10 hours Ago By Neela Debnath
Caution: This article reveals spoilers from Severance season 2 After a nearly three-year hiatus due to Hollywood strikes, Severance season two has finally premiered, much to the delight of eager fans. In line with Apple TV+ 's release strategy, episodes are released weekly to maintain viewer engagement. The second season debuted on Friday, January 17, 2025, boasting a total of 10 episodes, surpassing the length of its predecessor.
Episodes are simultaneously released worldwide on Apple TV+, though the exact time varies by region. For instance, the show airs at 12am Eastern Standard Time, 9pm Pacific Time, and 11pm Central Time. In the UK, new episodes become available at 5am on the day of release.
Season two delves into the aftermath of the first season's finale, introducing a plot twist when it's revealed Helly (portrayed by Britt Lower) is actually Helena Egan, the heiress to Lumon Industries and daughter of Jame Eagan (Michael Siberry). This revelation has left fans speculating whether it was Helena or Helly who returned to the Severed Floor in the season two premiere. Further intrigue surrounds Helena/Helly's intentions after she pledged to rectify the problems stemming from the Macrodat Uprising, reports the Mirror US .
In an edition of Inside the Episode, Dan Erickson, the creator of Severance, posed some intriguing questions: "Lumon has to figure out what information has leaked. Did Mark find out about his wife? Did any of them reveal to anybody what they do every day? " Adam Scott, the show's lead actor, hinted at the direction of the next season: "For Outie Mark, season two is really about, 'Okay, now you know that this company has been deceiving you, what are you going to do about it?'" Ben Stiller, the director of Severance, expressed excitement over the character development of Helena, played by Britt Lower: "For [Lower], it was really exciting to explore Helena, and I think what she did was really, really special in that there's just such a different character there." He added: "And the way she expanded on Helly really creates such an interesting contrast.
" Sam Donavan, another director, praised Lower's portrayal of the dual characters: "[Lower] has really embraced that physicality between the two characters. Helly is quite aggressive, while with Helena she is in a position of power where things come to her, so there's much more of a calmness about her and she's much steadier." Lower herself shared insights into her characters: "Helena is someone who has to wear a mask in front of people.
Whereas Helly is just, there's no mask, there's no filter, and there's very little care for what people think." She further elaborated, "Helena has a very sheltered existence, so I think the experience of seeing another version of herself that is so much more free than she is, is intriguing, inspiring, provocative." Severance season 2 episodes drop on Apple TV+ on Fridays.
