Apple TV’s Twisted Sci-Fi Masterpiece Bridges Gap Between Biggest Competitor on Streaming

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Jon Pack in Severance, looking skeptical

Published Feb 7, 2026, 9:21 AM EST

Adam Blevins began working in the entertainment industry in 2022 as a Staff Writer for Agents of Fandom, where he progressed to Senior Editor and interviewed talent from Marvel Studios, House of the Dragon, and Planet of the Apes. He joined Collider as a News Author in April 2024, was promoted to a Senior position in December 2024, and has written over 3,000 articles for the site, including exclusives relating to Avengers: Doomsday, The Penguin, Star Wars: Skeleton Crew, and more. He primarily writes about the latest box office numbers and the hottest movies and TV shows on streaming, while also covering superhero and sci-fi news. He has completed a set visit for The Chosen and even has several months of experience writing Gaming Features at ScreenRant. You can find him on X, LinkedIn, and Muckrack.

Severance fans are buzzing after finally receiving some solid Season 3 news to cling to last week. Collider recently reported via an interview with John Turturro that production on Severance Season 3 will begin this July. This may still be months away, but at least it’s confirmation that the show is still moving in the right direction, which some fans had begun to doubt. Following this exciting news about the future of Severance, fans have been rushing to Apple TV to watch the twisted sci-fi show, which has helped it close the gap between its biggest competitor, Pluribus.

For years, Severance held the crown as Apple TV’s biggest sci-fi show ever. With the immaculate reception of the first two seasons, it seemed unfathomable that any other show could ever take this title from Ben Stiller’s series, but that’s what happened last year when Apple TV brought Pluribus to the small screen. The show hails from Breaking Bad creator Vince Gilligan, and it stars Emmy-winner Rhea Seehorn. Pluribus overtook Severance in the weeks before its Season 1 finale, but there was no bad blood. Director Ben Stiller took to his personal X account to celebrate Pluribus’ achievement while he continued work on Season 3.

Plot details about Severance Season 3 are being kept under wraps for now, but it’s expected that the show will take place shortly after Season 2. Although we know Severance Season 3 will begin filming this summer, it’s still entirely too early to predict when the show could be released. Ben Stiller previously promised that the gap between Seasons 2 and 3 wouldn’t be nearly as long as the first two seasons, but it’s getting harder to deliver on this promise by the day.

What Other Shows Are Popular on Apple TV Right Now?

The most popular show on Apple TV right now is Shrinking, the Ted Lasso replacement hailing from creator Bill Lawrence that just debuted its long-awaited third season. The show has already been renewed for Season 4, and it’s expected to be a major streaming juggernaut for the duration of its third season. To reach the top spot, Shrinking dethroned Hijack, the thriller starring Idris Elba that’s roughly halfway through its sophomore season. The Morning Show is also still hanging around in the Apple TV top 10 a few weeks after going off the air.