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The Staff of Nightmares – How Severance nails our life/work imbalance

The Bunker – News without the nonsense

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Exploring Identity and Memory in 'Severance'

This chapter investigates the psychological and thematic aspects of a fictional company that erases memories, drawing parallels to cult dynamics and identity struggles. It highlights character relationships, particularly the romance between Irving and Bert, while questioning the impact of Lumen's system on personal understanding of the past. The discussion also addresses the unique storytelling approaches of the show, its cultural significance, and the challenges of modern television production.

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