Severance (2022–)

Bias Rating

Analyzing...

Strong Left

Viewer Rating

Rating: 8.6

Overview

Mark leads a team of office workers whose memories have been surgically divided between their work and personal lives. When a mysterious colleague appears outside of work, it begins a journey to discover the truth about ...

Starring Cast

Adam Scott • Britt Lower • Zach Cherry

Bias Dimensions

Political: Strong Left

Diversity: Moderate

LGBTQ: Positive

Overview

Starring Cast

Adam Scott • Britt Lower • Zach Cherry

Detailed Bias Analysis

Analyzing...

Strong Left

Primary

Political: Strong LeftConfidence: High

The series' core narrative is an explicit critique of extreme corporate power and its dehumanizing impact on labor and individual identity, championing rebellion against systemic oppression.

Diversity: ModerateConfidence: High

The series features a visibly diverse cast that reflects a modern professional environment, though it does not engage in explicit race or gender swaps of traditionally white roles. Its narrative focuses on themes of corporate control and identity, without explicitly critiquing or negatively portraying traditional identities.

Secondary

LGBTQ: PositiveConfidence: High

Severance features a central and affirming portrayal of a gay couple, Irving and Burt. Their relationship is depicted with dignity and tenderness, serving as a significant emotional anchor and motivation for Irving's character. The show highlights their love without relying on stereotypes or making their identity a source of conflict, presenting a genuinely positive depiction.

FemPower: N/R

The movie does not contain any action or adventure elements.

Gender Swap: NoConfidence: High

Severance is an original television series with no prior source material, historical figures, or legacy characters. All characters were created for the show, and their on-screen gender aligns with their original conception, thus no gender swaps occurred.

Race Swap: NoConfidence: High

Severance is an original television series with no prior source material, historical figures, or previous adaptations. All characters were created specifically for this show, meaning there is no pre-established canonical race to be altered.