Ted Lasso Dethroned As Apple TV+’s Most-Watched Show Ever

Apple TV+'s returning thriller series has become the streaming platform's most-watched series of all time, dethroning Ted Lasso in the process. The streamer is home to a number of shows across various genres, many of which have received critical acclaim. This includes comedies like Ted Lasso, crime comedy-dramas like Bad Monkey, and more mind-bending shows like the sci-fi series Dark Matter. The platform has also become home to multiple franchises, as proven by the upcoming Monarch: Legacy of Monsters season 2, part of the Monsterverse, and the expansion of For All Mankind with a spinoff, titled Star City.

It's sci-fi shows like the latter two that Apple TV+ has found the most success in, earning both high viewership and awards for its shows in the genre. For example, Silo seasons 3 and 4 have been confirmed following the show's high viewership across the platform, including multiple award nominations for season 1. Other big sci-fi shows on the platform include Foundation, based on Issac Asimov's book series, and Invasion, which has been renewed for season 3 despite mixed reviews. However, one show has proven itself Apple TV+'s most successful sci-fi thriller, and now its most popular show ever.

Severance Has Become Apple TV+'s Most-Watched Show Ever

Season 2 Is Currently Ongoing

According to a new report, Severancehas become Apple TV+'s most-watched TV show in the platform's history. The sci-fi thriller follows a group of workers at Lumon Industries who have voluntarily undergone the "severance" process, separating their work memories from their outside memories. However, the innie and outie lives of protagonist Mark Scout (Adam Scott) start to collide when a work friend visits him outside, the catalyst for a series of mysterious events surrounding the corporation. Severance season 2 is ongoing, with five episodes out of 10 released as of writing.

Adam Scott as Mark, Dichen Lachman as Ms. Casey, and Tramell Tillman as Milchick in Severance season 2

Severance Season 2 Episode 5 Ending Explained: What Ms. Casey & Mark's Scene Really Means

Severance season 2's episode 5 ends with an intriguing scene in which Mark's outie finally encounters Ms. Casey, setting up many story developments.

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Now, Deadlinehas confirmed Severance is Apple TV+'s most-watched series of all time, overthrowing Ted Lasso in terms of the level of viewership it has earned. The streaming service's claim was backed up with data from Nielsen: The show managed to pull 589 million minutes within three days of season 2, episode 1 airing, with 28% of them on said episode. It's also credited with a 126% increase in monthly subscribers for the platform from January 1 through January 19, 2025, coinciding with its record-breaking title.

What Severance's Popularity Means For The Show

How Long Will The Apple TV+ Series Go On For?

The popularity of the show isn't surprising, considering the three-year gap between seasons resulted in high anticipation for the show's return. Apple TV+ also marketed the show more heavily, with the draw of actors like Scott and behind-the-scenes creatives like Ben Stiller helping to bolster the series into public awareness. It helps that the show is making continual progress on its mysteries with every new episode, aiding in its popularity because of the promise of answers eventually.

Upcoming Episodes Of Severance	Release Date
Season 2, Episode 6: "Attila"	02-21-2025
Season 2, Episode 7: "Chikhai Bardo"	02-28-2025
Season 2, Episode 8: "Sweet Vitriol"	03-07-2025
Season 2, Episode 9: "The After Hours"	03-14-2025
Season 2, Episode 10: "Cold Harbor"	03-21-2025

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