Washington, March 22 -- Apple has officially renewed its critically acclaimed thriller series 'Severance' for a third season, just as the show's second season finale, 'Cold Harbor,' is set to premiere on the platform.

The news was announced by Apple CEO Tim Cook in a social media exchange with the show's director and executive producer, Ben Stiller.

The renewal comes on the heels of 'Severance' becoming Apple's most-watched series ever, surpassing the popular comedy 'Ted Lasso," as per Deadline.

While Apple has not revealed a premiere date for season three, Stiller has promised that fans won't have to wait another three years for new episodes.

"The plan is definitely not" to make fans wait that long, he said in an interview, according...