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Rating : ⭐⭐⭐⭐½ (4.5/5)

It’s been a while since a series made me feel this strange and uneasy. Severance is one of those rare shows that sticks in your head long after you’ve watched it.

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The story centers around a bizarre company called Lumon Industries, where employees undergo a brain surgery that completely separates their work life from their personal life. Basically, once you’re inside the office, you forget everything about your real life. And once you’re out, you have no memory of your work. Sounds like the ultimate “work-life balance,” right? But soon, it becomes clear—this is more like a twisted form of imprisonment.

We follow Mark S. (played by Adam Scott), who starts sensing that something isn’t quite right inside Lumon. As the company’s dark secrets slowly begin to surface, things get seriously spine-chilling.

So, what’s the magic of Severance?
It’s not just a sci-fi thriller. It dives deep into themes like corporate control, free will, and identity. Are we truly different people outside of our jobs? Or are we just puppets of the corporate machine?

What worked:

1. Stunning music and cinematography – Lumon’s eerie hallways and sterile atmosphere are so unnerving that you’ll feel claustrophobic just watching it.


2. Builds tension beautifully – The beginning may feel slow, but once it picks up, it becomes impossible to stop watching.



What didn’t:

1. Season 1 leaves too many questions – Some mysteries are deliberately left hanging. You’ll need Season 2 for closure.


2. Not for everyone – The slow pace and gradual mystery reveal might test your patience if you prefer fast-paced twists.


3. Some characters deserved more screentime – Helly and Irving’s arcs are fascinating but felt a bit underexplored. Hopefully, Season 2 will give them the spotlight they deserve.



Final thoughts:
This isn’t just a show you watch—it lives rent-free in your head. Once Season 1 ends, you’ll only be thinking one thing: “I need Season 2. Right now.”