The show, created byDan Ericksonand produced byBen Stiller, isa smartly written sci-fi thriller.
But, in practice, the results of the procedure are terrifying.
“Well, technically it is brain damage.”
But, what separatesSeveranceis how the mystery aspect almost sneaks up on the audience.
Thesatire of the miseries of workplace lifeis spot on.
The wayLumon’s workers live for incredibly small joysis tragically resonant.
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.
Marks co-worker Dylan George (Zach Cherry) obsesses over the prizes that top-performing employees can get.
The gorgeous production design makesthe world ofSeverancefeel completely unique.
Ben Stiller andAoife McArdlebring a sharp directorial eye.
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.
Because Irving has been severed, his experiences all feel new to him.
Tramell Tillmanis another standout in the cast as Marks direct supervisor, Seth Milchick.
Tillman also plays well offPatricia Arquette, who gives a delightfully over-the-top performance as Milchicks boss, Harmony Cobel.
Severanceis available to stream in the U.S. on Apple TV+.
