What to read, watch, and listen to if you lovedSeverance
Dan Erickson · Series · 2022
If you loved Severance, start with Severance (Christopher Smith, 2006) — a film from the same story. Below: 4 books, 4 films and 2 podcasts, each matched to Severance across media.
You are drawn to the unsettling way Severance strips away the boundaries between personal identity, corporate reality, and fractured memory.
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Severance
Christopher Smith · Film · 2006
Books on the same thread
The Employees
Olga Ravn · Book · 2022
Shares 2 threads with Severance: Existentialism, Dystopian Fiction.
Like the office workers in Severance, the characters in this novel navigate a sterile corporate environment where the lines between human emotion and artificial function become dangerously blurred.
Dark Matter
Blake Crouch · Book · 2016
Shares 3 threads with Severance: Identity Crisis, Existentialism, Psychological Thriller.
This narrative mirrors the existential crisis found in Severance by forcing its protagonist to confront a life he does not recognize, questioning the fundamental nature of his own identity.
The Maze Runner (Book 1)
James Dashner · Book · 2014
Explores: Survival, Memory Loss, Conspiracy.
If the mystery of the workplace in Severance kept you engaged, you will appreciate this story of individuals trapped in an isolated environment while struggling with total memory loss.
Annihilation
Jeff VanderMeer · Book · 2014
Shares 2 threads with Severance: The Nature of Reality, Psychological Thriller.
This novel explores the fragile nature of selfhood and memory, echoing the psychological tension and unsettling atmosphere that defines the central mystery of Severance.
Films on the same thread
Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind
Michel Gondry · Film · 2004
Shares 2 threads with Severance: Memory Manipulation, Existentialism.
This film provides a direct thematic link to Severance by examining the profound consequences of using technology to surgically alter one's memory and disconnect from painful personal experiences.
The Truman Show
Peter Weir · Film · 1998
Shares a thread with Severance: Existentialism.
The existential dread of discovering your life is a manufactured construct makes this a perfect companion to Severance, focusing on the struggle to reclaim autonomy from an unseen controller.
Inception
Christopher Nolan · Film · 2010
Explores: Reality vs. Illusion, Guilt and Redemption, Corporate Espionage.
Much like the corporate espionage at the heart of Severance, this film delves into the manipulation of consciousness and the blurred lines between subjective reality and corporate-driven agendas.
Black Mirror: Bandersnatch
David Slade · Film · 2018
Shares a thread with Severance: Psychological Thriller.
The interactive nature of this story mirrors the feeling of being trapped in a system, reflecting the intense focus on free will and psychological breakdown seen in Severance.
Podcasts on the same thread
The Truth
The Truth · Podcast · 2026
Explores: human condition, experimental storytelling, moral ambiguity.
These stories capture the same eerie, speculative spirit as Severance, using short-form narrative to probe the complexities of the human condition and the moral ambiguity of modern life.
Hidden Brain
Hidden Brain, Shankar Vedantam · Podcast · 2026
Explores: cognitive bias, human behavior, interpersonal dynamics.
If the psychological inquiry of Severance piqued your interest, this series offers a deeper look into the cognitive biases and behavioral patterns that govern our daily, often unconscious, actions.
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Common questions
Is the 2006 movie Severance related to the 2022 TV series Severance?
No, the 2006 movie Severance and the 2022 television series Severance are unrelated projects. The 2022 series created by Dan Erickson focuses on a team of office workers with surgically divided memories, whereas the 2006 film is a separate production with a different premise.
What is the premise of the 2022 series Severance?
The 2022 series Severance follows Mark and his team of office workers who undergo a procedure to surgically divide their memories between their work and personal lives. The plot centers on their journey to uncover the truth about their employment after a mysterious colleague appears outside of the office.
Should I watch the 2006 movie Severance before the 2022 series?
There is no requirement to watch the 2006 movie Severance before viewing the 2022 series Severance. They are distinct titles that share a name but do not share a plot, characters, or creative continuity. You can watch the 2022 series independently of the 2006 film.
Is the 2022 series Severance based on the 2006 movie Severance?
The 2022 series Severance is not an adaptation of the 2006 movie Severance. The television series was created by Dan Erickson and features a unique narrative regarding surgically divided memories in an office setting, which is unrelated to the subject matter of the 2006 film.