Severance

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Season 1
  • Network: Apple TV+
  • Series Premiere Date: Feb 18, 2022
Season #: 2, 1
Metascore
83

Universal acclaim - based on 36 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 34 out of 36
  2. Mixed: 2 out of 36
  3. Negative: 0 out of 36
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Critic Reviews

  1. The Independent
    Reviewed by: Leonie Cooper
    Feb 18, 2022
    60
    As high concept television goes, Severance is pretty lofty, but its ambition is compelling – not least because it might just be the bulls*** jobs backlash we’ve been waiting for.
  2. Los Angeles Times
    Reviewed by: Robert Lloyd
    Feb 17, 2022
    40
    What exactly are we watching? As a critique of office life, it’s empty, and somewhat patronizing. ... There is certainly a strain of comedy being worked here, along with some seemingly random, one might say Buñuelian weirdnesses, but it is not often funny; at times, it feels meant as satire, but of what? ... The season finale is genuinely exciting and suspenseful, but, really, even as an advocate of slow television, we might have got there in half the time with twice the effect.

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#36 Best TV Season of 2022
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#24 Most Discussed TV Season of 2022

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User Score
8.6

Universal acclaim- based on 115 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 102 out of 115
  2. Mixed: 9 out of 115
  3. Negative: 4 out of 115
  1. UncleWillard
    Mar 10, 2022
    9
    Updating to a 9. The more I watch, the more questions and philosophical issues pop up. This is one hell of an onion and each layer pulled backUpdating to a 9. The more I watch, the more questions and philosophical issues pop up. This is one hell of an onion and each layer pulled back answers and poses more questions. Probably one of the best CGI intros and theme music in a while. Perfect for this. No complaints at all and I can't wait to see where it goes.… Full Review »
  2. Spawnvash
    Mar 1, 2022
    10
    It's a must watch. After reading Ben Stiller would be directing this dark thriller, I didn't know what to expect; Kudos to him, the pacing,It's a must watch. After reading Ben Stiller would be directing this dark thriller, I didn't know what to expect; Kudos to him, the pacing, the filmography, the way you delve into character's arcs is fantastic. I honestly couldn't believe he had such a great vision and direction talents (apart from comedy). The writing is good. Music is great but a bit repetitive.… Full Review »
  3. bl1rt
    Feb 27, 2022
    4
    It's a Black Mirror episode written by Charlie Kaufman about working in an office, only it is actually written by a neurotypical who neverIt's a Black Mirror episode written by Charlie Kaufman about working in an office, only it is actually written by a neurotypical who never worked a day in a regular job, and it is padded to fill a whole season. Which means that there is a perceivable lack in the middle of it - a lack of truth behind the weirdness, and honestly, a lack of material. The show tries to make up for it in atmosphere, so it looks nice and goes slowly. Watching paint dry slowly.
    I really want to like it, if just for trying to be different, but it is so clearly trying too hard at the wrong places, while under-delivering at the important bits. It feels like unrewarding work to get through this slob, which is ironic since that is what it tries to portrait, yet I'd rather be at the office.    … Full Review »
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