In a novel promotion, Season 1 of breakout Apple TV+ series Severance will stream free on the Roku Channel during the runup to the second-season premiere.

It's only available for a limited time, though, as episodes are only available until January 19, slightly after the season 2 premiere on January 17. So Roku is giving you the weekend to catch up! Since this is a show I can't stop talking about,

Roku unveiled its surprise Severance news by calling it an “exclusive fan experience,” with the caveat that the free-to-stream window will take place from January 9-19, giving streamers eleven days to watch for the first time and have their minds blown, or to rewatch and inspire a few dozen new sub-theories.

Season 2 of Apple TV's hit psychological thriller Severance is receiving high praise from critics ahead of its January 17 premiere. If you need to catch up or refresh your memory, Amazon has a great deal on the recently released Blu-ray of Severance Season 1. Normally $43, Severance Season 1 is discounted to $25.79.

Apple has made the Apple TV+ show "Severance" available on the Roku Channel for a limited time to promote the second season.

A look ahead to the Severance season 2, episode 1 release date and streaming time on Apple TV Plus in the UK and US

Apple TV+ really hopes you'll get hooked on the dystopian hit—which, to be fair, you probably will—and become a subscriber for Severance season two.

Apple is bringing “Severance” to the free streaming platform, Roku, “in an apparent bet that the influx of viewers will help drive new subscribers to its Apple TV+ streaming service,” according to “The Hollywood Reporter.