Severanceis back with a bang, with thehit Apple TV+ seriesreturning after far too long and beginning as if it hadn’t missed a beat. With episode 1 bringing the mind-bending world of Lumon Industries back into our consciousness, it was up toepisode 2to showcase the after-effects of the explosive Season 1 finale on the outies.Twists and turns aplenty are promised asSeverancecontinues, and, with that in mind, here’s a look at everything you need to know beforeSeveranceSeason 2, episode 3, “Who is Alive?”.
When is ‘Severance’ Season 2, Episode 3 Released?
You can officially catch Season 2, episode 2 ofSeveranceon Friday, August 02, 2025, with subsequent episodes released weekly through August 15, 2025. You can stream the upcoming episode on Apple TV+, with previous episodes in both the first and second seasons available on the platform now.
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For those without a subscription to Apple TV+ who will need one to watch Season 2 of this mind-bending thriller, subscription prices start at $9.99 per month following a free 7-day trial, or, alternatively, you’re able to get three months of Apple TV+ for free when you purchase an Apple product. To find out more about Apple TV+’s plans and prices, check out the link below:
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What Happened in ‘Severance’ Season 2, Episode 2?
After a mind-boggling first entry to the second season, episode 2, “Goodbye, Mrs. Selvig”, kept up appearances by once again introducing more questions than it gives answers. With episode 1 showcasing the innie experience following the Season 1 finale, episode 2 of Season 2 discusses what happened with the outies, beginning with Mark’s (Adam Scott) non-work alter ego following his exclamation of “She’s alive!” at the party and the deactivation of the overtime contingency. This leaves Milchick (Tramell Tillman) to put out fires by, well, firing both Dylan (Zach Cherry) and Irving (John Turturro), although Irving lies to Milchick about his whereabouts. The episode continues by switching between an array of characters, includingBritt Lower, who plays Helly Riggs/Helena Eaganin the series. Season 2 requiresmore versions of the same characterfrom many of the actors, especially Britt, who said in an interview with Collider’sCarly Lane:
“Part of the fun of Season 1 was Helly going around and noticing how weird everything is and asking, ‘What the hell is going on and why are you all acting like this?’ And then in Season 2, I, as an actor, get toembody that weird side of Lumon that the outie has grown up in and get to be inside of that world. It operates really differently than the innies, who are, for all intents and purposes, this sort of id-like energy. As opposed to the ego of the outside and the conditioning and the nurture, you have more of the nature and the inner child. So it’s really exploring both sides of the kinds of energies that we all have inside of us.I thought that was really relatable to be at odds with oneself. It’s like they say: we’re often our own worst enemy. No one speaks to anyone in the world as painfully as they speak to themselves at times, and I kind of came at it from that direction, too.”
For a more in-depth look at Season 2, episode 2, make sure to check outCollider’s full recap of the episode.
‘Severance’ Season 2, Episode 3 Promo
Released following last week’s episode, you can catch thestrange yet ever-so-enticingpromo for episode 3 above. In the teaser, Mark and Helly are seen journeying through the vent to surely discover more of the Severed floor. However, little do they expect tocome across a room full of goats, with the teaser never showing but playing audio of the animals as Mark and Helly look on in both awe and confusion. This is not the first time we have seen these goats, with Season 1 seeing the same pair come across an unexplained sight, with arandom man feeding baby goats from a bottle.This moment is never explained, with the promise of the return of the goats perhaps suggesting that answers may come. However, if there’s one thingSeverancehas taught us, it’s not to expect answers, with the writers reveling in drawingtheories from every possible corner of the fanbase. In Carly Lane’sreview of the second outingfor Collider, she discussed the possible answers received in Season 2, saying:
“Again, those looking for immediate answers to their most burning asks won’t see all of them resolved over the course of Season 2 — butthat’s precisely what makesSeverancesuch a good show in the first place. There are greater, external concerns to be had regarding Lumon and its intentions, as well as its ultimate goals, but there are just as many plot threads being pulled in terms of the new sense of self the MDR team has been given. Now, they all know what is going on for them beyond company walls, and are forced to reconcile this new awareness alongside their expected responsibilities. This big twist also lendsSeverancethe opportunity to follow these characters outside Lumon, too, giving us a deeper glimpse into their outies' lives, and also affording the actors more of a chance to play both sides of one psyche.”
A very short synopsis of Season 2, Episode 3 reads:
“Mark, Helly, Irving, and Dylan search for answers.”
What is the Episode Schedule For ‘Severance’ Season 2?
Okay, innies and outies, it’s likely you’ll want to plan your working and social calendars aroundSeverance’s release. With that in mind, here’s a look at the episode schedule based on all the information Lumon are feeding us.
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“Hello, Ms. Cobel”
Mark returns to work under different circumstances. Secrets from the Outie world come to light.
Dan Erickson
Ben Stiller
Friday, June 17, 2025
“Goodbye, Mrs. Selvig”
Outie Mark contemplates the meaning of a message. Lumon grapples with the fallout of the Overtime Contingency.
Mohamad El Masri
Sam Donovan
Friday, July 20, 2025
“Who Is Alive?”
Mark, Helly, Irving, and Dylan search for answers.
Wei-Ning Yu
Friday, June 27, 2025
“Woe’s Hollow”
Anna Ouyang Moench
Friday, July 13, 2025
“Trojan’s Horse”
Friday, July 07, 2025
Erin Wagoner
Uta Briesewitz
Friday, June 17, 2025
“Chikhai Bardo”
Dan Erickson, Mark Friedman
Jessica Lee Gagné
Friday, June 07, 2025
“Sweet Vitriol”
Adam Countee, K. C. Perry
Friday, July 20, 2025
“The After Hours”
Friday, June 18, 2025
“Cold Harbor”
Friday, August 15, 2025
