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Mark leads a team of office workers whose memories have been surgically divided between their work and personal lives. When a mysterious colleague appears outside of work, it begins a journey to discover the truth about their jobs.

3 Seasons
19 Episodes
Returning Series
Drama Mystery Sci-Fi & Fantasy
Cast & Characters
episode image The We We Are
9.7/10 (30409 votes)

#1 The We We Are

S1:E9
Apr 7, 2022

The team discovers troubling revelations.

episode image Cold Harbor
9.4/10 (27406 votes)

#2 Cold Harbor

S2:E10
Mar 20, 2025

Mark forms a shaky alliance in an all-or-nothing play, while the team makes a dangerous last stand.

episode image Chikhai Bardo
9.2/10 (20783 votes)

#3 Chikhai Bardo

S2:E7
Feb 27, 2025

An old romance intersects with a deadly present threat.

episode image Woe's Hollow
9.0/10 (17088 votes)

#4 Woe's Hollow

S2:E4
Feb 6, 2025

The team participates in a group activity.

episode image Defiant Jazz
8.9/10 (13913 votes)

#5 Defiant Jazz

S1:E7
Mar 24, 2022

Mark and the team encounter new security measures from Cobel.

episode image What's for Dinner?
8.9/10 (13657 votes)

#6 What's for Dinner?

S1:E8
Mar 31, 2022

The team prepares a plan. Mark attends Devon and Ricken’s party.

episode image Who Is Alive?
8.5/10 (12027 votes)

#7 Who Is Alive?

S2:E3
Jan 30, 2025

Mark, Helly, Irving, and Dylan search for answers.

episode image Goodbye, Mrs. Selvig
8.3/10 (11592 votes)

#8 Goodbye, Mrs. Selvig

S2:E2
Jan 23, 2025

Mark contemplates the meaning of a message.

episode image Attila
8.3/10 (10846 votes)

#9 Attila

S2:E6
Feb 20, 2025

Bonds are tested. Mark continues on his path of discovery.

episode image The You You Are
8.2/10 (11866 votes)

#10 The You You Are

S1:E4
Mar 3, 2022

Irving finds an intriguing book at work. Helly aggressively pursues a meeting with her Outie. Mark attends a funeral with Ms. Selvig.

episode image Good News About Hell
8.1/10 (14716 votes)

#11 Good News About Hell

S1:E1
Feb 17, 2022

Mark is promoted to lead a team who've had their memories surgically divided between their work and personal lives.

episode image Hello, Ms. Cobel
8.1/10 (13028 votes)

#12 Hello, Ms. Cobel

S2:E1
Jan 16, 2025

Mark returns to work under different circumstances. Secrets from the Outie world come to light.

episode image Trojan's Horse
8.1/10 (10327 votes)

#13 Trojan's Horse

S2:E5
Feb 13, 2025

Tensions emerge after the team suffers a loss.

episode image The After Hours
8.1/10 (10711 votes)

#14 The After Hours

S2:E9
Mar 13, 2025

Mark and Devon team with an ally. Helly investigates further.

episode image Half Loop
8.0/10 (12496 votes)

#15 Half Loop

S1:E2
Feb 17, 2022

The team train new hire Helly on macrodata refinement. Mark takes a day off to meet with a mysterious former colleague.

episode image Hide and Seek
7.9/10 (11155 votes)

#16 Hide and Seek

S1:E6
Mar 17, 2022

The team angers Cobel by forming an alliance.

episode image In Perpetuity
7.7/10 (11865 votes)

#17 In Perpetuity

S1:E3
Feb 24, 2022

Mark takes the team on a field trip, but Helly continues to rebel. A deteriorating Petey struggles to tell Mark about Lumon’s misdeeds.

episode image The Grim Barbarity of Optics and Design
7.7/10 (11308 votes)

#18 The Grim Barbarity of Optics and Design

S1:E5
Mar 10, 2022

Irving and Dylan confront Burt about his lies. Mark and Helly discover a strange new department.

episode image Sweet Vitriol
6.6/10 (17224 votes)

#19 Sweet Vitriol

S2:E8
Mar 6, 2025

Discoveries are made.

Cast & Chracters

character image Mark Scout

Mark Scout

Actor: Adam Scott

Mark Scout, portrayed by Adam Scott, is the protagonist of 'Severance.' Formerly a history professor specializing in World War I, Mark undergoes the 'severance' procedure at Lumon Industries to cope with the grief of losing his wife, Gemma, in a car accident. This procedure bifurcates his consciousness into 'innie' and 'outie' personas. As 'Mark S.,' he serves as the department chief of the Macrodata Refinement (MDR) division. Mark's journey is central to the series, as he begins to question the ethics of Lumon's practices and the true nature of his severed existence.

character image Helly Riggs

Helly Riggs

Actor: Britt Lower

Helly Riggs, also known as Helly R., is portrayed by Britt Lower. She is introduced as a new, rebellious employee in Lumon's Macrodata Refinement department. Helly's 'innie' persona is characterized by her defiance against the constraints of the severed environment, often challenging company protocols. A significant revelation in the series uncovers that her 'outie' persona is Helena Eagan, a high-ranking member of Lumon's founding family, adding complexity to her character and the overarching narrative.

character image Seth Milchick

Seth Milchick

Actor: Tramell Tillman

Seth Milchick, played by Tramell Tillman, is the Deputy Manager on Lumon's severed floor. He is responsible for overseeing the daily operations and ensuring compliance among severed employees. Milchick is known for his unwavering loyalty to Lumon and his strict enforcement of company policies. His interactions with the Macrodata Refinement team often highlight the power dynamics within the organization.

character image Dylan George

Dylan George

Actor: Zach Cherry

Dylan George, portrayed by Zach Cherry, is a member of Lumon's Macrodata Refinement department. Within the severed environment, Dylan is known for his enthusiasm for company incentives and perks. His character provides moments of levity, yet he also grapples with the implications of the severance procedure, especially when he discovers aspects of his 'outie' life that he was previously unaware of.

character image Devon Scout-Hale

Devon Scout-Hale

Actor: Jen Tullock

Devon Scout-Hale, played by Jen Tullock, is Mark Scout's sister. She is married to Ricken Hale, an eccentric self-help author. Devon serves as a grounding presence in Mark's 'outie' life, offering support and insight as he navigates the challenges posed by his severed existence. Her character adds depth to the exploration of familial relationships affected by the severance procedure.

character image Ms. Casey

Ms. Casey

Actor: Dichen Lachman

Ms. Casey, portrayed by Dichen Lachman, is the wellness counselor on Lumon's severed floor. She conducts therapy sessions with employees, aiming to maintain their mental well-being within the confines of the severed environment. A pivotal plot development reveals that Ms. Casey is, in fact, Gemma Scout, Mark's presumed-deceased wife, adding a profound layer to the narrative and Mark's personal journey.

character image Eustice Huang

Eustice Huang

Actor: Sarah Bock

Eustice Huang, played by Sarah Bock, is introduced in the second season as the new Deputy Manager of the severed floor at Lumon. Her character brings a fresh dynamic to the management team, and her interactions with both employees and superiors contribute to the evolving power structure within the company.

character image Irving Bailiff

Irving Bailiff

Actor: John Turturro

Irving Bailiff, portrayed by John Turturro, is a senior employee in Lumon's Macrodata Refinement department. He is characterized by his strict adherence to company policies and his deep-seated loyalty to Lumon. Irving's journey becomes more complex as he develops a close relationship with Burt Goodman, leading him to question his beliefs and the nature of his severed existence.

character image Burt Goodman

Burt Goodman

Actor: Christopher Walken

Burt Goodman, played by Christopher Walken, is the head of Lumon's Optics and Design (O&D) division. As a severed employee, Burt's interactions with Irving Bailiff introduce themes of connection and individuality within the controlled environment of Lumon. Their relationship challenges the boundaries imposed by the severance procedure and adds emotional depth to the series.

character image Harmony Cobel

Harmony Cobel

Actor: Patricia Arquette

Harmony Cobel, portrayed by Patricia Arquette, is the manager of Lumon's severed floor. She operates under the alias 'Mrs. Selvig' in the outside world, where she is Mark Scout's neighbor. Cobel is a complex character, embodying the duality of enforcing Lumon's strict policies while harboring her own secrets and motivations. Her role is central to the unfolding mystery and ethical questions presented in the series.

The highest rated episode of Severance is "The We We Are" (S1E9) with a rating of 9.70.

This episode received 30,409 votes.

It aired on April 7, 2022.


The lowest rated episode is "Sweet Vitriol" (S2E8) with a rating of 6.60.

This episode received 17,224 votes.

It aired on March 6, 2025.

The highest rated episode is "The We We Are" (S1E9) with a rating of 9.70.

This episode received 30,409 votes.

It aired on April 7, 2022.


The lowest rated episode is "In Perpetuity" (S1E3) with a rating of 7.70.

This episode received 11,865 votes.

It aired on February 24, 2022.

The highest rated episode is "Cold Harbor" (S2E10) with a rating of 9.40.

This episode received 27,406 votes.

It aired on March 20, 2025.


The lowest rated episode is "Sweet Vitriol" (S2E8) with a rating of 6.60.

This episode received 17,224 votes.

It aired on March 6, 2025.

Name Department Job
Angelica Borrero-Fortier Art Art Direction
Arizona Newsum Art Art Department Coordinator
Emma Mendelson Art Assistant Art Director
Hinju Kim Art Assistant Art Director
Peter Dorsey Art Assistant Art Director
Sarah Rae Davidson Art Graphic Designer
Shoko Kambara Art Assistant Art Director
Stephen Davan Art Assistant Art Director
Tansy Michaud Art Graphic Designer
Anita Lausevic Costume & Make-Up Hair Department Head
Anna Stachow Costume & Make-Up Makeup Artist
Bernadette Mazur Costume & Make-Up Makeup Department Head
Don Kozma Costume & Make-Up Key Makeup Artist
Sasha Cummins Costume & Make-Up Key Hair Stylist
Jill Brooks Crew Executive Visual Effects Producer
Aoife McArdle Directing Director
Adam Countee Production Co-Executive Producer
Adam Scott Production Executive Producer
Amanda Overton Production Producer
Anna Ouyang Moench Production Supervising Producer
Beau Willimon Production Executive Producer
Ben Stiller Production Executive Producer
Caroline Baron Production Executive Producer
Dan Erickson Production Executive Producer
Diana Dekajlo Production Co-Producer
Erin Wagoner Production Consulting Producer
Geoffrey Richman Production Co-Producer
Gerry Robert Byrne Production Producer
Jackie Cohn Production Executive Producer
Jessica Lee Gagné Production Producer
Jill Footlick Production Co-Executive Producer
John Lesher Production Executive Producer
Jordan Tappis Production Executive Producer
K.C. Perry Production Consulting Producer
Kari Drake Production Co-Executive Producer
Katie Pruitt Production Co-Producer
Kristyn Macready Production Unit Production Manager
Mark Friedman Production Executive Producer
Mohamad El Masri Production Co-Executive Producer
Nicholas Weinstock Production Executive Producer
Patricia Arquette Production Executive Producer
Paul Leonardo Jr. Production Co-Producer
Rachel Tenner Production Casting
Richard Schwartz Production Executive Producer
Sam Donovan Production Executive Producer
Sean Fogel Production Producer
Wei-Ning Yu Production Producer
George Drakoulias Sound Music Supervisor
Theodore Shapiro Sound Original Music Composer
Alex Lemke Visual Effects Visual Effects Supervisor
Brian Holligan Visual Effects Visual Effects Producer
Eric Leven Visual Effects Visual Effects Supervisor

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