Apple is using the Adam Scott thriller to try and drive new subscribers to its streaming service, following a number of moves to get its programming in front of those who may mot have sampled it.

In a novel promotion, Season 1 of breakout Apple TV+ series Severance will stream free on the Roku Channel during the runup to the second-season premiere. Viewers can access the first season of the show,

Season 2 of Apple TV's hit psychological thriller Severance is receiving high praise from critics ahead of its January 17 premiere. If you need to catch up or refresh your memory, Amazon has a great deal on the recently released Blu-ray of Severance Season 1. Normally $43, Severance Season 1 is discounted to $25.79.

Roku unveiled its surprise Severance news by calling it an “exclusive fan experience,” with the caveat that the free-to-stream window will take place from January 9-19, giving streamers eleven days to watch for the first time and have their minds blown, or to rewatch and inspire a few dozen new sub-theories.

Apple TV has canceled the Season 2 premiere event for "Severance," the latest Hollywood event to be affected by the Los Angeles wildfires.

A look ahead to the Severance season 2, episode 1 release date and streaming time on Apple TV Plus in the UK and US

The show's second season has been eagerly anticipated ever since the first season ended in 2022. The post ‘Severance’ season 1 will be available for free ahead of the show’s second season appeared first on The Manual.

Apple TV+ really hopes you'll get hooked on the dystopian hit—which, to be fair, you probably will—and become a subscriber for Severance season two.