# Severance Season 2: What to Anticipate from the Much-Expected Comeback
One of the most anticipated shows on Apple TV+, *Severance*, is poised to make its highly-anticipated return with Season 2 on January 17, 2024. After nearly three years of waiting, fans are finally getting a sneak peek of what lies ahead, as Apple has unveiled the first eight minutes of the season opener as a special holiday gift for subscribers.
## A Prolonged Wait for Viewers
The path to the second season of *Severance* has been lengthy, filled with speculation and eagerness. Since the end of Season 1, audiences have been left in suspense, impatiently awaiting the continuation of the narrative. The first season enthralled viewers with its distinctive concept and engaging themes, intensifying the anticipation for new episodes.
For those seeking an early look, the initial eight minutes of Season 2 can be watched within the Apple TV app under the ‘Bonus Content’ section of *Severance*, titled ‘Season 2 Sneak Peek.’ This unique preview delivers a captivating glimpse of the coming season and lays the groundwork for future events.
## Season 2 Premiere: Mark’s Return to Lumon
The Season 2 premiere resumes with Mark Scout, portrayed by Adam Scott, making his way back to Lumon Industries for his first day back at work after the intense happenings of Season 1’s finale. Naturally unsettled, Mark wrestles with the ramifications of the severance procedure that has split the memories of Lumon employees between their professional and personal lives.
Apple’s official overview of *Severance* sheds light on the show’s captivating premise:
> “In *Severance*, Mark Scout heads a team at Lumon Industries, whose employees have experienced a severance procedure that surgically separates their memories between their professional and personal lives. This bold experiment in ‘work-life balance’ comes under scrutiny as Mark finds himself at the heart of a developing mystery that will compel him to
