Severance Season 2 finale episode runtime revealed to be more than an hour

The finale episode for Severance Season 2 is breaking records to be the longest running episode in the history of the show. Director Ben Stiller, who has directed the show, confirmed the runtime for the finale of season 2, attesting that the season finale will run for a whopping 76 minutes.

With the episode gearing up to premier on Apple TV+ on Friday, March 21, fans of the show can expect a powerful end that goes way beyond its usual runtime.

As the mystery revolving around Lumon Industries extends, this increased run time of a finale gives scope for a bigger room to unpack startling revelations along with the show being at an all-time high.

A landmark episode for Severance Season 2

Ever since its initial release, Severance has been applauded for its complex plot and along with a strong portrayal of corporate control. The series follows Mark Scout (played by Adam Scott) and his colleagues at Lumon, who experience a process that divides their work and private memories.

With the show intensifying its dark secrets circling the company, season 2 has dug even deeper into the disturbing reality of severance, taking a look at what it truly means to be divided and live two lives.

The extended runtime of Severance season 2 and its finale acts as an important shift, as the rest of the second season has mostly preserved a standard run for the rest of the episodes.

At 76 minutes, this finale will be twice as long as the previously made episodes, leaving enough time for important revelations to be pulled through. Stiller, who has directed most of the episodes in the series, has also confirmed this news on X.

Beyond the runtime, the episode also includes a higher content rating. The Classification Board has given the finale an MA 15+ rating due to brutal themes, marking an important shift in the tone.

The previous episodes for Severance season 2, like "Woe’s Hollow," were assigned only a Mature rating, regardless of showcasing moments that were alarming. As an add on, a Parental Guidance warning will also be seen for highlighting explicit content, further suggesting the intensity of the finale.

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As the clock ticks for Severance Season 2's finale episode, fans are readying themselves for an unforgettable conclusion. The show’s storytelling and thought-provoking ideas have charmed its audiences, and with a 76-minute finale on the way, the risks have never been higher.

Severance Season 2’s final episode debuts on Apple TV+ on Friday, March 21.

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