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Severance is an American science fiction psychological thriller television series created by Dan Erickson, and executive produced and primarily directed by Ben Stiller. It stars Adam Scott, Zach Cherry, Britt Lower, Tramell Tillman, Jen Tullock, Dichen Lachman, Michael Chernus, John Turturro, Christopher Walken, and Patricia Arquette, with Sarah Bock joining the main cast in the second season. The series follows employees at the biotechnology corporation Lumon Industries that have undergone "severance"—a medical procedure that ensures they retain no memories of the outside world while at work and have no recollection of their job once they leave. This results in two distinct personalities for each employee: the "innie", who exists solely within Lumon, and the "outie", who lives their personal life outside of work.

Severance premiered on Apple TV+ on February 18, 2022. It received critical acclaim for its cinematography, direction, production design, musical score, story, and performances. It received 14 nominations at the 74th Primetime Emmy Awards and Creative Arts Emmy Awards, including Outstanding Drama Series and acting nominations for Scott, Turturro, Walken, and Arquette; it won for Main Title Design and musical score. The second season premiered on January 17, 2025. Severance was renewed for a third season on March 21, 2025.

Cast and characters
Main
Adam Scott as Mark S. / Mark Scout, a former history professor and a severed worker for Lumon Industries in the Macrodata Refinement (MDR) department.
Zach Cherry as Dylan G. / Dylan George, Mark's severed co-worker in the MDR department, who particularly enjoys company perks.[11]
Britt Lower as Helly R., a rebellious new severed employee in the MDR department at Lumon.
Tramell Tillman as Seth Milchick, the Deputy Manager on the severed floor at Lumon.
Jen Tullock as Devon Scout-Hale, Mark's sister.
Dichen Lachman as Ms. Casey, who serves as the wellness counselor on the severed floor at Lumon.
Michael Chernus as Ricken Hale, an eccentric self-help author who is Devon's husband and Mark's brother-in-law.
John Turturro as Irving B. / Irving Bailiff, Mark's severed co-worker in the MDR department, who is a stickler for company policy and is drawn to Burt.
Christopher Walken as Burt G. / Burt Goodman, another severed employee and the head of the Optics and Design (O&D) division who is drawn to Irving.
Patricia Arquette as Harmony Cobel, the manager of the severed floor at Lumon, who outside of work uses the false identity of "Mrs. Selvig," and Mark's next-door neighbor.
Sarah Bock as Eustice Huang (season 2), the young new Deputy Manager of the Severed floor.[12]
Recurring
Yul Vazquez as Peter "Petey" Kilmer (season 1; voice season 2), Mark's former severed co-worker and best friend in the MDR division, who left Lumon under mysterious circumstances.
Michael Cumpsty as Doug Graner (season 1), the head of security on Lumon's severed floor.
Nikki M. James as Alexa (season 1), Devon's midwife and one of Mark's love interests.
Sydney Cole Alexander as Natalie Kalen, Lumon's PR representative and speaker for the mysterious Board.
Nora Dale as Gabby Arteta (season 1), the wife of Senator Angelo Arteta, whom Devon encounters at a birthing retreat.
Mark Kenneth Smaltz as Judd, a security guard at Lumon.
Donald Webber Jr. as Patton, a friend of Ricken's.
Grace Rex as Rebeck, a friend of Ricken's.
Annie McNamara as Danise (season 1), a friend of Ricken's.
Claudia Robinson as Felicia, a severed O&D division employee who is close with Burt.
Karen Aldridge as Asal Reghabi, a former Lumon surgeon who performs reintegrations.
Michael Siberry as Jame Eagan, the current CEO of Lumon.
Darri Ólafsson as Mr. Drummond (season 2), an intimidating Lumon enforcer who is involved with severance operations.
Merritt Wever as Gretchen George (season 2), Dylan's wife.[13]
Robby Benson as Dr. Mauer (season 2), a doctor on Lumon's testing floor.
Gwendoline Christie as Lorne (season 2), a severed employee running the Mammalians Nurturable division.[13]
Sandra Bernhard as Cecily (season 2), a nurse on the testing floor.