Following the review/breakdown is a detailed recap.

After a three year wait, Severance is finally back for season two with some answers but even more questions. When we last left our team, Dylan had activated the Overtime Contingency Protocol, transporting the innies of Helly, Mark, and Irving into their outies’ bodies, where they each made their own revelations: Helly discovered her outie is Helena Eagan, part of the family who runs Lumon, while Irving found his outie’s paintings of what is likely the testing floor, as well as that the outie of the man he loves, Burt, is in a relationship. Meanwhile, perhaps the biggest reveal for the innies was when Mark discovered that his grieving outie’s wife, Gemma, who everyone thought was dead, is actually Ms. Casey.

Viewers are quickly sucked back into the drama and intrigue right from the opening of the episode with the camera whipping around Mark as he runs through the corridors. It presents a sense of urgency and confusion pulling viewers right back even after such a long absence.

The acting across the board is unsurprisingly fantastic, honestly making it hard to choose a favorite amongst the four main characters. Even the supporting characters are an enjoyment to watch, especially Milchick, who is always hilarious.

The script is excellent all around. The writers did a fantastic job of quickly catching us back up on what we missed and how the innies using the OTC protocol led to the Macrodat Uprising.

As for the mystery itself, I was happy to see that the episode still kept it at the forefront, leaving pieces of the puzzle to dissect, yet still gave us enough on each of the four main characters in the episode to get a picture of where the season is heading, as well as keep us invested in each of their lives.

Fans have been waiting nearly three years, and season two of the psychological thriller Severance is finally around the corner. At Lumon Industries, employees voluntarily undergo a controversial “severance” procedure that splits their consciousness into two distinct identities: “innies,” who exist only at work and have no memory of their outside life or their past, and “outies,” who live outside in the real world with no memory of their jobs.

At the end of last season, Dylan (Zach Cherry) stays behind at Lumon to help the rest of the team at Macrodata Refinement by activating the Overtime Contingency Protocol, waking their innies in the real world. Each makes game changing discoveries.

During a visit with his sister, Mark (Adam Scott)’s innie begins piecing together the life of his outie, who had been grieving the death of his wife Gemma (Dichen Lachman). When he discovers a photograph of her, he realizes that she is actually Ms. Casey, the wellness counselor at Lumon who is very much alive.

Helly (Britt Lower)’s outie is revealed to be Helena Eagan, a member of the powerful Eagan family that runs Lumon. Her outie, who voluntarily underwent the severance procedure, is about to make a speech at a Lumon gala promoting it, but Helly instead uses it to try to expose the company’s unethical practices.

Irving (John Turturro) discovers that his outie has been obsessively investigating Lumon and finds a room full of disturbing paintings of the black hallway of the mysterious testing floor. Finding a map of Lumon employees, Irving sets out to find the home of his innie love interest, Burt (Christopher Walken), only to discover his outie is living happily with another man.

On Call is a procedural drama set in Long Beach, California, following veteran officer Traci Harmon (Troian Bellisario) and rookie Alex Diaz (Brandon Larracuente) as they navigate the challenges of modern policing. The series also stars Eriq La Salle as the tough and principled Sergeant Lasman, who has a complicated history with Harmon and is often clashing with her over career decisions. Lori Loughlin also stars as Lieutenant Bishop, a stern and authoritative figure who prioritizes justice but makes controversial choices that strain relationships within the department.

The cast did ride alongs with real police officers to prep for the roles. “That was sort of the foundation,” La Salle Told SciFi Vision during a recent interview with the press, adding that it was “extremely helpful.”

It was helpful to Loughlin as well. “One of my takeaways was we're all just humans, and I think that's one of the main things that we try to hit on in this show is that we're all just human beings doing the best that we can do,” explained the actress to the site, adding that the officers foremost want to “protect and serve.” She also noticed their relationships with the people in the community. “I was really surprised and touched to see that there's a genuine relationship between the cops and the community,” said Loughlin.

Netflix’s American Primeval is a gritty Western that delves into the harsh realities of frontier life in 1857 Utah, where cultural and religious tensions erupt into violence. Abish Pratt (Saura Lightfoot-Leon) is a young newly married Mormon woman who’s life is upended when she is taken captive when her settlement is attacked by Red Feather (Derek Hinkey), a warrior leading his clan against colonizers. While Abish struggles to survive as a captive, she learns about his tribe and their fight for survival. Meanwhile, Red Feather is torn between his duty as a leader and the moral weight of his actions.

Recently, Hinkey and Lightfoot-Leon spoke with SciFi Vision about working on the series, including connecting with their characters, working with costumes, and more.

Set against the backdrop of Long Beach, California, On Call chronicles the partnership between seasoned officer Traci Harmon (Troian Bellisario) and impulsive rookie Alex Diaz (Brandon Larracuente). Still mourning a trainee’s tragic death, Traci enforces rigid protocols to protect Alex. Hower, his rebellious nature challenges her authority and forces both to confront their vulnerabilities. Shot using a mixture of hand-held cameras, bodycam, and dash-cam footage, the series offers an intimate look at their evolving partnership while addressing the emotional toll and ethical dilemmas inherent in modern policing.

The partnership between Traci and Alex is the heart of the series. “The entirety of the show really is about this relationship and as a small microcosm of something much larger,” explained Bellisario to SciFi Vision during a recent interview with the press. “I think what's really incredible about the opportunity that we give our audience is you really get to come in to the patrol car with us. You get to spend all of this time with us going from call to call to call, really not getting any breaks. You never see us at home. It's not about our personal lives; it’s about our lives out in the community doing this job.”

The actress added that the relationship grew organically. “Getting to go to work each day with in incredible scene partner, I think the relationship really had an organic build to it. The more Harmon and Diaz got to know each other and trust each other, so too did myself and Brandon.”

Today, Mayfair Witches returns to AMC with season two. In the second season, Rowan (Alexandra Daddario) faces the challenges of raising Lasher (Jack Huston) while discovering new facets of her powers. Ciprien (Tongayi Chirisa) grows independent from the Talamasca but is drawn back to its mission against Lasher. Moira Mayfair (Alyssa Jirrels), a mind-reader with a vendetta against Lasher, returns to New Orleans and clashes with Rowan while seeking justice for her sister’s death. Meanwhile, Cortland (Harry Hamlin)’s past crimes resurface, influencing the ongoing conflicts. The season also sees the introduction of Sam “Lark” Larkin (Ben Feldman), who provides scientific insight into Lasher’s nature, aiding Rowan in her quest for answers about her family’s dark ties.

Recently, stars Chirisa and Hamlin, as well as newcomers Jirrels and Feldman, spoke with the media about working on the series.

In the dark comedy horror film Bloody Axe Wound, which is out in select theaters on Friday, Abbie Bladecut (Sari Arambulo) finds herself torn between the sinister traditions of her family’s blood trade and the tender feelings associated with her first crush, a rebellious girl in a local band, Sam Crane (Molly Brown). In the small town of Clover Falls, her father, Roger Bladecut (Billy Burke), has established a notorious reputation by recording real-life murders and selling the footage to eager customers. As Abbie becomes more involved in the chilling family business, she starts to question whether it might be time to transform their family legacy into something different.

Brown, along with producer Hilarie Burton Morgan, recently spoke with SciFi Vision about making the film.

Homestead is a post-apocalyptic thriller where the world is thrown into chaos after a nuclear bomb goes off in Los Angeles. The story follows Jeff Eriksson (Bailey Chase), an ex-Green Beret, who, along with his ally, Evan Lee (Jesse Hutch), works security at the fortified prepper compound known as The Homestead, which is owned by survivalist Ian Ross (Neal McDonough). The Homestead becomes a sanctuary amidst the devastation happening on the outside. However, as they settle into their new lives, they and their families must all navigate external threats from desperate outsiders and confront internal conflicts that test their unity and resilience. The film delves into themes of survival, community, and the moral complexities that arise when humanity is pushed to its limits.

Recently Chase and Hutch spoke with SciFi Vision about working on the film.

***The following interview has slight spoilers for episodes 4 and 5***

Earth Abides is a post-apocalyptic series based on George R. Stewart’s novel of the same name. It follows the struggles of survivors rebuilding society after a pandemic wipes out most of humanity. The story centers on Ish and Emma as they form a new community.

The fourth episode, which premiered last night on MGM+ introduces the character Charlie, played by Aaron Tveit, who is a charismatic yet dangerous man who’s manipulative nature poses significant risks to the community’s stabilities as he both challenges Ish’s leadership and places one of their own in danger.

Recently, Tveit spoke with SciFi Vision about working on the series, how the experience changed, him, and more.

In Homestead, after a nuclear explosion devastates Los Angeles, chaos consumes the nation. Jeff Eriksson (Bailey Chase), an ex-Green Beret, seeks safety with his family at The Homestead, a fortified refuge in the mountains created by wealthy survivalist Ian Ross (Neal McDonough). As threats escalate and resources dwindle, the group struggles to endure both the violence outside and the fragile unity within their sanctuary, forcing difficult moral choices.

Dawn Olivieri stars as Jenna, Ian’s strong-willed wife who urges her husband to help the desperate refugees outside their gates, even as their resources become more scarce.