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.
- Won 2 Primetime Emmys
- 25 wins & 102 nominations total
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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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How I would love to go home after work and not remember a damn thing! If that was the case, work attendance would be at an all time high. With no stress or anxiousness about work, you'll just show up, because that's what you are paid to do. But that's the pros, as for the cons...
Without giving away too much, the first 2 episodes achieve putting the viewer into the mind frame of the characters who take on the bizarre act of Severance for a large secretive corporation. The viewer is then given enough interest and mystery to latch onto with a drip-feed of vital information in this beauty of a slow-burner. Overall it is an Orwellian-Kafkaesque mind teaser with a hint of Beckett's Godot dialogue. The perfect ingredient for a modern trippy journey into the unknown corporate dystopian...
Without giving away too much, the first 2 episodes achieve putting the viewer into the mind frame of the characters who take on the bizarre act of Severance for a large secretive corporation. The viewer is then given enough interest and mystery to latch onto with a drip-feed of vital information in this beauty of a slow-burner. Overall it is an Orwellian-Kafkaesque mind teaser with a hint of Beckett's Godot dialogue. The perfect ingredient for a modern trippy journey into the unknown corporate dystopian...
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 .
Edit* Episode 9 S1 is one of the greatest TV eps I've seen from a serialised show, still telling the story but it shines so much brighter. Ben Stiller directed it personally. And deserves awards and recognition for it.
Only two episodes are out. So I'm going to keep this very short for now and update with a full review at the end of the series.
All I'll spoil, because I went into the plot blind before watching. Only going by the actors/director, stiller is still one of few unique film makers in hollyweird that can pull in great actors and decent budgets. This is series unlike anything airing and has great potential to be considered one of the greats of offbeat irreverent dark comedy series ever. Can't wait for the world building.
Just give this one a chance, so far it's not political or effected by the real world. It's a universe unto itself. And I love it so far.
Only two episodes are out. So I'm going to keep this very short for now and update with a full review at the end of the series.
All I'll spoil, because I went into the plot blind before watching. Only going by the actors/director, stiller is still one of few unique film makers in hollyweird that can pull in great actors and decent budgets. This is series unlike anything airing and has great potential to be considered one of the greats of offbeat irreverent dark comedy series ever. Can't wait for the world building.
Just give this one a chance, so far it's not political or effected by the real world. It's a universe unto itself. And I love it so far.
I had no idea what to expect when I first starting watching Severance. It not only lives up to all the hype but surpasses it. As you can see from the reviews and ratings here, people loved this show and I'm no different. I have to warn you though that's it's addicting once you start watching this and you'll want to binge it as quickly as possible. It's just such a thoughtful, original show that will have you guessing throughout the show. Along with the acting and writing the visuals are just great here. I literally can't find one negative thing to say about this incredible show. You'll have a blast watching this.
I can't even describe the show. It's unlike anything I have ever seen.
Remember that feeling you had after watching The Truman Show or The Sixth Sense for the very first time? The feeling that you had experienced something unique? It's the exact same sensation Severance gave me. It's odd, it's smart, it's fresh and I loved every single minute of it. It's the best writing and acting I have seen in years.
Every episode makes you hungry for the next one, and the next one, and... well, you get the point. All I can say is, stop scrolling through these reviews and go watch it, because you're in for a treat.
Remember that feeling you had after watching The Truman Show or The Sixth Sense for the very first time? The feeling that you had experienced something unique? It's the exact same sensation Severance gave me. It's odd, it's smart, it's fresh and I loved every single minute of it. It's the best writing and acting I have seen in years.
Every episode makes you hungry for the next one, and the next one, and... well, you get the point. All I can say is, stop scrolling through these reviews and go watch it, because you're in for a treat.
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- TriviaTo 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.
- GoofsThe Lumon severed floor lacks mechanical, electrical, and fire protection features that would be found in a modern real-world office building, such as sprinkler heads, firefighting hoses, fire alarms, electrical outlets and panels, exit signs, clearly marked stairwells, and HVAC vents (the one realistic element is the occasional fire extinguisher). While it is unclear if this was done deliberately, the absence of these elements enhances the otherwordly, isolating feel of the sets.
- ConnectionsFeatured in Welcome to Lumon (2021)
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- Also known as
- Cắt Rời Ký Ức
- Filming locations
- Bell Laboratories - 101 Crawfords Corner Road, Holmdel Township, New Jersey, USA(Lumon Building, Exterior and Interior scenes)
- Production companies
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- Runtime50 minutes
- Color
- Aspect ratio
- 2.39 : 1
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