what is severence about

The TV series "Severance" is about employees at a biotechnology corporation, Lumon Industries, who have undergone a medical procedure called "severance." This procedure surgically divides their consciousness between their work and personal lives, so they retain no memories of their personal life while at work and no memory of their work while outside the office. This results in two distinct personas for each employee: the "innie," who exists only within the work environment, and the "outie," who lives their personal life outside of work. The story explores themes of identity, memory, work-life balance, and the nature of self, set against a mysterious and dystopian corporate backdrop. The series is a science fiction psychological thriller that also touches on broader issues such as American work culture, corporate control, and personal trauma. It has been praised for its cinematography, direction, and thought- provoking narrative. The workplace itself acts almost like an antagonist as the innies confront their own erased lives and the corporate system that enforces this separation, creating a complex mystery and emotional depth to the show.