Severance

TV Series
2022–
TV-MA
50m

IMDb RATING

8.7/10

332K

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Conspiracy Thriller Dystopian Sci-Fi Psychological Drama Psychological Thriller Workplace Drama Drama Mystery Sci-Fi Thriller

Mark leads a team of office workers whose memories have been surgically divided between their work and personal lives. When a mysterious colleague appears outside of work, it begins a journe... Read allMark leads a team of office workers whose memories have been surgically divided between their work and personal lives. When a mysterious colleague appears outside of work, it begins a journey to discover the truth about their jobs.Mark leads a team of office workers whose memories have been surgically divided between their work and personal lives. When a mysterious colleague appears outside of work, it begins a journey to discover the truth about their jobs.

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IMDb RATING

8.7/10

332K

YOUR RATING

POPULARITY

See production info at IMDbPro

Top rated TV #102

Won 2 Primetime Emmys
- 25 wins & 140 nominations total

Episodes20

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TopTop-rated3 seasons2 years

• 2022–2025

Britt Lower

Helly R

• 2022–2025

Zach Cherry

Dylan George

• 2022–2025

Tramell Tillman

Seth Milchick

• 2022–2025

Jen Tullock

Devon Scout-Hale

• 2022–2025

Dichen Lachman

Ms. Casey

• 2022–2025

Patricia Arquette

Harmony Cobel

• 2022–2025

Michael Chernus

Ricken Hale

• 2022–2025

John Turturro

Irving Baliff

• 2022–2025

Christopher Walken

Burt Goodman

• 2022–2025

Marc Geller

Kier Eagan

• 2022–2025

Sarah Bock

Miss Huang

• 2025

Michael Cumpsty

Doug Graner

• 2022

Sydney Cole Alexander

Natalie Kalen

• 2022–2025

Claudia Robinson

Felicia

• 2022–2025

Mark Kenneth Smaltz

Judd

• 2022–2025

Ólafur Darri Ólafsson

Mr. Drummond

• 2025

Karen Aldridge

Asal Reghabi

• 2022–2025

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Summary

Reviewers say 'Severance' is acclaimed for its innovative premise, merging science fiction, drama, and suspense. It delves into identity, autonomy, and technology's impact on humanity. Adam Scott leads a strong ensemble cast. The show is lauded for its detailed world-building, intricate narrative, and profound themes. High production values, including cinematography and score, are celebrated. Yet, some find the pacing slow and the plot intricate, demanding patience. Its existential exploration and critique of modern capitalism are particularly noted.

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9lee_eisenberg

separating your mind means separating the you you are

"Severance" is one of the most disturbing shows that you'll ever see. The sad thing is that so many corporations do this sort of thing to people, turning them into mere cogs in the machine.

Definitely see it.

10jack_o_hasanov_imdb

Very Original

I loved this Apple + series very much. First of all, the subject is very original and high quality. The acting is just perfect. The script is great, the music is great. The episodes progress slowly, but they are always exciting, and the season finale was simply great. I can't find anything else to say. I'm waiting the other seasons...

9mkayseryan

Impressive

I expected a comedy because of who the lead is , the first minute in you can just feel this show has immense quality behind it there has to be a team that actually cares about what they put on the screen. The first 3-4 minutes gives you a scary idea of the world of the show and I loved it. The direction is simple but the tone , writing score and atmosphere is perfectly done .

10UniqueParticle

To me it's a masterpiece

If you think about it in a deeper sense the Severance corporation is a metaphor of for how trapped workers are in their job, that's my theory. I love it all I'm surprised a few hated it something about waiting for something that's ridiculous or they know the nothing, seems to be a buildup and a lot to learn about the series regardless the show is magnificent! The thriller aspect is glorious and I'm a couple episodes in. When the show first released it had a 7.2 and jumped to 8.2 that's well deserved!

9doomedmac

This is brilliant

I can't remember the last time I was so invested in a TV show. I was hooked from the first episode, and constantly impressed with the directing, visuals, acting, and plot developments. It's like a cross between Black Mirror and 1984, but it might be better than both of those works of art. This is truly something special and I COULD NOT be more excited for season 2.

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Trivia
To promote the second season, a replica of the Macrodata Refinement office was constructed in a glass box at Grand Central Station, with Adam Scott, Zach Cherry, Britt Lower, Tramell Tillman, and Patricia Arquette performing their roles live.

Goofs
Besides "Helly R", the other Severed characters are referred to on by the first initial of their real last name, Mark "S" , Dylan "G". As Helly is Helena Egan, there's no explanation provided as to why she's Helly "R". All the non Severed employees know she's an Egan and the Severed ones wouldn't so there's no explanation as to where the "R" came from or what it means.

Connections
Featured in Welcome to Lumon (2021)

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