EXCLUSIVE: Apple TV+ pulled all the stops promoting the second season of its sci-fi drama Severance, with even Apple CEO Tim Cook filming an elaborate promo for the series’ return after a three-year break.

According to Apple, season 1 and this half of season 2 of Severance have now just set a record for the entire streaming service.

Apple TV+ have revealed that the second season of 'Severance' has become the most viewed show in its history, eclipsing 'Ted Lasso' from top spot.

While Severance beating out the popular Ted Lasso is impressive, it should be noted that Lasso premiered in the early days of Apple TV+, at which time the streaming service was still struggling to attract viewers. Ted Lasso is likely responsible for many of the subscribers who are currently pushing Severance to the top.

We know that anyone who's seen Severance season 1 is coming into things already on the edge of their seat (and if you need a refresher on what happened, we've got you covered there too). Apple TV+ is rolling out the red carpet for the new season of its smash hit,

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Thanks to its season 2 premiere, Severance has managed to best Ted Lasso as the most-watched show on Apple TV+.