The Apple TV+ workplace drama/sci-fi thriller starring Adam Scott returns on January 17 after a nearly three-year break.
That looming sense of trepidation is only strengthened by the nuanced performances of the series stellar leads.
Nowhere is the dichotomy more evident than Helly/Helena, elegantly individuated by Lower.
Britt Lower and Adam Scott in ‘Severance’ season 2.Credit:Apple TV+
Her chilly showdowns with Ms. Cobel though brief are some of the best scenes of the season.
Severances puzzle-box narrative spawned dozens of questions in its first season: What happened to Marks wife, Gemma?
What does the microdata refinement department do, anyway?
Zach Cherry and John Turturro on ‘Severance’.Apple TV+
And whats the deal with those baby goats?
Fear not, (some of) those answers are forthcoming.
One of the 10 episodes this season centers on Gemma/Ms.
Sarah Bock on ‘Severance’.Apple TV+
Casey, and another focuses on Harmony Cobels past and her shocking history with Lumon Industries.
(Marshmallows are for team players, Dylan.)
Once again, Jeremy Hindles impeccable production design is integral toSeverances mood of retrofuturistic ennui.
Gwendoline Christie on ‘Severance’.Apple TV+
Or does it just look cool?
Only Kier, or frequentSeverancedirectorBen Stiller, know for sure.
At least the goats purpose is made clear or clearer, I should say by the final episode.
Of course, one very important mystery remains unsolved.
Why did you do this?
Mark howls at Ms. Cobel.
What the f— is this all about?
Thats what season 3 is for, I suppose.
