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Severance Season 2 Surges Past Ted Lasso with 600M Minutes

2/21/2025

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Apple TV+'s "Severance" Season 2 has taken the streaming world by storm, amassing nearly 600 million viewing minutes in its opening week, eclipsing the beloved "Ted Lasso." With a staggering production cost of $20 million per episode, this $200 million investment underscores Apple’s dedication to delivering top-notch entertainment and attracting a growing audience.

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Apple TV+'s "Severance" Season 2 has taken the streaming world by storm, amassing nearly 600 million viewing minutes in its opening week, eclipsing the beloved "Ted Lasso." With a staggering production cost of $20 million per episode, this $200 million investment underscores Apple’s dedication to delivering top-notch entertainment and attracting a growing audience.