Severance fans: is this your all-time favorite show?
Severance is hands down my favorite show of all time. It weaves together so many things I am drawn to and find fascinating -layered metaphors, deep psychological themes, a chilling yet eerily plausible vision of a dystopian workplace, razor-sharp moments of dark humor, and a story that forces you to deeply question everything you think you know about identity, memory, and the systems we're part of. It's masterfully crafted and defies easy categorization.
The writing is fucking brilliant, and don’t even get me started on the casting, Adam Scott and Patricia Arquette are my favorites I enjoy all cast members equally.
At its core, it’s a thought-provoking exploration of identity, free will, and the dehumanizing effects of capitalism, wrapped in a mystery that keeps you hooked at every turn. It’s a puzzle we’re all dying to solve, where the thrill isn’t just in the answers but in piecing it all together along the way.
I’m a therapist, and I could probably spend hours on end coming up with theories/themes/concepts connected to my field of study and how they could potentially tie into the show. But i feel like no matter your career or interests are, there's something in Severance for everyone to connect with or get lost in.
I'm curious-how many of you would put Severance at the very top of your list? If it's not your favorite, what is?
Much love to this amazing community. I could browse your theories and interpretations forever-it's such a joy to see how far-reaching and insightful they are. Praise Kier!