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Severance

  • TV Series
  • 2022–
  • 12
  • 50m
IMDb RATING
8.7/10
364K
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POPULARITY
18
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Adam Scott in Severance (2022)
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Conspiracy ThrillerDystopian Sci-FiPsychological DramaPsychological ThrillerWorkplace DramaDramaMysterySci-FiThriller

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.

  • Creator
    • Dan Erickson
  • Stars
    • Adam Scott
    • Britt Lower
    • Zach Cherry
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  • IMDb RATING
    8.7/10
    364K
    YOUR RATING
    POPULARITY
    18
    4
    • Creator
      • Dan Erickson
    • Stars
      • Adam Scott
      • Britt Lower
      • Zach Cherry
    • 1.6KUser reviews
    • 87Critic reviews
  • See production info at IMDbPro
  • Top rated TV #115
    • Won 10 Primetime Emmys
      • 42 wins & 180 nominations total

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    How Adam Scott Makes the "Severance" Elevator Switch Believable
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    • Mark Scout
    • 2022–2025
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    • Helly R
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    • Dylan George
    • 2022–2025
    Tramell Tillman
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    • Seth Milchick
    • 2022–2025
    Jen Tullock
    Jen Tullock
    • Devon Scout-Hale
    • 2022–2025
    Dichen Lachman
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    • Ms. Casey
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    Patricia Arquette
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    • Harmony Cobel
    • 2022–2025
    Michael Chernus
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    • Ricken Hale
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    John Turturro
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    • Irving Baliff
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    Christopher Walken
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    • Burt Goodman
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    • 2022–2025
    Ólafur Darri Ólafsson
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    Summary

    Reviewers say 'Severance' has an intriguing premise, detailed world-building, and profound themes of work-life balance, corporate dystopia, and identity. Many praise Adam Scott's standout performance, supported by a strong ensemble cast. The cinematography, direction by Ben Stiller, and atmospheric score receive acclaim. However, some critics find the pacing slow and the plot convoluted, questioning its coherence and resolution. Despite mixed opinions on the second season, the first season is widely regarded as exceptional.
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    9bilalabdulahi

    Gripping Psychological Thriller

    The first few episodes are slow and feel very strange because of the cold, perfect office world. I almost stopped watching.

    But once the mystery begins, the show becomes completely addictive.

    The slow start is worth it for the brilliant payoff. The final episodes are non-stop tension and deliver one of the most shocking season finales in years.
    9cliffmerayah

    On another level!

    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.
    8StanZolo1980

    The Beauty of a Carefully Built Mystery.

    After watching two seasons of Severance, one thought stuck in my mind - there is something familiar about this. Many years ago, I was hooked on a TV show named Lost. Back then, those breaks between episodes left me confused and hungry, and each new-season release was a Christmas. Episodes felt like falling dominoes, piling mystery on mystery.

    As I kept watching Severance, I realized it plays a different game than Lost ever did. Lost thrived on chaos - a glorious, intoxicating mess of riddles stacked on riddles. Severance, on the other hand, is almost surgical. Every scene feels measured, every shot carries intention, and every silence is louder than shouting. It's not trying to overwhelm you; it's trying to get inside your head.

    What impressed me most is how the show weaponizes mundanity. A corporate hallway, a wellness session, a waffle party - everything looks harmless until it suddenly isn't. The world of Lumon is built on tiny, carefully controlled details, and the more we learn, the more wrong everything feels. It's like being trapped inside an IKEA catalog curated by Kafka.

    It may sound ridiculous, but the last thing I want is for Severance to repeat the fate of Lost. That ending broke the hearts of many fans around the world, and the reasons are irrelevant. The world of Severance is a fascinating creation. Yet there's beauty in knowing when to stop, and it is better to leave the audience puzzled rather than frustrated.
    10Freakazoid1175

    Outstanding

    I don't even know where to begin in describing how much I loved this show. I've watched it all the way through twice now and can't find anything wrong. I was worried that season 2 would have a drop off in quality after how good season 1 was but I shouldn't have worried at all because if anything season 2 was even better. This show is amazing and I can't wait until season 3 gets here.
    10pontuskarlsson-41013

    Incredibly well done!

    Never seen anything like it, it's a must watch.

    If you wanna to be late for work because you can't stop watching a series this is the series.

    If you're feeling down and wanna escape for some time this is it.

    The cinematography is inspirational, the acting is amazing, the music is spot on.

    10/10 It's perfect.

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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
      Burt's outie husband is a completely different actor (or at least has a radically different appearance in Season 2.
    • Connections
      Featured in Welcome to Lumon (2021)

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    • Release date
      • February 18, 2022 (France)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Language
      • English
    • 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
      • Fifth Season
      • Red Hour Films
      • Westward Productions
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      • 50m
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