'Severance': 5 things to know about Apple TV+ thriller series by Ben Stiller

A human experiment that creates a clear divide between memories houses secrets that may spill out when one of the subjects manages to leave
PUBLISHED FEB 16, 2022
'Severance' official key art (Apple TV+)
'Severance' official key art (Apple TV+)

Apple TV+ is coming out with a brand-new thriller and this one is sure to leave you addicted! 'Severance' revolves around a unique human experiment that is a cover for something much sinister.

The Apple TV+ thriller will see the workers of an office decide to undergo a procedure called 'Severance' that separates their work memories from their personal lives' memories. This procedure will not allow them access to the memories of life outside of the office while they are in there, along with not having any memories of their work-life when they leave the office. But behind these fixed terms lie many secrets that threaten to unravel it all. If thrillers are what tickles your fancy then check out 'Servant' as well as 'Suspicion' before reading on to know more!

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When is 'Severance' releasing and where to watch it?

'Severance' is set to release on February 18, 2022. You can watch it on Apple TV+.

What is 'Severance' about?

The official Apple TV+ synopsis reads: In 'Severance,' Mark Scout leads a team at Lumon Industries, whose employees have undergone a severance procedure, which surgically divides their memories between their work and personal lives. This daring experiment in ‘work-life balance’ is called into question as Mark finds himself at the center of an unraveling mystery that will force him to confront the true nature of his work… and of himself. 

Who stars in the Apple TV+  thriller?

Adam Scott as Mark Scout

Adam Paul Scott is an American actor, comedian, producer, and podcaster who began his career in the early 1990s. Scott has appeared in many movies as well as television shows in his lengthy career. His works include ' Hellraiser: Bloodline ', 'Leap Year', ' Monster-in-Law', ' The Vicious Kind,' 'Big Little Lies', 'The Good Place ', and more.  He is most popularly known for his role as Ben Wyatt in the sitcom 'Parks and Recreation'. The actor is a podcaster as well and has created and participated in multiple podcasts. Scott will play the lead role of Mark Scout in the series.



 

The rest of the cast consists of Britt Lower as Helly, John Turturro as Irving, Christopher Walken as Burt, Patricia Arquette as Peggy, Jen Tullock as Devon, Zach Cherry as Dylan, Tramell Tillman as Milchick, Yul Vazquez as Petey, Dichen Lachman as Ms. Casey, Michael Chernus and Ethan Flower as Angelo.

Showrunners

'Severance' is from the director and executive producer Ben Stiller and creator Dan Erickson. The series is written and created by Dan Erickson. Mark Friedman, Chris Black, John Cameron, and Andrew Colville are executive producers alongside Erickson. Ben Stiller, Nicky Weinstock, and Jackie Cohn executive produce through Red Hour Productions, and both Patricia Arquette and Adam Scott serve as producers. Endeavor Content serves as the studio.

Trailer

Click below to have a taste of the intriguing new thriller!



 

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