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Severance
Dan Erickson · Series · 2022
What hooked you in Severance was the profound, chilling way that fractured identity and corporate secrets distort the human experience.
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Severance
Christopher Smith · Film · 2006
Books on the same thread
Dark Matter
Blake Crouch · Book · 2016
Just as Severance explores the divide between two versions of the self, this story forces you to question which reality defines your true identity when your memories are suddenly stripped away.
The Starless Crown
James Rollins · Book · 2022
Fans of the grand, systemic mystery found in Severance will appreciate this epic quest, where uncovering dark secrets from the past is the only way to save a fragile, crumbling world.
Millennium
Stieg Larsson, David Lagercrantz · Book · 2005
If the corporate conspiracy and moral corruption of Severance kept you watching, you will find the same investigative tension here as a journalist exposes institutional rot and hidden, dangerous truths.
Remarkably Bright Creatures
Shelby Van Pelt · Book · 2022
While tonally distinct, this story captures the same haunting sense of loss and mystery found in Severance, focusing on how a long-held, painful secret shapes a person's daily, isolated existence.
Films on the same thread
The Man from Earth
Richard Schenkman · Film · 2007
Severance viewers who enjoy existential debates will appreciate this film, which uses a single room to challenge the nature of memory and truth, much like the office confines in the show.
Solaris
Andrei Tarkovsky · Film · 1972
This film mirrors the psychological isolation and memory trauma of Severance, as it probes the terrifying intersection between human consciousness and the reality-altering properties of an unknown, alien environment.
Project Hail Mary
Phil Lord · Film · 2026
Like the protagonist of Severance, you are dropped into a situation without your history, forcing you to solve a high-stakes puzzle while grappling with the sudden, disorienting loss of your memory.
Total Recall
Paul Verhoeven · Film · 1990
This film is the direct ancestor of the corporate manipulation seen in Severance, utilizing memory implantation and the erosion of reality to trap the protagonist in a manufactured, dystopian nightmare.
Podcasts on the same thread
The Telepathy Tapes
Ky Dickens · Podcast · 2026
If the cerebral, speculative nature of Severance intrigued you, this exploration of consciousness and human potential offers a real-world look at the fringes of the mind and unexplained phenomena.
Where Should We Begin? with Esther Perel
Esther Perel Global Media · Podcast · 2026
For those captivated by the interpersonal tension and hidden traumas of the characters in Severance, these raw, unscripted sessions provide a profound look into the complexities of human connection and conflict.
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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 TV series Severance are unrelated projects. The television show created by Dan Erickson focuses on surgically divided office memories, while the 2006 film is a separate production with a different premise and creative team.
What is the premise of the 2022 TV series Severance?
The TV series Severance follows Mark, who leads a team of office workers. These employees have undergone a surgical procedure to divide their memories between their work and personal lives. The plot centers on their journey to uncover the truth about their jobs after a colleague appears outside work.
Should I watch the 2006 movie Severance before the 2022 TV series?
You do not need to watch the 2006 movie Severance before viewing the 2022 TV series Severance. They share a title but are distinct works with different stories. The 2022 show is an independent narrative created by Dan Erickson that does not require knowledge of the 2006 film.
How does the 2022 TV series Severance explore the concept of memory?
The TV series Severance explores memory through a surgical process that splits the consciousness of office workers. This division creates a separation between their professional and personal lives, which leads the characters to investigate the reality of their employment when a colleague is spotted outside of the office.