Severance (TV series) Timeline ( Real )

announcement
July 10, 2019

Announcement of Severance TV Series

Apple TV+ officially announced the production of the TV series 'Severance'.

casting
January 15, 2020

Casting of Adam Scott as Lead

Actor Adam Scott was cast in the lead role for 'Severance'.

premiere
February 18, 2022

Severance Series Premiere

The first season of 'Severance' premiered on Apple TV+.

announcement
April 15, 2022

Renewal of Severance for Second Season

Apple TV+ announced the renewal of 'Severance' for a second season.

Severance (TV series) Timeline ( Fictional )

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Year 0

Initiation of Severance Procedure

Lumon Industries begins the experimental severance procedure, separating employees' work and personal memories to create distinct 'innie' and 'outie' personalities.

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Year 1

Mark Scout Joins Lumon

Mark Scout starts working at Lumon Industries and undergoes the severance procedure shortly after being hired.

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Year 1, Month 3

Discovery of Microwaves Program

Mark and his colleagues learn about the secretive and mysterious 'Microwaves' department within Lumon that seems central to the company’s activities.

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Year 2, Month 1

Petey's Attempted Escape

Petey, a former severed employee, attempts to escape and regain his full self, highlighting the psychological consequences of severance.

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Year 2, Month 2

Helly Riggs Joins Lumon

Helly begins working at Lumon and undergoes severance, struggling with the reality of her split consciousness.

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Year 2, Month 4

Discovery of Inner Elevator System

Employees discover the existence of a mysterious inner elevator that seems to facilitate unusual movement within Lumon's different layers.

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Year 2, Month 5

Initiation of Severance Protocols Under Lucy

New procedural changes led by supervisor Lucy under company directives intensify control over severed employees.

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Year 2, Month 6

Mark Starts Secret Investigation

Mark secretly begins investigating the true purpose of Lumon and the severance procedure with his work colleagues.

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Year 2, Month 7

Six Identifies Hidden Messages in Elevator

Six discovers encoded messages and meanings within the elevator system, furthering the mystery of Lumon's intentions.

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Year 2, Month 8

Helly Attempts to Contact Outie Self

Helly makes risky attempts to communicate with her outie self, risking company sanctions and raising questions about severance ethics.

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Year 2, Month 9

Mark Confronts Senior Management

In a climactic encounter, Mark attempts to confront Lumon's senior management to expose the true nature of severance.