Apple and HBO Max lead the Emmys pack. “Severance,” the dystopian workplace drama that runs on Apple TV+, received the most nominations of any series this year, with 27; it’s good news for the streaming service, which has amassed critical recognition (though not viewers). HBO Max received the most nods overall, with 142 for series including “The White Lotus” and “The Penguin.”

27!

paisley1 wrote:

using that as a starting point you can write all the connecting points between technology, corporation, and cults.

Used to know a guy who, at some point, was hired by Google and worked at their HQ back when they were still at their peak. There were quite a few similarities to someone who's just joined a cult.

...but like all Selvig's at Google, and no Dylans?  lolz.  I'm assuming everyone at Google is a yes man, how else would they continually create then shelf every idea every year and never follow through on anything.

We know a lot by the end of Season 2, but to his point, everything there is to know about Lumon has not been completely unpacked, but you're right it's not LOST bad by any stretch.

using that as a starting point you can write all the connecting points between technology, corporation, and cults.

Used to know a guy who, at some point, was hired by Google and worked at their HQ back when they were still at their peak. There were quite a few similarities to someone who's just joined a cult.

What questions do you have that aren't answered after S2? This isn't exactly Lost...

Severance should win all the awards, and if it doesn't, they were robbed.

Hmmm, or at least the "Style over Substance" award.

Or the "Shitloads of questions but no answers award".

Still convinced that this show started with the phrase "putting the 'cult' in 'corporate culture'" stuck in someone's head and things escalating from there.

That's genius, and you're probably right...using that as a starting point you can write all the connecting points between technology, corporation, and cults.  They only dangled the carrot of technology this season with Selvig's backstory, which I think will be expanded upon next season.

The ending with Mark S., it's difficult to know how to feel about his decision, which is why this show is so good.

Severance should win all the awards, and if it doesn't, they were robbed.

The creativity involved reminds me of https://next-episode.net/legion - just that Severance is less violent.

nightcrow wrote:

i saw season 1, I enjoyed it but cant say i was blown away by it. It was simply "ok" in my opinion.

Is season 2 better or just much of the same? Contemplating as to whether I should pick it up or not.

Maybe the Ratings by episode will help guide your decision.

oh wow - thanks Lighton. Never seen that sort of page before.

On the whole, it seems like season 2 did better than season 1.

i saw season 1, I enjoyed it but cant say i was blown away by it. It was simply "ok" in my opinion.

Is season 2 better or just much of the same? Contemplating as to whether I should pick it up or not.

Maybe the Ratings by episode will help guide your decision.

Is season 2 better or just much of the same? Contemplating as to whether I should pick it up or not.

"What started as a niche sci-fi mystery with a cult following became Apple TV+'s most-watched series ever during its second season run" - NICE!

https://variety.com/2025/tv/news/severa … 236283327/

I enjoyed the season finale, 2x10. Curious to see how they'll resolve that ending in the next season.

The season 2 finale sorta removes the claim that it doesn't move forwards at all - frankly it almost seemed like a conclusion - except it's being continued (of course)

95% of the show is a filler. Story doesn't move forward at all. Classic Apple. All jazz no pizzazz. Retards are only watching it for the status quo.

It's not a problem that the show isn't for you, but it's also not a reason to be so upset. Maybe ask another human being for a hug?

95% of the show is a filler. Story doesn't move forward at all. Classic Apple. All jazz no pizzazz. Retards are only watching it for the status quo.

OK larexap589 OK