Severance Creator Vows to Avoid ‘Lost’ Mistakes in Future Seasons

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The show, which once captivated audiences with its enigmatic allure and rose to fame as a cultural phenomenon, eventually became both intriguing and disappointing during its run. However, the mastermind behind the cryptic television series Severance has vowed that it will draw upon the lessons learned from Lost’s experience.

In a more relaxed and conversational style: The first season of Severance became incredibly popular by placing its characters in bizarre situations, a characteristic that’s been wonderfully continued in Season 2. When Lost, created by Jeffrey Lieber, J.J. Abrams, and Damon Lindelof, was airing, it gained international acclaim for similar reasons before wrapping up with an ending that remains one of the most debated in television history.

Dan Erickson, the mind behind Severance on Apple TV+, shares that the show will take lessons from what some consider to be mistakes made by the hit series Lost.

Severance won’t become another Lost, Erickson promises

On the surface, the series “Lost” and “Severance” share some striking similarities. Both stories revolve around characters confined within enclosed settings (the Innies perceive they cannot leave), navigating bizarre and occasionally terrifying circumstances, as well as engaging in seemingly nonsensical tasks with vintage computers.

In an interview with Variety, Erickson promised Severance won’t become make the same mistakes.

He assured us that the show wouldn’t metaphorically resemble “Lost,” meaning we won’t find the characters stranded on an island with a character like Sawyer appearing.

Instead of jokingly imagining the Severance cast being transported from Lumon to a random beach, he followed up with a sincere response. “No – it’s crucial for us to have a clear destination, and it’s important that we honor people’s patience and trust.

As a gamer immersed in this captivating narrative, let me tell you, I’ve been meticulously plotting my moves for Season 2. I spilled some secrets about the answers to those burning questions we all have, but mostly, these revelations just hint at even more intriguing mysteries that’ll keep us guessing until we reach the grand finale – the elusive ‘alpha thing’.

The new installments of “Severance” will drop each Thursday, culminating in the grand finale on March 21, 2025. Don’t forget to catch up on our recap of Episode 1, a hidden guest appearance, or speculations regarding Gemma/Ms. Casey’s mysterious disappearance.

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2025-01-19 02:05