Apple TV+’s hit sci-fi TV show finally returns after a three-year hiatus, with Severance season 1 ended in 2022, the wait for the show to return became more grueling due to its widespread acclaim, timely and original twists, and slew of subsequent sci-fi dramas hitting Apple TV+ in the time since. Though the delay has certainly been longer than expected, Severance season 2 is thankfully back on the small screen starting January 17, 2025.

With Adam Scott, Britt Lower, John Turturro, and Zach Cherry returning to lead Severance season 2’s cast as Lumon Industries’ severed Macrodata Refinement department employees, the show’s second outing is proving to be worth the wait. Severance season 2 debuts with a 97% Rotten Tomatoes score from critics, impressively suring the inaugural season’s 94% rating. Receiving substantial praise for its cast performances, compelling narrative turns, and nightmarish character developments, Severance season 2 makes it worth the wait as the episodes build to what is certain to be a shocking, twist-filled finale.

Severance Season 2 Has 10 Total Episodes

Season 1 Only Had 9 Episodes

The long-awaited Severance season 2 will have 10 total episodes. Severance season 2’s episode count comes as a welcome surprise, being a step up from season 1’s nine-episode total. Though it’s only one additional episode, Severance season 2 being just that much longer contributes to the three-year gap between seasons being more worth it. The 10-episode season count also mirrors the release strategy of some other recent Apple TV+ sci-fi shows like Silo and For All Mankind.

Like season 1, Severance season 2’s episode runtimes will generally come in at a little under an hour. The sophomore outing is also repeating season 1’s overall release strategy with new episodes debuting week-by-week, rather than dropping all 10 episodes at once.

What Time New Episodes Of Severance Season 2 Release On Apple TV+

Severance Season 2 Episodes Hit Apple TV+ On Fridays At 3AM ET

New episodes of Severance season 2 will be released every Friday at 3 am ET on Apple TV+. Therefore, in some other time zones, new episodes will become available to stream on Fridays at 12 am PT and 2 am CT. There will be one new episode released each week until Severance’s season 2 finale. Severance is essentially taking over the weekly Friday sci-fi show release slot on Apple TV+ from Silo, as Silo’s season 2 finale hits the streaming service at the same time as Severance’s season 2 premiere on January 17.

Severance Season 2 Episode Release Schedule: When The Finale Is

Severance's Season 2 Finale Should Premiere On March 21, 2025

There will be one new episode of Severance season 2 released every Friday at 3 am ET on Apple TV+ after the premiere. With 10 total episodes, that means – if there’s no mid-season hiatus – Severance’s season 2 finale will premiere on Apple TV+ on Friday, March 21, 2025. Although Apple TV+ has yet to make an official announcement about Severance season 3’s renewal, Ben Still confirmed that another season is in the works prior to season 2’s premiere. Hopefully, the wait for Severance season 3 after the season 2 finale will be shorter than three years.

Source: Rotten Tomatoes