After a captivating and critically acclaimed first season, Severance returns with a promising second season on Apple TV+. The series, created by Dan Erickson and directed in part by Ben Stiller, vividly explores the fine line between professional and private life. From today, Apple TV+ invites us to follow this new season, with an episode broadcast each week.
A concept that continues to fascinate
In Severancethe key concept is based on a surgical operation allowing memories linked to work to be dissociated from those of private life. While this idea might seem appealing in a world obsessed with work-life balance, the series sets out to reveal the terrifying implications of this practice. The first season immersed us in the oppressive daily life of Lumon Industries, between paranoid intrigues and personal dramas. With Season 2, the stakes rise as Mark Scout, played masterfully by Adam Scott, and his colleagues begin to understand the disastrous consequences of this technology.
An evolution in the narration and settings
The new season opens on an enigmatic note and introduces a renewed team. Mark Scout is thrown into total confusion, heightening the mystery surrounding Lumon Industries’ actions. This narrative choice allows the series to flesh out its universe while broadening its perspectives. We were delighted to discover that the story is no longer limited to the oppressive corridors of Lumon, but ventures into new locations and further explores the private lives of the protagonists. This evolution gives a second wind to the series, while retaining its careful visual identity and its distressing atmosphere.
