Severance: Season 2 First Reviews: Deeper, Weirder, and Absolutely Worth the Wait [Video]

After a three-year hiatus, Mark S., Helly R., Dylan G., and Irving B. are back at Lumon Industries for a second season of Severance, and the first reviews say the follow-up lives up to expectations. While not necessarily an improvement on the first season, most critics say it’s as good and maybe even weirder. Fans of the show will again enjoy the mystery box storytelling and performances by leads Adam Scott and Britt Lower. Just don’t expect everything to be neatly explained until Severance (hopefully) continues down its long hallway toward an exit.

Here’s what critics are saying about Severance: Season 2:

Is it worth the wait?

For those concerned about the long wait, Severance hasn’t lost a single step since its debut in early 2022.— Jeremy Mathai, Slashfilm

For anyone worried that Severancecould have a sophomore slump — especially since the wait between seasons was three years long …