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Severance
“Who are you when no one is watching?”
Severance explores the ultimate workplace horror: employees who surgically divide their consciousness between work and home. When Mark S. begins questioning what happens on the severed floor, he uncovers a conspiracy that suggests Lumon Industries might be hiding something far darker than corporate secrets.
The Main Killer
Lumon Industries
“The Corporation”
Every life must have balance.
“The work is mysterious and important.”
Frequently Asked Questions
Who died in Severance?
Multiple characters die in Severance, including Mark's wife Gemma (who may still be alive as Ms. Casey) and several characters connected to Lumon's experiments.
What happened to Gemma in Severance? Is Ms. Casey Gemma?
Yes, Ms. Casey is Gemma. The Season 1 finale confirms that Mark's supposedly dead wife has been severed and is working at Lumon as a wellness counselor.
What is Lumon actually doing in Severance?
Lumon's true purpose remains mysterious, but theories include consciousness experiments, cult-like control, and possibly something connected to death and resurrection.
What happened at the end of Severance Season 1?
The "innies" triggered the Overtime Contingency, allowing them to wake up in their "outies'" lives. Each discovered devastating truths before being reset.
What do the numbers mean in Severance? What is MDR doing?
The numbers in Macrodata Refinement remain unexplained. Employees sort "scary" numbers into bins, but the purpose is deliberately kept secret from them and viewers.
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