I had to watch Severance twice to appreciate its brilliance. The first time, I was bored and confused. The second time? I was obsessed. This isn’t just a slow-burn sci-fi—it’s a chilling, cerebral masterpiece about identity, control, and the emotional cost of compartmentalizing your pain. In this review, I break down the themes, characters, standout moments, and why Season 2’s finale changed everything.

These aren’t just fictional characters—they’re emotional blueprints. Each one taught me something about survival, power, trauma, or self-worth. In this piece, I break down nine of the most psychologically complex characters I’ve ever connected with—and what they revealed about me.