Severance
Severance

Severance

2025TV ShowReturning SeriesEnglish

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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IMDb8.7/10
Rotten Tomatoes97%
Metacritic83/100
Google Users96%
Director: Ben StillerGenres: Sci-Fi, Thriller, Drama, Mystery

Plot Summary

In the series "Severance," employees at the mysterious Lumon Industries undergo a surgical procedure that surgically divides their memories between their work and personal lives. When Mark Scout and his colleagues begin to question the nature of their jobs and the company's true motives, they embark on a dangerous journey to uncover the truth. The show explores themes of identity, corporate control, and the human desire for connection and meaning.

Critical Reception

Critically acclaimed for its unique premise, striking visual style, and compelling performances. "Severance" has been praised for its suspenseful narrative, thought-provoking exploration of contemporary workplace issues, and unsettling atmosphere. It quickly became a fan favorite and a major talking point in the television landscape.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its original and thought-provoking concept exploring work-life balance and corporate dystopia.
  • Lauded for its superb acting, particularly Adam Scott's nuanced performance, and Ben Stiller's masterful direction.
  • Commended for its stylish, minimalist aesthetic and the creation of a deeply unsettling and mysterious atmosphere.

Google audience: Audiences overwhelmingly love "Severance" for its gripping storyline, distinctive visual style, and the intriguing premise of memory separation. Many viewers find the show to be highly original, suspenseful, and thought-provoking, with strong praise for the cast and direction.

Awards & Accolades

Primetime Emmy Awards nominations including Outstanding Drama Series, Outstanding Lead Actor in a Drama Series (Adam Scott), and Outstanding Directing for a Drama Series (Ben Stiller). Golden Globe Award nominations including Best Television Series – Drama and Best Actor – Television Series Drama (Adam Scott). Numerous other wins and nominations from critics' circles and guild awards.

Fun Fact

The stark, minimalist office environment of Lumon Industries was heavily inspired by brutalist architecture and early 2000s corporate office design trends, aiming to create a sense of sterile, dehumanizing control.

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3 reviews
j_otter

j_otter

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 ...
No

No

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...
Cortney

Cortney

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 ...