No one expected to wait three years for a new season of Severance — not even the series’ creators. Created by Dan Erickson and directed at turns by Ben Stiller, the first chapter of Severance hooked audiences early. But its sinister sci-fi twist, however compelling, was shrouded in mystery. After a harrowing season finale, it only left us wanting more: more intrigue, sure, but most importantly, answers. Apple TV renewed the series quickly — but after a writers’ strike and mounting expectations, delivering the next chapter of Severance was easier said than done.

The intervening years have given fans a lot of time to think. Much of that has manifested in playful discourse, copious theories on platforms like Reddit, or viral memes on X and TikTok. But the other side of that coin contains seeds of doubt: Mystery boxes usually start on a promising note, but more often than not, end in disappointment. That Severance is taking cues from shows like Lost and Westworld — shows that teased great, galaxy-brained secrets, only to drop the ball as the story dragged on — is as much a blessing as it could be a curse. And that’s especially true as it returns for another season, one that promises to be even trippier than the first.

After such a jaw-dropping cliffhanger and so much time away, it’s natural to expect answers from SeveranceSeason 2. But Erickson and Stiller aren’t quite ready to give up the game just yet, resulting in a follow-up that teases out as many mysteries as it attempts to address. In its second season, Severance remains a twisty, tongue-in-cheek meditation on a work/life balance taken too far. But by diving deeper into the fractured psyches of its ensemble, the series manages to skirt the need for outright answers... at least for a little while.

There’s a secret level in the new immersive first-person game, Indiana Jones and the Great Circle. In it, the famous opening scenes of Raiders of the Lost Ark are faithfully recreated, from Indy brushing the spider off Satipo’s back, to the moment where the gold idol is switched, and, of course, the massive boulder that chases Indy out of the temple. Fans are posting side-by-side screenshots of the game and film, and the result is impressive.

But the Raiders tribute is really just the tip of the spear when it comes to what makes The Great Circle such a treat for Indy fans. While the gameplay is excellent and the historical mystery immersive, the most crucial detail is the way the game positions itself as a direct sequel to Raiders of the Lost Ark. You may think sequels to Raiders already exist, but within the Indy timeline, none of the films are really proper follow-ups. That means The Great Circle is doing something the movie franchise hasn’t been able to do for over four decades.