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Apple has been steadily play to dilate the world of theApple TV+ serial “ Severance , ” through on-line materials , e - books , podcasts , and other subject matter — and so have its fan . lead advantage of its chopine power , the Cupertino tech giant star has been capable to easily circulate supplemental material that adds to the show ’s storytelling power , offering viewing audience more hint about the mysterious employer at the heart of the serial , Lumon Industries , and other characters .
And for rooter of the yield itself , a companionpodcastwith creator Ben Stiller and lead Adam Scott delves into the testicle and deadbolt of how scene were filmed and other behind - the - scenes subject matter .
Currently themost pop Apple TV+ seriesever , “ Severance ” has gained attending andawardsfor its cinematic techniques , direction , production design , and more , but is also resonating with viewers because it reflects a sure discontent with American society .
With its boundary line absurdist take on topics like the risk of capitalist economy , the length people will go to achieve oeuvre - spirit balance , incarnate oppression , classism , and the evils of technology , “ Severance ” is reaching a all-embracing group than those who usually watch sci - fi .
The marketing around the “ puzzle box - trend ” TV series , where on-line mental object becomes a part of the show itself , is something that add to mind the work that was done in old years around the cult classic “ Lost , ” where web site tie - ins bid further clues about the show ’s whodunit , like theDharma Initiative .
Unlike “ turn a loss , ” however , “ Severance ” creators havepromisedthat they know where the serial is going and how it will terminate — which makes it more play to go down the rabbit golf hole chasing on-line clues .
Below are some of the supplemental materials that expand the “ Severance ” universe and volunteer soupcon at what ’s to come .
Official companions
Included in this download is also the Macrodata Refiner ’s Orientation Booklet for fresh discerp employees , which features a Lumon interpretation of Microsoft ’s Clippy — except he ’s an anthropomorphized rupture microchip , not a paperclip .
Other (unofficial) social media
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“ Severance ” Season 2 is on Apple TV+ , which recentlyarrived on Android Mobile River devicestoo . time of year 2 began airing on January 17 , 2025 , and will include 10 episodes , terminate on March 21 , 2025 .
Do you have a favorite Severance rooter - made experience ? Let me know atsarahp@techcrunch.com .
