All episodes of the second season of Severance is officially available to watch on Apple TV+. This season stars Adam Scott, Zach Cherry, Britt Lower, Tramell Tillman, Jen Tullock, Dichen Lachman, Michael Chernus, John Turturro, Christopher Walken, Patricia Arquette, and Sarah Bock. In season 2, Mark (Scott) and his friends learn the dire consequences of trifling with the severance barrier, leading them further down a path of woe.

It’s hard to believe it’s been three years since the first season came out. So much has happened in between both seasons that it feels like my other self saw this and teleported to today when the second season premiered. It’s a show that feels like it’s taken the world by storm that I feel grateful enough to see from when the first episode premiered. The first season brought together such a unique concept that made the show one of my favorite shows. Needless to say, I was hyped for the newest season. In my eyes, it didn’t disappoint, but I can see where it won’t be for everyone.

After the season one finale, it was impossible to predict what could happen next. In a strange way, the show found a way to keep it going. We were immediately thrown back into the madness at Lumon. Mark S goes back to work, but is meant with a brand new team. That is until he makes a big fuss that results in the original team coming back, resulting of Helly, Dylan, and Irving. With the core four back together, it felt like the show as comforting. Due to their actions from the season one finale, it didn’t stay comforting for long.

This season really played with the idea of the consequences of your actions. Where the first season brought up a unique idea of splitting work and life, this one shows that everyone is accountable for their decisions. This results in a climatically satisfying fourth episode where a big reveal occurs. Even though many already predicted the twist, it was still incredibly satisfying to see it all play out that lead to a big character moment for the Irving character, played by John Turturro.

As the rest of the show plays out, it leans into more reveals and doubling down on giving these characters consequences. We learn more about Outie Mark and his wife, which was heartbreaking. We get more of a dynamic between John Turturro & Christopher Walken’s characters. Dylan goes through an interesting situation with his wife. We don’t quite get all the information we were wanting about Milchick, but Tramell Tillman always plays him with so much intrigue. The same cinematography, sound design, and production design is still there that will leave viewers satisfied.

There’s a lot to enjoy this season, but if you are looking for more answers and more satisfying conclusions, this season will challenge viewers. Arguably, I still prefer the first season over this one, but this is still a great addition for the series. The slower moments that lean more into the characterization won’t be for everyone. Asking more questions than giving answers may even frustrate some. It’s what makes for great television that’s hardly seen anymore where we can’t wait to see what happens next.

If I had a magic wand, I would completely cut out the 8th episode. It’s the show’s weakest link. While it does give answers, it’s also way too short and unproductive. If the show wanted to continue the 9-episode count, I would have cut that episode and put scenes from that episode somewhere in another episode. That would have helped with the pacing as well. When you are waiting week-to-week for such an episode like this, it can be quite underwhelming.

I don’t typically review episodic television. I do with The Pitt since I get early access for every episode. This is a show that does need to be analyzed every week to properly dissect each episode. Viewers will rightfully be disappointed with the finale. It has everything going for it up until the very end. A decision is made that does make sense, but it’s also quite sad. Based on everything that came before, I’d argue that everything in each episode has been building up to that final moment where we see the end result of there being consequences for every action. Based on where it ends, I wouldn’t be surprised if there is a renewal for a third, and final, season.

Overall, the second season of Severance offers a lot thematically and visually for fans of the first. It doesn’t quite reach the heights as the first, but I don’t think anything could. This is a solid continuation that gives you a lot to think about. If the show wants to stick the landing, I think one more season would do the trick.

VERDICT: 4.5/5 (Amazing)