‘Gray’s Anatomy’ Star Kevin McKidd Declares ‘Severance‘ “Simply Phenomenal”
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MONTE-CARLO – Kevin McKidd, known for his role as Dr. Owen Hunt on the long-running medical drama Grey’s Anatomy, recently enjoyed a break in France and Monte-carlo with his partner, Danielle Savre, who stars in Station 19. While attending the Monte-Carlo Television festival, McKidd shared his current television favorites with Télé-Loisirs, singling out Apple TV+’s Severance as a standout series.
mckidd Praises ‘Severance’s’ Writing, Acting, and Aesthetics
“I just finished Severance, the series from Ben Stiller,” McKidd revealed. “And I found it simply phenomenal! The actors’ game, writing, aesthetics of the series, realization… Its so perfect. I loved every second of Severance.” He acknowledged the show’s challenging nature,adding,”Yes,I had the impression that my brain was going to explode. I was wondering all the time what was happening,but I think that is precisely the principle. It is good to look at something that experiences and tests the limits.” McKidd concluded, “They did a phenomenal job!”
Severance, created by Dan Erickson and directed in part by Ben Stiller, explores the concept of “severance,” a surgical procedure that divides employees’ memories between their work and personal lives.The series stars Adam Scott, Britt Lower, Zach Cherry, Tramell Tillman, Patricia Arquette, and John Turturro.
‘Severance’ Garners Critical Acclaim and Fan Support
McKidd is among a growing number of prominent figures who have lauded severance. Stephen King previously praised the series, and television host Valérie Damidot declared it ”the best series of the century” during an appearance on the Télé-Loisirs Superstream podcast.
Apple TV+ has renewed Severance for a third season, continuing the story of Mark Scout (Adam Scott) and his colleagues at Lumon Industries. The second season concluded in December 2023, leaving viewers with numerous unanswered questions and heightened anticipation for the next installment.