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Mark leads a team of office workers whose memories have been surgically divided between their work and personal lives.
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View All →What is Macrodata Refinement? Severance's Central Mystery Explained
Breaking down the mysterious work at Lumon Industries and every theory about what MDR employees actually do.
Severance Terminology Guide: The Complete Lumon Glossary
From "innie" to "waffle party"—every term you need to understand the world of Severance.
Severance Season 2 Recap: Every Episode Explained
Complete episode-by-episode breakdown of Severance Season 2, including all major revelations.
The Waffle Party Explained: Severance's Most Disturbing Scene
Breaking down the unsettling waffle party scene and what it reveals about Lumon's control.
Season Overview
Mark and his MDR team begin questioning their existence at Lumon. Their investigation leads to shocking discoveries about their outies and the true nature of their work.
The innies and outies navigate the aftermath of the overtime contingency. New revelations about Lumon's purpose and the Eagan family dynasty.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is severance in the show?
Severance is a surgical procedure that implants a chip in the brain, creating two separate identities: an "innie" that only exists at work and an "outie" that lives outside. Neither personality has memories of the other's life.
What is Macrodata Refinement?
MDR is a department at Lumon Industries where severed employees sort mysterious numbers into bins. The true purpose of this work remains one of the show's central mysteries.
Can I play Severance games?
Yes! Our Severance games let you experience the strange world of Lumon Industries, from Lexicon Refinement to the Music Dance Experience.