The world of Apple TV+ series “Severance” has been expanding rapidly through various online materials, e-books, podcasts, and other content, courtesy of both the show’s creators and its fans. Apple has leveraged its platform to distribute supplementary material that enhances the show’s storytelling, providing viewers with additional clues about the mysterious Lumon Industries and its characters.

For fans interested in the production process, a companion podcast featuring creator Ben Stiller and star Adam Scott offers behind-the-scenes insights, including details on how certain scenes were filmed.

As the most popular Apple TV+ series to date, “Severance” has garnered significant attention and accolades for its cinematic techniques, direction, production design, and more. The show resonates with viewers due to its thought-provoking themes, which include critiques of capitalism, the pursuit of work-life balance, corporate oppression, classism, and the darker aspects of technology.

The show’s unique blend of mystery and social commentary has drawn in a broad audience, extending beyond the typical sci-fi fan base. The marketing strategy surrounding “Severance” bears some resemblance to that of the cult classic “Lost,” where online content became an integral part of the show itself, offering viewers additional clues and insights into the narrative.

Unlike “Lost,” however, the creators of “Severance” have assured fans that they have a clear direction for the series and its eventual conclusion, making the journey of exploring online clues and theories even more engaging.

Below, you’ll find some of the supplemental materials that expand the universe of “Severance” and offer hints at what’s to come.

Official Companions

• “Severance: The Lexington Letter,” published by Apple Books, is a companion story told from the perspective of a severed Lumon Industries employee, Margaret “Peg” Kincaid, who uncovers some of the dark truths about her employer.

• The download also includes the Macrodate Refiner’s Orientation Booklet for newly severed employees, featuring a Lumon version of Microsoft’s Clippy, except it’s an anthropomorphized severance chip.

• “The You You Are,” published by Apple Books, is a companion book penned by Dr. Ricken Lazlo Hale, PhD, and plays a significant role in the series. The book is available as both an e-book and a narrated audiobook, offering the first 8 chapters of Ricken’s work on self-discovery and anecdotes.

• The Severance Podcast with Ben Stiller & Adam Scott is a companion podcast that recaps episodes, reveals behind-the-scenes details, and features interviews with actors.
• Lumon Industries has a presence on LinkedIn, where the company’s profile introduces founder Kier Eagan’s core principles and often posts about corporate fulfillment and self-improvement.

• Catch up with “Severance” creator Dan Erickson in his Reddit AMA, where he provides some insight into the series.
• Roku’s Free Fan Experience offers a Season 2 preview, including character introductions and behind-the-scenes content.

• Lumon Industries has a presence on TikTok, where you can find video content produced by the company, including excerpts from the Management Program.
• The company also has social media accounts on X, Instagram, Threads, and YouTube, although these are not verified or run by Apple.

Fan-Made Fun

• The Lumon Industries website, designed by programmer Daniel Shiffman, allows fans to pretend to be MDR employees, refining numbers and engaging with the show’s world.
• Shiffman also created a You You Are bot on Bluesky and X, which auto-posts excerpts from Dr. Ricken Hale’s book.
• The Severance Wiki is a fan-made resource that collects information on characters, music, locations, episodes, events, theories, and more.
• A Lumon office is available for download in The Sims 4 game, allowing fans to recreate the show’s environment.

Season 2 of “Severance” is currently airing on Apple TV+, which has recently become available on Android mobile devices. The season will consist of 10 episodes, concluding on March 21, 2025.

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