
Reviews — Severance
Audience write-ups from TMDB
j_otter
I don’t have any complaints about it. I thought the pacing was well-done; I’ve noticed some people describe it as a ‘slow-burn,’ and I can see where they’re coming from, although I don’t completely agree. If it is slow-paced, it doesn't feel like a negative—it manages that style of storytelling very effectively. Each episode had unexpected developments. The visuals were striking; the set design and camera work fel…
No
The central concept is puzzling, really. It’s not among the strongest episodes of The X-Files that I’ve encountered, though perhaps a bit better than some Lost installments. There’s more emphasis on visual presentation than meaningful content, and the actors don't exactly bring much energy to their roles. Perhaps this emptiness is intentional—a portrayal of a soulless corporation trying to crush humanity under its co…
Cortney
The series requires patience; it’s a gradual unfolding and there were moments when I nearly gave up on it. There was a period where I felt overwhelmed by the background information while simultaneously understanding very little of what was happening. However, my initial impression proved to be incorrect. It presents a fresh concept that maintains an element of surprise throughout. The atmosphere, style, script, pe…


