Severance

After an update on our writing — Aaron is trying to choose what novel to write next, Naomi is busy with editing and ghost-writing projects — we discuss the Apple TV thriller Severance, focusing on its intriguing sci-fi premise and character-driven narrative. Severance presents a world where people undergo a procedure to become unaware of their outside lives during their workday, essentially becoming a different person, with "outies" having no memory of their "innies", and vice-versa. We discuss how this concept raises issues about identity and resonates with anyone who dislikes their job. We examine the show's setting, the ominous Lumen company, and its cult-like corporate culture centered around its founder, Kier, as well as the personal reasons that led the main character, Mark, to join the severance program. We love Severance and eagerly await every new episode, but we wonder about the challenge Severance faces in sustaining its central mystery and whether the show can provide a satisfying payoff. We reference some of our other favorite TV shows that had this problem, such as Lost and Battlestar Galactica.  Sweater Weather podcast (Video): https://www.youtube.com/@aarongiovannone  Sweater Weather podcast (Audio): https://pod.link/1547081850  Naomi on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/na.oh.mee  Naomi on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/naomiklewis  Naomi's website: https://www.naomiklewis.com/  Aaron on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/aaron.giovannone  Aaron on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@aarongiovannone  Aaron on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/AaronGiovannoneAuthor/  Aaron on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@aarongiovannone  Aaron on X: https://x.com/SincerityCity  Aaron's website: https://www.aarongiovannone.com