Somewhere, Kate Bush is remembering Stranger Things‘ stratospheric boost of “Running Up That Hill” and nodding in recognition. But the songs suddenly re-popularized in the wake of Severance‘s second season finale are even older than her 1985 pop hit. That includes the stirring rendition of “The Windmills of Your Mind” that plays as Mark S. […]
All the Severance Questions We Still Have Ahead of the Season Finale
Oh, how innocent we were at the end of January, only three episodes into the second season of Severance. We didn’t even know what Salt’s Neck was, or where Ms. Casey’s been tucked away! We may have a slightly better idea of what the hell is going on as Apple TV+’s sci-fi sensation/internet obsession heads […]
Severance’s New Episode Has Its Origins in The Twilight Zone
If you watched “The After Hours,” the latest episode of Severance, and you’re a fan of The Twilight Zone, you might have caught some parallels to an episode of that series with the exact same title. Even before this week’s Severance aired, an eagle-eyed viewer on X (props to you, seriously) took note of the […]
Severance’s Views on Grief Are Raw, Real, and Dystopian All at Once
Grief was a key theme in Severance season one, but it was mostly confined to the outtie storyline. In season two, we’ve seen loss become a prominent presence in both segments of the show, provoking even the innies—who are not well-equipped to deal with complex emotions—to consider what death means to them. In season one, […]
Apple TV+ Is Finally Available to Android Users Who Will Never Touch an iPhone
We were expecting an update to the iPhone SE this week. Instead, we got Apple TV+ on Android. Apple has officially made the app available for Android users through the Google Play store. You won’t have to have an Apple device to sign up for the service or even get billed for it. It’s one […]
Severance Creator Talks “Devastating” Reveal and That Scene
The second season of Severance has had some big moments, and the newest episode treated viewers to a pretty big reveal. You’ve got questions, and creator Dan Erickson…didn’t answer them in a recent interview so much as he did offer small teases on how this affects what comes next, and the why behind one particular moment that […]
16 Burning Questions We Already Have About Severance Season 2
Severance is a show that pays unusual attention to detail. Fans have come to understand that no choice made—be it a seemingly offhand line of dialogue, production design tweak, or something you don’t even notice at first—is by chance. It’s all very deliberate and part of the quirky, sinister puzzle the Apple TV+ series is […]
The Severance Self-Help Book Is Now Available for Real-Life Inspiration
Been feeling a little lost lately, and in need of a new, authoritative voice on self-help that walks a very thin line between semi-profound insights and unvarnished New Age bullshit? Time to pick up a copy of The You You Are, written by Dr. Ricken Hale—pretentious but good-hearted brother-in-law of Mark Scout, the main character […]
Severance Season 2’s Disorienting Opening Scene Took Months to Create
Severance is back, and though season two is just one episode in, fans are already formulating theories about what’s really going on as Apple TV+’s sci-fi thriller enters its next chapter. We’ll have to be patient as the puzzle pieces drop in the weekly release, but the season premiere’s opening scene sets up the breathless, […]
Let’s Talk About Silo Season 2, Especially That Excellent Ending
The first season of Silo was special. Created by Graham Yost and based on the books by Hugh Howey, the Apple TV+ show found just the right balance of social issues and cool sci-fi mystery, all unfolding on awesome sets, with large-scale set pieces and fun action to boot. Everything pointed to a second season […]