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.

Ahead of the Severance season 2 premiere, you can now catch up on season 1 for free for a limited time courtesy of the Roku Channel.

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

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.

The show’s entire first season is available on the Roku Channel as part of an “exclusive fan experience” until January 19. In addition to the first season, the Roku Channel will also offer a preview of the show’s second season and behind-the-scenes content, according to The Hollywood Reporter .

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.