The return of the acclaimed drama, airing on Apple TV Plus from Friday January 17, focuses once again on Mark ( Parks and Recreation's Adam Scott) who, like many employees at Lumon, has chosen to have his work life surgically severed from his home life.

The hit Apple TV+ series returns Friday with fewer laughs as it tries unravel the mystery of what's happening to its characters.

This story contains spoilers for Season 1 of “Severance,” streaming on Apple TV+. A recap is available upon request. “Severance” returns on Apple TV+ this Friday, but it’s been nearly three years since the first season of the sci-fi workplace thriller ended on a brutal cliffhanger.