After an extended hiatus, Severance is finally set to return to Apple TV+, and fans’ anticipation is palpable. With many mysteries left unanswered since the end of season 1, some good news reassures viewers: the series follows a plan established from the start.
An intrigue built from the first stages
Created by Dan Erickson, Severance is a psychological science fiction thriller that explores the consequences of a controversial procedure: the separation of the professional and personal identities of the employees of the mysterious company Lumon Industries. This duality, which transforms the protagonists into two separate peopleresulted in a gripping first season, where crucial secrets about their outside lives were revealed.
In a recent interview, Erickson confirmed that the story was always thought of with a precise conclusion at the top:
“I had an idea of the direction to take, and it remained largely intact. We wanted to maintain flexibility regarding the number of seasons, but without ever losing sight of this end point. »
This approach ensures that the series won’t get lost along the way, a problem that has often plagued ambitious works, like Game of Thrones.
A season 2 to prepare for the big conclusion
Season 2 of Severance promises to pose the necessary basics to arrive at this conclusion. Erickson explained that this new stage would focus on developing key elements connected to the final outcome:
“It’s about initiating connections to where we actually want to go.” »
Although the producer did not specify how many seasons the series will have, this strategy seems to offer a balance between progression narrative et creative flexibilitya model often sought after in modern series.
Production challenges, but clear direction
The long break between seasons has raised questions. Between strikes in Hollywood and a slower pace of production, the series experienced significant delays. Added to this are rumors of tensions behind the scenes, which the director and producer Ben Stiller was quickly denied.
Despite these obstacles, the fact that the series remains true to its plan initial is reassuring for fans. The disappointments caused by ambitious but poorly finished series, like Lost or Dexterare still in everyone’s memory. Severancefor its part, seems determined to avoid this trap.
What to expect in season 2 of Severance ?
With its complex and psychological plot, Severance must juggle many narrative threads. Season 2 promises to answer certain questions that remained unanswered, notably on the disappearance of Ms Caseyone of the central points of the story.
The actors themselves have suggested that the fourth episode would be particularly striking, exploring a radically different direction from what the series has offered so far.
A promise of excellence maintained
Severance has established itself as a unique series thanks to its captivating storylineits careful aesthetic and its deep reflection on identity and professional life. If it manages to keep its promises with this new season and its final plan, it could well join the ranks of memorable series.
Fans will have to wait a little longer to find out if this work will be able to conclude its audacious story with a bang, but one thing is certain: the wait will be rewarded.