Severance Season 2 Finale is Tonight

[kingtj1971]

Awful painful second season. Unwatchable.

Got to completely disagree! Amazing season, IMO, as someone who loved Season 1 and waited far too long for this one to come out.

I was afraid they wouldn't be able to re-capture people's attention with the long delay from the first season. And to be honest? I wasn't so sure about their decision to really quickly move past the cliffhanger of the inies exploring the world of their outies. It was a little jarring the way they skipped over showing exactly what happened as Dylan was pulled away from the levers and everyone returned to the severed floor.

But ... it worked effectively, and they quickly sucked me back in to the story.

The only episode I felt was a bit out of place was the outdoor retreat one. I think I would have preferred if they transitioned in to that one, with more up-front explanation about what was about to happen? It was just so wildly different, it made you feel like you must have missed an episode before it when it started! Still, it wound up pretty important, considering what transpired.

IMO, there are definitely a lot of "big picture" questions or issues to be explained/resolved. That's where Severance really has "legs" to deserve a third or even fourth season. One of the big ones for me is this whole "reintegration" process. If someone is severed into two distinct personalities for long enough to really develop connections, friendships and habits in the severed world? It seems like reintegration would result in a person who suddenly has two sets of memories about his/her past. They'd basically become Schizophrenic to the outside world, especially with the interactions with non-severed people at Lumon who posed as different people to their "inie" vs "outie". The only way to avoid it would be erasing their "inie" memory completely, so their "outie" self could continue living their life like normal.

As I think about it more, "reintegration" seems like a bad idea, except for the purpose of getting a select few severed individuals (like Mark S.) to take the risk, in order to help take down Lumon. It shouldn't be viewed as the medical practice they want to develop and optimize as a standard procedure to undo severance.

 

[Bungaree.Chubbins]

It was too long a wait for season 2, and I'm glad they're not aiming to repeat that. I'm behind an episode or two as I'm a bit busy lately, but I've been really enjoying it so far.

 

[erthquake]

S2 has been even better for me than S1. The character development is amazing. I love how Milchick stood up to the racism of being told to simplify his language with the most eloquent FU possible.

One way I know I'm enjoying this season more is that I'm constantly rewinding back 30 seconds or so to rewatch their facial expressions. Top notch directing and acting to convey so much meaning in very subtle facial movements.

 

[1rottenapple]

Awful painful second season. Unwatchable.

Yes I feel underwhelmed.

If anyone wants a good show, Dope Thief is really good! Intense show with great cast and acting and one of my favorite actor Pablo Escobar.

 

[erthquake]

Awesome now I can binge watch season 2

I'd really like to hear how it feels to binge watch it. Throughout the week I notice images, scenes, and dialog from the show popping into my head. I wonder if I'd be missing something if I binged it.

 

[Octavius8]

And then stop for another year my Apple TV subscription… it should be for free with any big ticker apple purchase!

 

[oldwatery]

This season has got worse as it moved along….slowly. The last 2 episodes have been dreadfully scripted with the plot screwing off into a new direction with new characters……that is bad writing imo.

 

[TomaxXamot]

You guys think season 2 of Severance is as good or better than season 2 of Silo? I couldn’t finish the latter, and I’ve been dragging my feet to start watching the former! (I loved the first season of both shows)

Man I loved season 1 of Silo, but haven’t been able to get past the first 4 episodes of season 2 yet. Disappointing.

 

[ArtOfWarfare]

Season 2 is nonsensical. Every episode ends in mystery. Nothing gets explained. That one episode where you had to watch Patricia Arquette for the entire episode slur her lines was beyond cringe. They made a mistake by going the “Lost” way.

I disagree. The narrative structure did massively change between the two seasons, but it didn't become nonsensical.

They switched to a more traditional episodic approach, where each episode tells a more self-contained story and the order you watch them in matters less than before. This is how TV shows generally worked prior to streaming - if you missed an episode, you could still mostly follow along and you could catch a rerun of that missed episode later and still enjoy it.

Each character is following their own plot line that's relatively independent from the rest. Mysteries get solved. New mysteries appear. Most episodes have been well focused on just one or two plot lines. I expect that in the finale all these plot lines will re-converge.

Honestly, I feel like they've kind of resolved so many mysteries already this season I'm curious whether they'll match the cliffhanger from season 1. I didn't realize the episode went up an hour ago... I would have watched it right then if I knew, but it's too late to start it now... I'll just watch it tomorrow night.

 

[oldwatery]

Just finished it…! First season was pretty good but this one was so much filler with a crap ending. Even the beautiful cinematography was either watered down or non existent.

 

[X38]

Wow!
Season 2 finale was incredible in so many respects.
Truly one of the best shows of all time.

 

[Orange Bat]

I disagree. The narrative structure did massively change between the two seasons, but it didn't become nonsensical.

They switched to a more traditional episodic approach, where each episode tells a more self-contained story and the order you watch them in matters less than before. This is how TV shows generally worked prior to streaming - if you missed an episode, you could still mostly follow along and you could catch a rerun of that missed episode later and still enjoy it.

Each character is following their own plot line that's relatively independent from the rest. Mysteries get solved. New mysteries appear. Most episodes have been well focused on just one or two plot lines. I expect that in the finale all these plot lines will re-converge.

Honestly, I feel like they've kind of resolved so many mysteries already this season I'm curious whether they'll match the cliffhanger from season 1. I didn't realize the episode went up an hour ago... I would have watched it right then if I knew, but it's too late to start it now... I'll just watch it tomorrow night.

You got it! I’m glad I’m not the only one. This season switched from a workplace satire to a character study of what it really means to be severed. This season was more episodic and explored each (and I mean EACH) character’s response to the events at the end of season 1. And they did it without the mysteries taking a back seat.

I honestly don’t think there are that many mysteries in this show. The only real mystery is the ultimate goal of Lumon and the Eagans. Aside from that there are no mysteries to solve.

By the way, the ending was truly phenomenal. It was an excellent capper to season 2. It does end on a cliffhanger — but it’s a good one.

 

[etichi]

Season 2 is nonsensical. Every episode ends in mystery. Nothing gets explained. That one episode where you had to watch Patricia Arquette for the entire episode slur her lines was beyond cringe. They made a mistake by going the “Lost” way.

Cowritten by Siri.

 

[Jensend]

I honestly don’t think there are that many mysteries in this show.

Yeah, a lot of Mystery Box shows get super convoluted, but Severance keeps everything pretty tight.
The ending of season 2 was satisfying enough that I would still recommend people watch the show even if further seasons had been cancelled. Not all stories need to be tied up with a neat little bow. But I'll definitely continue watching the show

 

[barfingclouds]

After the snow episode I was done with this show forever

 

[Scoob Redux]

Awful painful second season. Unwatchable.

Agreed. This show went off the rails with the Season 1 finale where all the characters were written as if they were imbeciles. Season 2 has just been laughable in its inanity. "We need help - let's call the one person who has been proven to be a liar who is aligned with the enemy!" Too bad - the premise was interesting.

 

[Scoob Redux]

I admit it is probably just me, but this show is awful. Isn't it?

It's not just you. It ranks with some of the worst TV shows I've ever seen.

 

[svish]

Will be watching the season finale later tonight. The whole season was good. Waiting to see how this season will conclude. Hopefully it won't be a long wait for the next season. But the earliest the next season may come will be around the end of 2026 or even early 2027

 

[spazzcat]

Got to completely disagree! Amazing season, IMO, as someone who loved Season 1 and waited far too long for this one to come out.

I was afraid they wouldn't be able to re-capture people's attention with the long delay from the first season. And to be honest? I wasn't so sure about their decision to really quickly move past the cliffhanger of the inies exploring the world of their outies. It was a little jarring the way they skipped over showing exactly what happened as Dylan was pulled away from the levers and everyone returned to the severed floor.

But ... it worked effectively, and they quickly sucked me back in to the story.

The only episode I felt was a bit out of place was the outdoor retreat one. I think I would have preferred if they transitioned in to that one, with more up-front explanation about what was about to happen? It was just so wildly different, it made you feel like you must have missed an episode before it when it started! Still, it wound up pretty important, considering what transpired.

IMO, there are definitely a lot of "big picture" questions or issues to be explained/resolved. That's where Severance really has "legs" to deserve a third or even fourth season. One of the big ones for me is this whole "reintegration" process. If someone is severed into two distinct personalities for long enough to really develop connections, friendships and habits in the severed world? It seems like reintegration would result in a person who suddenly has two sets of memories about his/her past. They'd basically become Schizophrenic to the outside world, especially with the interactions with non-severed people at Lumon who posed as different people to their "inie" vs "outie". The only way to avoid it would be erasing their "inie" memory completely, so their "outie" self could continue living their life like normal.

As I think about it more, "reintegration" seems like a bad idea, except for the purpose of getting a select few severed individuals (like Mark S.) to take the risk, in order to help take down Lumon. It shouldn't be viewed as the medical practice they want to develop and optimize as a standard procedure to undo severance.

Some people need everything spoon-fed to them, season two a slow burn, but sometimes you have to take time to build the universe. I have a feeling a lot of these people that want instant gratification haven't actually read many books..

 

[doelcm82]

Wow just like breaking bad I think this show is overrated 🤷🏻‍♂️.

Overrated is a great recommendation, because it means a lot of people like it more than you do.

Highly overrated is even better, because it means a lot of people rate it highly.

 

[doelcm82]

Ahhh, gave up on this season after episode four. Haven't watched since.

I have a rule about shows with "mysteries" that dabble in all things weird and/or surreal, and it's a rule that goes back a looooong time. (Anyone remember Twin Peaks?) I love the bizarre concepts and freaky stuff. When done well, that kind of thing is incredibly engaging. I love the imagery that often accompanies that kind of material.

BUT. If you want to be weird, you'd better know where you're going, and there'd better be actual REASONS for the weird, surreal stuff. Otherwise, you're being weird solely for the sake of being weird, making crap up as you go along. I'm not impressed by that. Anyone can do that. As a writer, you're basically ******* off with your pen. Don't waste our time.

The first season of Severance was good enough that I was willing to give it the benefit of the doubt. This season they are spinning their wheels. They are either stalling to prolong the show or because they don't have a plan. You can't keep people engaged by a moody tone and creepy vibe if nothing much is happening.

Not interested. I'd rather re-watch "Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind." At least they knew what they were doing.

A lot is happening in Season 2, and I found the reveals very satisfying. We learned more about the outies this season, where the first season mostly focused on Mark S's outie (until the finale).

If you think Severence is just making things up for the sake of being weird, you weren't watching the same show that I was. Are you sure you weren't watching Servant?

 

[thatsmyfish]

Unwatchable? Hyperbole much? Jesus.

There’s no hate quite like fan hate. People call it unwatchable but are hitting refresh at 8:59.

 

[CarpalMac]

Good that so many enjoyed it, but I for one am out. It just felt like they had a great idea then simply didn't know what to do with it.
I sat there for most of S2 thinking "I don't care", not about the people nor whatever direction the writers have decided to try heading in this week.

 

[dannyyankou]

It just got renewed for season 3.

 

[ArtOfWarfare]

The only real mystery is the ultimate goal of Lumon and the Eagans. Aside from that there are no mysteries to solve.

There's the mystery of the whole cult/religion thing. I thought that it was all created to give a sense of purpose to innies... but towards the end of season 2 there's some indications that this predates the severance process.