How Severance Works (& Why It's Terrifying)
Warning: This article contains SPOILERS for Severance.
How the world of Severance works and why it is so terrifying is one of the reasons why the show has already hooked viewers. The newest Apple TV+ show combines elements of sci-fi, horror, and even a few bits of comedy into a story that urges viewers to look for clues in every episode. In addition to Parks and Recreation's Adam Scott, the cast of Severance also includes names such as Patricia Arquette, John Turturro, and Christopher Walker.
Severance is another step by Apple TV into the strategy of developing exclusive productions for its streaming platform. After series such as The Morning Show and Ted Lasso proved that the company will invest heavily in original content, it is time for the Ben Stiller-produced series to leave its mark on the world of streaming. As of now, it seems like Severance will be able to accomplish such a task.
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The minimalist, late 90s aesthetic of the office buildings depicted inSeverance hides a futuristic technology that resembles that of Black Mirror's scariest moments. While the show doesn't make it clear what Lumon Industries truly does, whatever is going on in the hallways of that massive building is secret enough that a memory-splitting process had to be created. As a new employee joins the staff of Lumon Industries, viewers are getting the opportunity to understand more about Severance's deepening mysteries.
The daunting process of severance that Mark and his colleagues were subjected to has more than just one step. Initially, the employees who decide to take the job must undergo a surgical procedure in which some sort of device is introduced inside their brains. The science
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