Following a season that resolved some key mysteries but still left fans puzzled and , it comes as no surprise that Apple has decided to renew one of its most successful series. Coinciding with the release of the second season finale on Apple TV+, the company announced that Severance will be returning for a third season.

According to Apple, Severance became the most-watched show on its streaming platform during its second season, surpassing Ted Lasso, which Apple . This achievement is a testament to the show’s enduring popularity.

Fortunately, fans of Severance can expect a shorter wait between seasons this time around. The second season was delayed for three years, largely due to filming disruptions caused by and in 2023.

This week, reported that Apple reduced its initial content budget for Apple TV+ by 10 percent, from $5 billion to $4.5 billion, in an effort to control costs. Despite losing over $1 billion annually on Apple TV+, the company is willing to continue supporting high-profile projects like Severance as long as they perform well.

Although there is no release window announced for season three of Severance yet, fans can remain hopeful that the wait will be shorter this time. In the meantime, some fans might find themselves pretending to be “innies” to avoid spoilers until they have a chance to watch the season two finale.