The latest Nielsen charts showed that Severance was performing well with audiences, and now we have official confirmation from Apple itself.
Via Deadline, Apple TV+ says that Severance has become its most popular show ever, even overtaking its hit comedy Ted Lasso. The service recorded more unique viewers for Severance than any other title in its history, based on viewership in the first month after season two premiered.
With Apple TV+ continuing to decline to share concrete numbers about the performance of its shows, this announcement is perhaps the closest we’ll get to an official viewing milestone.
Even just midway through its second season, Apple says Severance has more viewers than any other series on the platform, and has become its number one series globally.
As well as high engagement, Apple also says the show has been driving new subscribers to Apple TV+, with a 126% bump in the first three weeks of January compared to December.
The show will probably keep beating its own records over the course of the next month, with the second season finale (episode 10) set to air on March 21.
Surpassing Ted Lasso is impressive indeed, as that series was the streamer’s first worldwide breakout hit. Of course, in the years since the last season of Ted Lasso aired, Apple TV+ has continued to grow its subscriber base, which helps newer releases like Severance hit higher highs. If Ted Lasso returns for season four at some point, it could possibly retake the crown.
Apple has not yet officially announced a season three renewal for Severance, but at this point it seems inevitable. Writing on scripts for the third season is already underway.
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