# Severance (2022–present) — Celluloid TV fact sheet

Source: https://celluloidscore.com/shows/severance/
Last reviewed: 2026-08-26

| Field | Value |
|-------|-------|
| Celluloid Score | 89% |
| Celluloid Editorial Rating | 95/100 |
| Audience Snapshot | 92% |
| Metascore | 88/100 |
| IMDb | 8.7/10 |
| Fan Score | 87% |
| Creator | Dan Erickson |
| Platform | Apple TV+ |
| Genres | Drama, Sci-Fi, Thriller |
| Seasons | 2 (19 episodes) |
| Language | English |
| Country | United States |

## Quick answer

Severance (2022–present) is a Drama, Sci-Fi, Thriller series created by Dan Erickson, streaming on Apple TV+. It holds a 89% Celluloid Score — Recommended — from Celluloid editorial (95%), Metascore (88/100), IMDb (8.7/10), TMDB fan (87%) across 2 seasons. Audience snapshot (not in the composite): 92%.

## Celluloid verdict

A chilling, meticulously designed workplace thriller that turns corporate alienation into gripping, darkly funny science fiction — one of the most original dramas on television.

## Synopsis

At the mysterious Lumon Industries, a team of office workers undergo a 'severance' procedure that surgically divides their memories between work and personal life. When one employee begins to unravel the truth about what the company is really doing, the wall between his two selves starts to crack.

## Cast

Adam Scott, Britt Lower, John Turturro, Patricia Arquette, Christopher Walken, Tramell Tillman

## Critic reviews on Celluloid: 1

## Most searched questions

**Is Severance worth watching?**
Yes — Severance earns a 89% Celluloid Score (Recommended), from editorial 95%, Metascore 88/100, IMDb 8.7/10, TMDB fan 87%. Audience snapshot is separate (92%). A chilling, meticulously designed workplace thriller that turns corporate alienation into gripping, darkly funny science fiction — one of the most original dramas on television.

**Why is Severance so highly rated?**
Severance scores 89% from four inputs: Celluloid editorial 95/100, Metacritic 88/100, IMDb 8.7/10 and TMDB fan rating 87%. The separate audience snapshot is 92%. A chilling, meticulously designed workplace thriller that turns corporate alienation into gripping, darkly funny science fiction — one of the most original dramas on television. See the full breakdown on the Severance series page.

**Is Severance on Netflix?**
No — Severance is not on Netflix. It streams on Apple TV+, and on Celluloid it is catalogued under Apple TV+. Streaming rights rotate by country, so confirm in your region before subscribing.

**Is Severance on Apple TV+?**
Yes — Severance is available on Apple TV+ in many regions (catalogued under Apple TV+ on Celluloid). Rights differ by country; confirm in the Apple TV+ app or the where-to-watch notes.

**What year did Severance come out?**
Severance first aired in 2022 and is still running (2022–present). Created by Dan Erickson; it streams on Apple TV+ today.

**How many seasons of Severance are there?**
Severance has 2 seasons across 19 episodes (2022–present). Status: ongoing / still airing.

**How long does it take to watch Severance?**
At roughly 40–50 minutes per episode, Severance’s 19 episodes take roughly 14 hours of runtime (plus credits). Binge pace depends on season breaks.

**Where can I watch Severance?**
Severance streams on Apple TV+ in supported regions. On Celluloid it is catalogued under Apple TV+. Rights rotate — confirm in your country on the platform app.

**Who is in the cast of Severance?**
Severance stars Adam Scott, Britt Lower, John Turturro, Patricia Arquette, Christopher Walken, and others. Created by Dan Erickson.

**How many episodes are in Severance?**
Severance has 19 episodes across 2 seasons (2022–present).

**What is Severance about?**
At the mysterious Lumon Industries, a team of office workers undergo a 'severance' procedure that surgically divides their memories between work and personal life. When one employee begins to unravel the truth about what the company is really doing, the wall between his two selves starts to crack.

**Who created Severance?**
Severance was created by Dan Erickson. It is a drama, sci-fi, thriller series from United States, primarily in English.

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