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TV Show That Costs $18 Million An Episode Becomes ‘Most-Watched Series In History’
Viewers are binge-watching a ’10/10′ thriller series that some say is ‘one of the best TV shows ever.’
The show, which has captivated audiences with its unique blend of psychological tension and dystopian intrigue, has become Apple TV+’s most-watched show ever – and for good reason.
One fan writes: “This truly might be the best television show I’ve ever seen.”
Another adds: “An absolute masterclass in directing, acting, editing, suspense and storytelling.”
“Easily one of the freshest things I’ve ever watched,” shares a third. “Genuinely on the edge of my seat the entire episode.”
Somebody else simply says: “Wow. 10/10.”
It also has a seriously impressive 97% Rotten Tomatoes score and an 8.7 IMDb average.
The thriller series follows a world where employees undergo a controversial procedure that separates their work and personal memories.
This means that one version of their consciousness exists only at work, while the other remains oblivious to their job’s demands.
Though the premise appears simple, it dives into profound questions about identity, autonomy, and the cost of convenience.
Created by Dan Erickson, it’s led by Adam Scott and Britt Lower and stars powerhouse performers like Patricia Arquette, John Turturro, Christopher Walken, and Trammel Tillman.
Ben Stiller also directed some episodes, impressing fans and critics with his unexpected pivot into dystopian drama.
According to Bloomberg, Apple TV+ poured a staggering $200 million into season 2 of the hit show, working out at roughly $20 million per episode.
As per Deadline, the record-breaking series has racked up 589 million minutes of watch-time, surpassing the beloved Ted Lasso, which has three series.
The second season of Severance is now streaming, with episodes being released weekly, leading up to a March 21 finale.
Reflecting on the challenges of an upcoming season, Stiller told Variety: “I’ve never been through it before – a second season of anything. Everything I’ve done has gotten canceled back in the day. But, you know, I feel like there’s an expectation that the audience has – that they should have if they love something.
“For us, it’s just been the process of trying to live up to our expectation of what we think the show should be and commit to that.”
Hopefully, Severance season two continues to live up to expectations, with the first captivating audiences and setting a new standard for modern TV thrillers.
Watch the trailer for Severance season two here…
Severance’s first season is now available to stream on Apple TV.
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