Severance finally returns January 17. In an interview with Vanity Fair, series writer and creator Dan Erickson attributed the nearly three-year gap between seasons to the fact that it’s a “very intricate show” in which “the writing was the most painstaking part of the process.

Just when you thought the holidays were nearly over, Apple TV+ is delivering quite the New Year’s present. The streamer announced that from Friday, Jan. 3 until Sunday, Jan. 5, those with an Apple ID can access its entire library of titles for free,

The company announced on Monday that its's offering free streaming of its original series and films on Apple TV Plus on Jan. 4 and Jan. 5, with no required subscription. In a post shared on the X social media service, the Apple TV Plus account said: "This weekend, see for yourself."

Apple TV+ is set to be available to stream for free from Saturday, January 4 to Sunday, January 5, providing its full catalog with no

But Severance season one isn’t the only sci-fi show you should try and check out during the free period; as io9 has noted before, Apple TV+ is an excellent destination for genre fare. The list of original series has continued to grow, but these are the five must-see titles, starting with the one we’ve already been hyping up:

Apple TV+ will be free to stream to users worldwide the first weekend of the year (Jan. 3-5), on on any device supported by the streaming service.

Apple TV Plus will be free to stream this weekend from January 4th through the 5th, similar to HBO’s old free weekends on cable. The company posted the news on social media alongside a short trailer featuring some of its top shows,

New year, new streaming service? If you've been curious about Severance or never got around to watching Ted Lasso, access to Apple TV+ is free this weekend.Between Jan. 3 and Jan. 5, 2025, Apple's entire streaming library will be accessible without a subscription.

The company does offer a free trial week when you sign up and three free months if you purchase certain Apple devices, but this will be the first completely free weekend. It seems like Apple will make the entire catalog available too,

You can stream any shows or movies on Apple TV+ completely for free this weekend. That includes Ted Lasso, Severance and more.