Dan Erickson, creator of ‘Severance’: ‘I thought Apple would discourage us from critiquing the capitalist structure, but that never happened’

The screenwriter of one of the biggest series of the year talks to EL PAÍS about the second season, and what the third could entail

Apr 2, 2025 - 01:00
Dan Erickson, creator of ‘Severance’: ‘I thought Apple would discourage us from critiquing the capitalist structure, but that never happened’

What if we could escape the rigors of work? What if it were possible to disconnect from certain harsh realities of life — those that bring us pain and sorrow? These were the questions Dan Erickson, 41, pondered while working in an office. What he never imagined was that these ideas, these utopian longings, would materialize into one of the most acclaimed, discussed, and watched streaming series.

Seguir leyendoBritt Lower and Adam Scott, in the second season of 'Severance.'Dan Erickson, creator of 'Severance,' during the filming of the series.An image from the last episode of the second season of 'Severance.'Ben Stiller directs Britt Lower in 'Severance.'Britt Lower, Zach Cherry and Adam Scott, in 'Severance.'