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The seventh episode of the second season of Severance took us on a shocking journey to the secret rooms beneath the severed floor of Lumon Industries, as we finally got the full view of Gemma's situation ... which introduced a whole new set of questions for the sci-fi TV series to answer.
A still image from the seventh episode of the second season of the TV show Severance. Two characters dressed in red and white walk down a bright white hallway with many diagonal doors
The seventh episode of Severance season 2 took us to a secret floor below the severed floor at Lumon Industries. Apple TV Plus
The unsettling and irresistible dystopian TV drama Severance follows Mark Scout (Adam Scott) and his Macrodata Refinement department colleagues at a fictitious biotech company called Lumon Industries. The employees on their "severed floor" have undergone a brain surgery that permanently separates their work and personal lives -- when they're in the office, they have no recollection of their lives outside and vice versa.
The riveting commentary on work-life balance (or lack thereof), has been buttressed by strong acting performances, understated yet memorable characters and a focused storyline.
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Season 2 of Severance has been a roller coaster of episodes. While the first two episodes were mostly resetting from Season 1, the next two episodes kicked the action back into high gear. Episode 6, Attila, focused mostly on personal interactions between the main characters, but episode 7 finally took us on the down elevator and introduced the creepy "dentist" who likes to whistle The Wreck of the Edmund Fitzgerald.
How to watch Severance 2 on Apple TV Plus
The first six episodes of Severance season 2 are now available to stream on Apple TV Plus. There will be 10 episodes this season, each released weekly on Friday. If episode 7, Chikhai Bardo, is any indication, the remaining episodes are likely to illuminate more of the mysteries of Lumon Industries.
Here's the episode release schedule for Severance season 2:
Episode 1:Hello, Ms. Cobel aired Friday, Jan. 17
Episode 2:Goodbye, Mrs. Selvig aired Friday, Jan. 24
Episode 3:Who Is Alive? aired Friday, Jan. 31
Episode 4:Woe's Hollow aired Friday, Feb. 7
Episode 5:Trojan's Horse aired Friday, Feb. 14
Episode 6:Attila aired Friday, Feb. 21
Episode 7:Chikhai Bardo aired Friday, Feb. 28
Episode 8:Sweet Vitriol will air Friday, March 7
Episode 9: The After Hours will air Friday, March 14
Episode 10: Cold Harbor (season finale) will air Friday, March 21
You also now have the option to access Apple TV Plus through another streamer: Prime Video. The retail and tech giants have struck a deal to offer Apple's streaming service as a $10 monthly add-on for Prime Video customers. That can give the platform added visibility and make it easier to access -- therefore simplifying the process of bingeing Severance season 2 (or whatever you're watching).
Also, some good news for those with an Android device: the Apple TV Plus app is now available to download on the Google Play store.
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Subscribe to Apple TV Plus for $10 a month. If you'd like to give it a try before committing, you can sign up for a seven-day free trial. And if you've bought a new Apple device, you'll get three months of Apple TV Plus free, as long as you redeem the offer within 90 days.
How to watch Severance from anywhere with a VPN
What if you're traveling abroad and want to stream Severance while away from home? With a VPN, you can virtually change your location on your phone, tablet or laptop to get access to the series from anywhere in the world. There are other good reasons to use a VPN for streaming too.
A VPN is the best way to stop your ISP from throttling your speeds by encrypting your traffic. Using a VPN is also a great idea if you're traveling and find yourself connected to a Wi-Fi network, and you want to add an extra layer of privacy for your devices and logins. Streaming TV can be a bit smoother with a reliable, quality VPN that's passed our tests and security standards.
You can use a VPN to stream content legally as long as VPNs are legal in your country and you have a valid subscription to the streaming service you're using. The US and Canada are among the countries where VPNs are legal, but we advise against streaming or downloading content on illegal torrent sites. We recommend ExpressVPN, but you may opt for another provider from our best list such as Surfshark or NordVPN.
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Follow the VPN provider's instructions for installation and choose a country where Severance is streaming on Apple TV Plus. Before you open the streaming app, make sure you're connected to your VPN using your selected region. If you want to stream Severance on more than one device, it's possible you'll need to configure each one to ensure you are signed in. Go to settings and check your network connections to verify you're logged in and connected to your VPN account. Now you're ready to open Apple TV Plus to stream.
If you run into issues with streaming, first make sure your VPN is up and running on its encrypted IP address. Double-check that you've followed installation instructions correctly and you've picked the right geographical area for viewing. If you still encounter connection problems, you may need to reboot your device. Close all apps and windows, restart your device and connect to your VPN first. Note that some streaming services have restrictions on VPN access.
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