[DustinEchoes]

> Apple apparently now plans to position Severance as a long-term flagship franchise. The show has already been renewed for a third season, and a fourth season is reportedly considered a certainty

Ok, so the show has now turned into Lost and nothing will get resolved. No need to waste any more time watching it.

[BoorishBears]

I don't know why this is getting a negative reaction: there was already a 3 year gap between season 1 and 2, and watching this show originally it felt like a 1-2 season premise.

It becomes a very different show (and yes, probably very Lost-like) if they have to make it last 4+ seasons.

[nozzlegear]

It doesn't seem farfetched that Apple is privy to the overall plot and story beats the writers have planned. If you've got a very popular, profitable show, and you know it's going to be about X seasons long, why wouldn't you just send it? I'm just spitballing.

[mhitza]

This is such a disappointing development. They can create sequels or prequels after the show is done. Further complexity to the show to stretch it for two seasons, or worse dillute it, really feels now like a net negative for the show.