Severance • Page 31

how did you think we were all watching and discussing it before then?

 

I don't read threads man I just post

 

What the fuck

 

The episode was good and cool stuff happened that I liked but the combination of a weird time/plot dash away from last week’s cliffhanger + brand new location + weird retro TV with no cords + creepy almost-digital clones that felt like a simulation/dream was being hinted at + introduction of wholly new concepts like a 4th book and innie retreats + everyone being way more expedited/heightened in their reactions and motivations and secrets being overtly expressed had me disoriented in a way that I don’t think was fully intentional. It reminded me a little of how the last season of GoT went into a different more expedited pacing and storytelling gear that felt different than the rest of the series. Probably a similar practical issue of simply having a more action and forward-moving-event heavy episode than normal.

 

Really great episode, but how did they convince the outies to get them out there in the wilderness? A bit confused about the time jump and how we got there at the start.

 

I don’t think they did, nor do I think they’re in the wilderness.

 

Say more! Are you thinking it’s a simulation?

 

Could they have knocked them unconscious upon coming to work and just “turned them on” in Lumon-owned nature preserve? I think there’s a lot they can do with the severance chip beyond overtime contingency.

 

I am. I believe they are on a lower level beneath the Severed floor.

 

i don’t really buy that but think it’s more in line with what @OotyPa posted

just find it highly unlikely the waterfall simulation is just chillin below them

 

Also not sure if Helena’s life would be in actual danger in a simulation.

 

right that’s what i meant

 

damn, i love this show

 

I’m in line with @phaynes12 reaction to this episode

 

Is this what twin peaks is like

 

kind of, at least re: revelations and recontextualizing after them

 

Bobbing for pineapples baybayyyyy

Idk I find it easier to believe they have another lower level with some nonsense going on, then they have a massive national forest lol. One thing that I find kind of interesting is that every one of the twins pointed to the right kinda having them walk in a circle, which you would do if you had semi-limited space.

Also like...a MASSIVE plot point of this season is what is underneath the severed floor. Where does the elevator go?

 

no lol

 

twin peaks is like a surreal soap opera, this is way too sci-fi/tech based for that

 

Speaking of waterfalls, the reveal of it after Milchick was like “this is the tallest waterfall in the world” got me really good

 

hence why i thought it was mostly akin to just the shock of learning new revelations. i'd also say that Severance at least feels more fleshed out in terms of a roadmap, whereas conflicting visions/network priorities made TP feel a bit tonally messy at times.

 

What a weird fucking thing to lie about haha

 

loved dylan caping up for irv this week

 

I don’t know if I’m vibing with this show any more unfortunately. Too much feels weird for the sake of being weird. I don’t care about the goat people. I don’t care about young asian girl employee playing the theremin. I’m way more invested in the outies, why they chose to be severed, etc. and I don’t think the show is as interested in that.

 

The world building of TP is wonderful and complex and I will not tolerate slander!

Severance is probably influenced at least in terms of narrative approach by shows like Twin Peaks and Lost. All three shows have a deep reservoir of lore and heavy themes.