'Severance' season 2 premiere release? Episode could drop sooner

After a three-year wait, the long-awaited season 2 premiere of "Severance" is finally here!

Season 2 of the Apple TV+ original thriller series debuts this week. "Severance," directed by Ben Stiller, follows a team of office workers whose memories have been surgically divided between their work and personal lives.

The series, which first debuted in 2022, stars Adam Scott, Britt Lower, John Turturro, Zach Cherry and Patricia Arquette. Season 1 won 28 television awards, including two Primetime Emmy Awards in 2022 for Outstanding Music Composition for a Series and Outstanding Main Title Design.

Here's everything to know about season 2 of "Severance."

When does 'Severance' season 2 come out?

The first episode of "Severance" season 2 is supposed to premiere on Apple TV+ sometime Friday. However, Stiller posted to X that it could drop at 9 p.m. ET Thursday.

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What time does 'Severance' come out?

The official release time is unclear, but Stiller said it could be 9 p.m. ET Thursday.

How many episodes are there in season 2 of 'Severance'?

Season 2 of "Severance" features 10 episodes.

Will 'Severance' be released all at once?

No, only the first episode of "Severance" season 2 will debut this week, followed by one episode every Friday through March 21.

How to watch 'Severance' season 2

"Severance" is available for streaming only on Apple TV+.

Do you need an Apple TV+ subscription to watch 'Severance'?

Yes, viewers need an Apple TV+ subscription to watch "Severance." An Apple TV+ subscription is $9.99 per month, after a seven-day free trial.

Watch the season 2 'Severance' trailer

'Severance' season 2 schedule

Here is the release schedule for season 2 of "Severance," per Deadline.

• Episode 1: Jan. 17.
• Episode 2: Jan. 24.
• Episode 3: Jan. 31.
• Episode 4: Feb. 7.
• Episode 5: Feb. 14.
• Episode 6: Feb. 21.
• Episode 7: Feb. 28.
• Episode 8: March 7.
• Episode 9: March 14.
• Episode 10: March 21.

Can kids watch 'Severance'?

"Severance" is rated Mature Audience Only, meaning it is not suitable for audiences under the age of 17.

Do you need to watch season 1 of 'Severance' to watch season 2?

Yes, viewers should watch season 1 before tackling season 2 of "Severance." Season 1 is nine episodes and is available to stream on Apple TV+.

What is 'Severance' about?

"Severance" follows a team of office workers at the mysterious Lumon Industries whose memories have been surgically divided between work and their personal lives.

Where was 'Severance' filmed?

Filming for the second season officially began in January 2024 following the now-resolved SAG and WGA strikes. Production wrapped in April 2024, according to People magazine.

The acclaimed workplace thriller was filmed in New York City and Holmdel, New Jersey, per IMDB.