Severance (2022)
There's more to work than life.
Creator: Dan Erickson
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.
Where to watch
Apple TV
Apple TV Amazon Channel
Trailer
Creators
Dan Erickson
Cast
Adam Scott
Mark Scout 
Britt Lower
Helly Riggs 
Tramell Tillman
Seth Milchick 
Zach Cherry
Dylan George 
Patricia Arquette
Harmony Cobel 
Jen Tullock
Devon Scout-Hale 
Dichen Lachman
Ms. Casey 
Sarah Bock
Eustice Huang 
John Turturro
Irving Bailiff 
Christopher Walken
Burt Goodman User Reviews (3)
Give it time! This show is a slow burn and I have to admit, it almost lost me a couple of episodes in. I was feeling like there was too much back story and at the same time we knew nothing. Wow, was I wrong. It is an original idea that keeps you guessing. The mood, the tone, the writing, the cast, everything is just perfect. I seriously can't wait for Season 2!
The Mystery of the Mystery things. Not the best X-Files episode I've seen, one of the better episodes of Lost I guess. Style over substance and a strong lack of charisma from the cast. Maybe that's the point, some sterile Coproate Empire attempting to bring humanity to its consumerist knees, but honestly, once I'd gotten to the black goo, I kinda ceased to care. Adam Scott plays Mark, or Malk, or something, someone? Maybe. He's been in some other stuff, you'll recognise him if not actually remember, his careers a mystery, a mystery as bland as this show. There's Christopher Walken, John Turturro and Patricia Arquette lending star power if not "star" performances, but hey easy money, why not? They're absolutely wasted in this, but I hope they enjoy the $$$. It's like the creator really, really liked the "Black Goo" element of the X-Files and wrote a fanfic whilst slacking off fro…
I have no critiques. LIKE: I personally thought the pacing was good. I've seen some people saying this is very 'slow-burn'. I kind of agree, kind of disagree. If it is slow-burn, it certainly doesn't make it feel like it/ it handles the 'slow-burn' genre very well. There were twists and turns every episode. The cinematography was stunning - set design and camera angles felt just as eerie as the story and perfectly aided the explored themes of entrapment, existentialism and identity. Although the story is bizarre, there are many concepts and situations I'm sure most viewers can relate to. I love a show that makes me think deeply about the world and the human condition - this did exactly that, but not in a boring, dull way - in a very stimulating and fun way. I thought the acting was amazing, and I found the characters to be very likeable - reminiscent of different personalities I have …
