Apple TV+’s ‘Severance’ lands in Nielsen’s overall top 10 for the first time
Apple TV+’s award-winning series “Severance” has been renewed for a third season.
Apple TV+’s breakout hit series “Severance” achieved a significant milestone, reaching a new weekly viewership high of 876 million minutes during its Season 2 finale for the week of March 17-23, 2025, according to Nielsen’s streaming rankings. This performance secured the series’ first-ever placement in Nielsen’s overall top 10, a notable feat for an Apple TV+ original, given the platform’s smaller reach compared to competitors like Netflix.
Throughout Season 2, “Severance” consistently ranked in the originals top 10, but the finale’s surge underscores its growing cultural impact and loyal fanbase. The series, a dystopian thriller exploring memory separation at the fictional Lumon Industries, resonated strongly with adult viewers, boasting the highest concentration of 18-49-year-olds (71%) among original series.
The finale’s success, coupled with critical acclaim and buzz from stars like Adam Scott and Patrica Arquette, has solidified “Severance” as Apple TV+’s most-watched series, surpassing “Ted Lasso.” With over 6.4 billion streaming minutes across Season 2, the show’s momentum suggests a bright future, with Season 3 already in development.
MacDailyNews Take: “Severance” is a tour de force.
“Severance,” if you haven’t yet seen it, is beautifully shot and extremely well-acted. It’s a compelling, thought-provoking series – highly recommended. – MacDailyNews, March 29, 2022
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