apple today announced that it has renewed the critically acclaimed workplace thriller “Separation“For the second season. The announcement comes days before the finale of season one, which will release on Apple TV+ this Friday, April 8.
The sci-fi series, executive produced by Dan Erickson and Ben Stiller, revolves around a mysterious company named Lumon Industries, whose employees can’t remember any details about their personal lives while at work. Similarly, once the employees leave the office, they do not remember anything about the workplace.
Apple doesn’t release TV+ viewing figures, but “Severance” has become one of Apple’s more popular series since it premiered in February. The series stars Adam Scott, Patricia Arquette, Christopher Walken and others.
Matt added, “Thanks to producer Dan Erickson, the brilliant Ben Stiller and an incomparable cast and crew, ‘Severance’ envisions an existence that audiences around the world can’t get enough of these rich characters ” Chernis, programming head of Apple TV+. “We’re excited to delve deeper into this completely unique world and uncover more layers of Lumon in season two.”
“It’s really exciting to see the level of reaction and fan engagement from people who have loved the show,” Stiller said. “It’s been a long way to get ‘Severance’ on television. I first read Dan’s pilot five years ago. It’s always been a multi-season story, and I’m really glad we got to keep it going. I’m grateful to our partners at Apple TV+ who have been completely behind it. Praise Keir!”
