Hello, Ms. Cobel

Summary Mark returns to work under different circumstances. Secrets from the Outie world come to light. Our Take Solid, satisfying television. The season’s engine keeps turning and the character work pays.

The We We Are

Summary Season finale. The team discovers troubling revelations. Our Take A standout hour — the kind of episode that justifies the whole series. Severance at the top of its game.

What’s for Dinner?

Summary The team prepares a plan. Mark attends Devon and Ricken’s party. Our Take A strong episode with a couple of wobbles, but Severance keeps its grip throughout.

Defiant Jazz

Summary Mark and the team encounter new security measures from Cobel. Our Take A strong episode with a couple of wobbles, but Severance keeps its grip throughout.

Hide and Seek

Summary The team angers Cobel by forming an alliance. Our Take Serviceable television — it advances the story without ever surprising you.

The Grim Barbarity of Optics and Design

Summary Irving and Dylan confront Burt about his lies. Mark and Helly discover a strange new department. Our Take Fine. Just fine. Severance has better hours than this one.

The You You Are

Summary Irving finds an intriguing book at work. Helly aggressively pursues a meeting with her Outie. Mark attends a funeral with Ms. Selvig. Our Take Serviceable television — it advances the story without ever surprising you.

In Perpetuity

Summary Mark takes the team on a field trip, but Helly continues to rebel. A deteriorating Petey struggles to tell Mark about Lumon’s misdeeds. Our Take Fine. Just fine. Severance has better hours than this one.

Half Loop

Summary The team train new hire Helly on macrodata refinement. Mark takes a day off to meet with a mysterious former colleague. Our Take Fine. Just fine. Severance has better hours than this one.

Good News About Hell

Summary Mark is promoted to lead a team who’ve had their memories surgically divided between their work and personal lives. Our Take A mixed bag: some good moves, some filler. Severance running at cruising speed.