Cold Harbor

The tension in this finale is incredibly, incredibly gripping. We get some much-needed answers while the denouement remains relatively open-ended--which is just as admittedly frustrating as it is exciting.

Incredible color grading this episode. From the earthy browns to the unsettling blues and greens to the blaring reds, this episode was a visual feast. Cinematography has always been Severance's strong suit, and I'm happy to say they've delivered wonderfully in this finale. These shots achieved their goals in the emotions they were able to evoke, from wonder to discomfort to solemn to just outright wildness.

The pacing between scenes was, similar to Season 1's finale, rivetingly done. At no point was the flow disrupted, yet it still felt like a roller coaster. The pace goes from a walk to a stride to a straight sprint, which is exactly what was needed to create the tension this was able to provide.

Some absolutely stellar performances were delivered by Adam Scott, Britt Lower, Dichen Lachman, and Tramell Tillman. Much attention was paid to the nuances between their characters, and I can't wait to see how they explore them further in Season 3. To compliment these performances, the editing was on point--one particular hard-to-realize-scene had me shaking my head in amazement with how smooth the cuts and dialogue were.

All in all, this finale was just as intense as it was delicate and pensive at points. While I don't know where Season 3 will take us, I'm incredibly happy with the way loose ends were tied up, especially after the penultimate episode let the puzzle pieces fall beautifully into place. Hopefully, we're looking at a TV classic.

The finale is a long beautiful dream I wish never ends.

It gives a very nice answer to a season full of lores and mysteries. If you finish watching, you will realize it solves the secrets we have been guessing, the numbers, the goats, Jame Eagan on the severed floor, Cold Harbor.

The choreography and music are fantastic. It seems to me every time outie Mark appears it's cold and colorless. In contrast, the choreography and music invite us into the colorful dream of innie Mark. The revealing after the file is completed is creepy, dark humor, but also funny and joyful. The last scene reminds me of "Mario" and "Peach" in Hideo Kojima's Death Stranding if you know what I am talking about. It's cruel but beautifully gives innie Mark the rebirth of a true self, the free will to make a choice. I wish they would never stop, and there will be no ending in that hallway.

This finale gave me all the feelings and everything I could ask for. I cannot complain. And as far as the cliffhanger goes, I guess this is the essence of the show, this is where it was always going. Might be a bit frustrating to have to wait 1-2 years till the next season, but it gave us all the food for thought.

What can I say, so well done, it was a roller coaster of emotions, some comedic moments were incredible, if someone that hasn't watched severance before were to watch this episode they would be so confused! Haha. It closed off the season incredibly, and gives me high hopes for an equal or better season 3! Well done to everyone involved in creating the season!

10/10. This is television at its finest. I never thought that Stiller and company would be able to match the level of intensity and greatness of the S1 finale but somehow they exceeded it.

This will go down as one of the all-time greatest episodes of TV ever released. It's on part with Breaking Bad's penultimate "Ozymandias". The tension doesn't let up from beginning to end and it's emotionally charged. The level of suspense is through the roof. I was on the edge of my seat.

Fantastic performances all around, exceptional writing and great direction. A masterpiece.

Bring on season 3! And please don't take three years.

Where to start.... episode ties up numerous plot threads, a risky move that paid off spectacularly. It wraps up so neatly that the series could end here and still be phenomenal - though I'd hate to see it go. The leads deliver breathtaking performances, layered with nuance I can't fathom executing. I've always been attracted to this show because of how original the premise (severance) is - and they do a fantastic job of sticking to that originality and really playing to it this episode. Stunning direction and cinematography elevate every frame, while the set design (that final scene!) is awe-inspiring. A masterful, thoughtful close that rewards every twist of the season. Bravo!