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‘Severance’ Season 1 streaming free on Roku Channel now

‘Severance’ Season 1 streaming free on Roku Channel now

The movie is intended to build excitement of the upcoming second season of the Apple TV+ thriller series.

David Satin
David Satin has been a dedicated News Writer at The Streamable since 2022, covering a wide range of stories in the entertainment and streaming industries. With years of experience writing online, David previously worked as a list writer for Screen Rant, where he gained recognition for his extensive coverage of sci-fi and fantasy genres. His ability to break and analyze major stories has made him a trusted voice in the streaming world. Over the course of his career, Satin has become an integral part of The Streamable team, contributing to some of the most impactful stories in the industry.
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Known for breaking major streaming stories, he’s covered everything from Netflix policy shifts to Peacock’s ad-tier changes. A sci-fi fan and Toshiba Fire TV user, he brings sharp analysis and a love for the genre to his reporting.
Known for breaking major streaming stories, he’s covered everything from Netflix policy shifts to Peacock’s ad-tier changes. A sci-fi fan and Toshiba Fire TV user, he brings sharp analysis and a love for the genre to his reporting.
Season 1 of Severance is free to stream on The Roku Channel to promote the release of Season 2.

It’s been an impressive few weeks for The Roku Channel as far as content additions go. The free streaming service has added an intriguing mix of new live sporting events, but its latest arrival is one of the most highly-regarded streaming originals of the past few years. The Roku Channel is now offering Season 1 of “Severance” for free, ahead of the release of Season 2 exclusively on Apple TV+ later this month.

Key Details:

  • “Severance” is a sci-fi thriller that centers on the employee of a company that can keep employees from remembering work during their home lives.
  • The first season of the show will be free to stream on The Roku Channel until Jan. 19.
  • Season 2 of ‘Severance’ premieres on Apple TV+ on Jan. 17.

“Severance” centers on the employees of Lumon Industries, a company with a very murky purpose, but has the unusual distinction of developing a procedure that allows employees to compartmentalize their home and work lives, making them forget everything that happens at their job once they get home and vice versa. Some Lumon employees want to dig deeper into the process, but the further they go, the more danger they find.

If that sounds compelling and you want to catch up before Season 2 drops, but you aren’t signed up for Apple TV+, you can stream the entire first season of the show completely free on The Roku Channel now. You’ll have to put up with ads to watch, but if you’ve already used up your seven-day free trial of Apple TV+, it’s a great way to catch up on the series before the next batch of episodes comes out.

In addition to free episodes, viewers on Roku devices can access a new Fan Experience for “Severance.” This includes a sneak peek at Season 2, and an exclusive cast interview with character introductions for some of the show’s most important figures. New subscribers can also redeem three free months of Apple TV+ if they sign up through The Roku Channel.

Viewers will be able to watch free episodes of “Severance” on The Roku Channel until Jan. 19. Season 2 of the show premieres exclusively on Apple TV+ on Jan. 17, and is likely to draw the same rave reviews that Season 1 generated when it comes out.

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    Apple TV (formerly known as Apple TV+) is a subscription video streaming service for $14.99 per month, offering a growing slate of original series, films, documentaries, and specials. Unlike other platforms that combine licensed titles with originals, Apple TV is built entirely around exclusive programming, making it the home of critically acclaimed hits such as “Ted Lasso,” “Severance,” “The Morning Show,” and “Silo.” Its lineup continues to expand with award-winning dramas, comedies, family-friendly shows, and blockbuster original films like “CODA,” which won the Academy Award for Best Picture.

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    With a competitive monthly price and bundles available through Apple One — which combines Apple TV with Apple Music, Apple Arcade, iCloud storage, and more — the service continues to grow as a key part of Apple’s ecosystem. Apple TV delivers one of the strongest collections of exclusive content in the streaming space for viewers seeking prestige originals, cinematic storytelling, and seamless access across devices.

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    The Roku Channel is a free, ad-supported streaming service that offers a broad mix of movies, TV shows, live linear channels, and original programming. Available to all viewers — not just Roku device owners — the service features licensed content from major studios alongside Roku Originals, which include exclusive series, movies, and specials previously produced for Quibi, as well as new original projects developed specifically for the platform.

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    Programming on The Roku Channel spans multiple genres, including drama, comedy, reality TV, news, and family-friendly content. Popular titles and originals include “Weird: The Al Yankovic Story,” “Die Hart,” “The Spiderwick Chronicles,” and a rotating library of classic films and TV series. The platform also offers live news channels, sports highlights, and themed FAST channels covering everything from classic TV to lifestyle programming.

    Viewers can watch The Roku Channel for free on Roku devices, smart TVs, streaming players, mobile devices, and web browsers, with no subscription required. The service is also available on platforms like Amazon Fire TV and Samsung smart TVs, expanding its reach beyond the Roku ecosystem. While ads are included, the experience is designed to be lighter than traditional broadcast television.

    With its combination of free access, original content, live channels, and on-demand entertainment, The Roku Channel has become one of the most widely available and accessible streaming destinations for viewers looking to watch without a monthly subscription.

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David Satin
David Satin has been a dedicated News Writer at The Streamable since 2022, covering a wide range of stories in the entertainment and streaming industries. With years of experience writing online, David previously worked as a list writer for Screen Rant, where he gained recognition for his extensive coverage of sci-fi and fantasy genres. His ability to break and analyze major stories has made him a trusted voice in the streaming world. Over the course of his career, Satin has become an integral part of The Streamable team, contributing to some of the most impactful stories in the industry.
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