Viewers declare ‘peak television is back’ after 3-year wait for hit drama
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To view this video please enable JavaScript, and consider upgrading to a web browser that supports HTML5 video. Up Next. Viewers have hailed Severance season 2 as a ‘peak television’ as the drama finally returned after a three-year wait.
![[Zach Cherry and John Turturro in Severance (Picture: Apple TV Plus/Jon Pack)]](https://metro.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/SEI_235827779-a684.jpg?quality=90&strip=all&w=646)
Apple TV Plus dropped the first episode of the sci-fi thriller’s latest instalment on Friday. Severance follows office worker Mark (Adam Scott) and his team of employees who have opted to have their memories surgically divided between professional and personal life.
![[Tramell Tillman as Milchick holding a blue card in Severance]](https://metro.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/SEI_235827694-71ea-e1737303446219.jpg?quality=90&strip=all&w=646)
As Mark onboards his newly-severed colleague Helly (Britt Lower), his outside life begins to overlap with work when disturbing truths about his job at Lumon are uncovered. Over the weekend, fans devoured the start of Severance season 2, which was declared a ‘true masterpiece.’.
![[Patricia Arquette in Severance (Picture: Apple TV Plus/Jon Pack)]](https://metro.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/SEI_235827788-8625.jpg?quality=90&strip=all&w=646)
Among them was @dinmurdock, who declared on X: ‘What an opening scene.. this is a true masterpiece. #Severance.’. Echoing their sentiment, @Hei5enberg501st raved: ‘The first scene alone made the almost 3 year wait for S2 worth it. Peak television is back. #severance.’.
![[Severance - Apple TV+ Zach Cherry, Britt Lower and John Turturro in ?Severance,? premiering February 18, 2022 on Apple TV+. Season 1 Episode 2]](https://metro.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/PRI_222435726-1fc0.jpg?quality=90&strip=all&w=646)
@realitysuckksx enthused: ‘Pure cinema if you ask me #severance.’. @English_TutorUK said: ‘Severance is an exceptional series with an incredible end of season cliffhanger. I watched s1 final two episodes this morning and feel for those who’ve had to wait over 2 yrs for season 2.’.
