WARNING: Spoilers Ahead!

Severance fans are buzzing with excitement and breathless anticipation as the hit Apple TV+ series inches closer to its thrilling season finale next week. Season 2 has been a rollercoaster ride since it premiered on January 17, with new episodes dropping weekly on Fridays. Episode 9, titled "The After Hours," released today (March 14), has left viewers stunned and eager to see how the story unfolds in the final hour and 16 minutes scheduled for March 20.

Viewers took to social media, particularly X (formerly Twitter), to voice their reactions to the whirlwind of emotions they experienced during Episode 9. One enthusiastic fan posted, "I just watched Ep 9 of Severance and...you guys are gonna throw up. What a thrilling ride the finale is going to be!" Another commented on how the episode skillfully returned to the main plot, saying, "#Severance episode 9 sets up the finale perfectly as tensions rise and storylines converge. Tramell Tillman and John Turturro were incredible in this episode—get ready, everyone!"

The emotional intensity didn't go unnoticed, with another fan expressing, "Severance S2E9 feels like the calm before the storm. There's a lot unfolding, and an overwhelming sense of gloom lingers over every moment." As the anticipation grows, one viewer lamented, "The last episode was really good, and I hate that it feels like it's building up to something crazy! A week feels like an eternity."

This charged atmosphere stands in stark contrast to the divisive reception of Episode 8, "Sweet Vitriol," which many viewers found slow and uneventful. Audience reactions varied widely, with some fans feeling disappointed by the lack of action centered around the character Harmony Cobel, played by Patricia Arquette.

However, Episode 9 seemed to resolve some of those qualms as it skillfully built a narrative crescendo leading into the grand finale. The episode followed Mark Scout (Adam Scott) and Ms. Cobel as they discussed Mark's wife, Gemma Scout (Dichen Lachman), and the implications of her situation. Tension escalated with Helly (Britt Lower) being confronted by her father, Jame Eagan (Michael Siberry), regarding her supposed 'trickery.' Meanwhile, Dylan G (Zach Cherry) decided to quit his job, and Milchick (Tramell Tillman) snapped at Drummond (Ólafur Darri Ólafsson), culminating in a series of dramatic confrontations.

What’s more, the episode featured poignant goodbyes, exemplified by Irving (John Turturro), who was sent away by his partner Burt (Christopher Walken) to ensure his safety. Additionally, Miss Huang (Sarah Bock) was transported to the Gunnel Eagan Empathy Center in Svalbard from Lumon, further stirring up the narrative mix.

With the stakes at an all-time high, Severance has viewers eagerly counting down the days until the season finale—legions of fans are left wondering: what shocking twists and revelations await us? Stay tuned!