When I did finally give in and check it out, I regretted that I had waited so long.
We compartmentalize to get to function in our day-to-day, though we are not always successful.
That is, until the innies begin to wonder what the world is like on the outside.
Rife with intrigue, mystery, and dark humor,Severanceis perfect fodder for watercooler chat.
What is the Cold Harbor file, and why is it so important that Mark finish it?
What is inside the Exports Hall?
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Though one of the main themes ofSeveranceisabout corporate corruption, its the shows unpredictability thathas kept viewers hooked.
I think that almost everyone has gone through something similar and can empathize with Erickson here.
I had a series of office jobs when I first moved to Los Angeles.
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I wanted to disassociate for the next eight hours.
I thought, Thats a messed up thing to wish for.
We should want more time, not less.
Yet another thingSeverancedoes is explore the idea of how our jobs tend to define us as people.
In an interview withIndieWire, director Ben Stiller summed up the symbolism of innie Burts predicament.
Hes also at a point in his life where hes committed.
What part of your identity is what you have done for the company?
And if the company is doing things that are bad, how do you justify that?
But its really more like: Who am I if my identity is not linked to what I do?
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Its literally the death of the character.
The biggest question left after the season 2 finale iswhat is going to happen with innie Mark and Helly.
In one discussion onReddit, user ScienceDidIt believes thatthese two will make an attempt to replace their outie selves.
This could also set up a gripping conflict between them and Gemma, outie Marks wife.
Of course, theyll have to figure out how to escape the building first.
In the meantime, feel free to share your own theories!
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