itself Apple TV+’s most successful sci-fi thriller, and now its most popular show ever.

Adam Scott as Mark, Dichen Lachman as Ms. Casey, and Tramell Tillman as Milchick in Severance season 2

Severance Has Become Apple TV+’s Most-Watched Show Ever

Season 2 Is Currently Ongoing

According to a new report,Severancehas become Apple TV+’s most-watched TV show in the platform’s history.The sci-fi thriller follows a group of workers at Lumon Industries who have voluntarily undergone the “severance” process, separating their work memories from their outside memories. However, the innie and outie lives of protagonist Mark Scout (Adam Scott) start to collide when a work friend visits him outside, the catalyst for a series of mysterious events surrounding the corporation.Severanceseason 2is ongoing, with five episodes out of 10 released as of writing.

Severance Season 2 Episode 5 Ending Explained: What Ms. Casey & Mark’s Scene Really Means

Severance season 2’s episode 5 ends with an intriguing scene in which Mark’s outie finally encounters Ms. Casey, setting up many story developments.

What Severance’s Popularity Means For The Show

How Long Will The Apple TV+ Series Go On For?

The popularity of the show isn’t surprising, considering the three-year gap between seasons resulted in high anticipation for the show’s return.Apple TV+also marketed the show more heavily, with the draw of actors like Scott and behind-the-scenes creatives like Ben Stiller helping to bolster the series into public awareness. It helps that the show is making continual progress on its mysteries with every new episode, aiding in its popularity because of the promise of answers eventually.

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