How to Stream 'Severance' Season 2 for Free

Among the list of Apple TV+'s great original shows, Severance is among my favorites. In fact, Season 2 airs this Friday, Jan. 17, 2025. If you missed the Apple TV+ free weekend earlier this month, you can still sign up for a free trial to catch the show without committing to a subscription.

Get the 7-day trial

This is the simplest method to get an Apple TV+ free trial, as you get it directly from the company. You can sign up for Apple TV+ on the company's website, and get a week-long free trial. After that, you'll pay $9.99 per month for the privilege of using the service. 

Get three months free via Best Buy

At the time of writing, Best Buy is offering one of the best free trials for Apple TV+, as the retailer will get you three months of Apple TV+ for free. This offer is valid for new subscribers and "qualified returning subscribers." As long as you're not an active subscriber of Apple TV+, you should be able to use this offer in the US. 

Buy a new Apple device for a free Apple TV+ trial

Apple also offers a three-month free trial of Apple TV+, but to get it, you need to buy a new iPhone, iPad, Mac, or Apple TV. The only limitation is that your device needs to be compatible with the latest version of its operating system. As long as it meets that criterion, you'll be able to claim the trial and enjoy all the content on the service without paying anything upfront.

Students get Apple TV+ free with Apple Music

If you're a student, you can get an Apple Music student subscription for $5.99 per month. As an additional perk, this plan includes a free subscription to Apple TV+. You can stream the Severance soundtrack right after watching the show, in addition to anything else in the Apple Music library, of course.

Get an Apple One free trial for TV+

For those who don't subscribe to Apple TV+, upgrading to an Apple One subscription is a way to score a one-month free trial. Apple One is the combined plan that includes iCloud, Apple Music, Apple TV+, and Apple Arcade at plans starting at $19.95 per month. As long as the Apple One free trial is active, you can use Apple TV+ for free for a month.

Apple TV+ free trial via a PlayStation 5

If you have a PlayStation 5, you can claim a three-month Apple TV+ free trial. This offer is valid till Jan. 27, 2025, and it's available to new and "qualified" returning subscribers.

Roku owners get an Apple TV+ free trial

If you buy a new Roku device, you can also get a three-month free trial for Apple TV+. Be sure to opt-in to receiving Roku emails in order to get the promo code. The offer is valid through Feb. 3, 2025, as noted on Roku's website at the time of writing.

T-Mobile Go5G and Sprint offer Apple TV+ free trials

T-Mobile's Go5G plans offer a six-month Apple TV+ trial for free. Similarly, some Sprint plans offer a six-month free Apple TV+ trial, while Sprint MAX customers can get a one-year free trial.

Watch limited Apple TV+ shows and movies for free

Apple TV+ also lets you watch some of its TV shows and movies for free, even if you aren't a subscriber. You can check out the catalog at Apple TV+'s Free for Everyone page. These shows and movies are free for a limited time and you can expect the free catalog to change in the future. Unfortunately, Severance isn't among these options, which is why I listed this method at the end.