Severance sets a whole new record on Apple TV+, ranks on viewership chart

Ben Stiller's sci-fi thriller Severance has reportedly set a whole new record on Apple TV+ by scoring commendable numbers on the viewership chart. Not only did the show get a good audience response, but it has also secured the top spot on the streaming platform, per a Deadline report.

Apple TV has now made it official through an Instagram update as fans await the next episode, which is scheduled to premiere tomorrow. According to reports, the number of subscribers on the OTT has seen a more than 100 % increase (126%, to be precise) within a short span from January 1 to January 19, 2025. Moreover, Severance also beat Ted Lasso's three-season run and has now got the tag of Apple TV's most-watched show worldwide.

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Severance is currently leading viewership charts for Apple TV+

Per Deadline, Severance has reached targetted markets in countries like Brazil, Australia, France, Spain, Germany, United Kingdom, Canada, and Mexico - not to mention the huge footfall from the U.S. fanbase. To be precise, the numbers in the U.S. tally up close to 600 million minutes of viewership, and almost one-third of it is owed to the second season of Severance.

Matt Cherniss from Apple TV+ quipped:

"We have long admired Ben’s extraordinary gift for original and immersive storytelling, and with he and Dan at the helm, Severance has proven to be an extraordinary success and a cultural phenomenon."

He further added:

"The series has become an obsession for audiences all over the world and we can’t wait for people to continue to experience all the masterful twists and turns as the rest of the season unfolds."

Moreover, Severance has also fetched new viewers post the Season 2 premiere ( in the period between January 17 to February 17). The sci-fi show is ranked number four on Nielsen’s Top 10 Originals list. According to reports, Severance has bagged over $200 million for Apple TV owing to its first season.

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More about Severance

Severance revolves around the story of a man named Mark (portrayed by Adam Scott) who takes up a job at Lumon Industries, a large-scale organization. He seemingly works for a corporate archives department but is actually under a 'severance' program that splits individuals' consciousness into two parts - an innie, who does the work for Lumon's secret activities, and an outie, who is the actual person in the outside world.

Mark lost his wife in a tragic incident; hence, working for Lumon has helped him forget things that haunt him. However, darker secrets await him as he gets more involved with the nuances of the corporate giant, and excitement is already peaking among fans as the Season 2 finale nears.

Dan Erickson has created the show for Apple TV alongside helmer and Emmy Award-winning star Ben Stiller. Severance Season 2 finale is set for a March 21 premiere on Apple TV+.