Ep. 52 - 'Severance' Season 2 Is Still One of the Best Shows on TV

Ep. 52 - 'Severance' Season 2 Is Still One of the Best Shows on TV

Author: Decoding TV January 17, 2025 Duration: 54:56

David and Patrick discuss some of your listener feedback about The Pitt. Then, it’s time to dive into Severance Season 2!

The second season sees things at Lumon largely return to the status quo. What happened in the time since the last season ended? How did we feel about the timeframe where the season picks up? What mysteries are we most interested in seeing the show explore this season? Listen to hear us discuss all these questions and more!

Homework for next week:

  • Severance Season 2 Episode 2

Shownotes:

  • 07:00 - Severance Season 2
  • Ep 1 - Hello, Ms. Cobel

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