I have now, finally, watched the first episode of #Severance, and so far it’s fascinating.
Jumping around in time and perspective.
Endless dissociative hallways.
Only vague hints so far of the dystopic society and personal tragedy that got us here.
The writing for the corporate voice is especially fantastic. Every sentence a faux-benevolent jingoistic disclaimer of liability, a rehearsed façade of care to cover up the distaste.
It took me a bit to understand the scene where Helly kept leaving the building.
She saw the outside world through the glass, but when she walked out she was instantly back in again.
First I wondered if this was a magical portal / hostage-taking by the corporation.
But no: she's actually leaving. It's just that she also keeps returning. That's how memory severance works: you leave the office and the next thing you know, you're right back in the office.
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