Sad That Severance Is Over? Watch These 6 Shows Next
The second season of Severance was a thrilling ride, unveiling more about the twisted workings of Lumon. While we patiently wait for the third season, you might be wondering what you're going to fill the TV gap with.
Have no fear—this list of excellent shows is here to help. Severance is unique, but these shows will scratch that itch until the time comes for Mark S. and his colleagues to return.
Devs
Devs was created by Alex Garland, who you may know as the writer of 28 Days Later and the director of Ex Machina . In the show, software engineer Lily (Sonoya Mizuno) investigates her boyfriend's sudden disappearance after he starts a new job at a strange tech firm led by Nick Offerman's CEO Forest.
While it doesn't have the dark humor of Severance , it's an unsettling slow burn that will make you think. Plus it's a limited series, so it tells a complete story, though you may not find the ending entirely satisfactory.
Mr. Robot
You may know Rami Malek for portraying Freddie Mercury or a Bond villain, but he rose to prominence in Mr. Robot as reclusive hacker Elliot. The sinister corporation of this show isn't Lumon, but rather E Corp, and Elliot plans to use his computer skills to take them down.
Mr. Robot makes for tense viewing and deals with some sensitive topics, but it does so effectively. It's stylishly presented and, unlike most movies or shows involving computers, strives to portray technology and hacking accurately .
Westworld
In Westworld , humans can visit an expansive and realistic amusement park based on the Wild West. The park is inhabited by lifelike androids, on hand to help the guests fulfill their fantasies, who are programmed to not harm humans and periodically have their memories reset.
Like Severance , Westworld plays with the idea of self. While the first season is the best, in part thanks to the excitement of uncovering the world and its characters, it's a gripping and twisty show throughout.
Silo
Since you already have an Apple TV+ subscription to stream Severance , you should also check out Silo —it's one of the best shows on Apple TV+ . Both explore themes of imprisonment and control, and have unraveling mysteries.
The characters in Silo live deep underground, with the world outside in ruin. Rebecca Ferguson is excellent as Juliette, an engineer who will stop at nothing to discover the truth.
Parks and Recreation
Unlike the other shows on this list, Parks and Recreation isn't dark or dramatic. Instead, it's a funny and charming mockumentary about the odd workings of a government department and its employees (many of whom, like Aubrey Plaza and Chris Platt, have become big stars).
Parks and Recreation has a shaky first season, despite a strong cast, and you may wonder where the Severance link comes in. The answer to that comes in the second season's penultimate episode, with the arrival of Severance lead Adam Scott as state auditor Ben Wyatt (alongside Rob Lowe), and it's here that the show hits its stride.
Black Mirror
Black Mirror is an anthology series (meaning you can watch the episodes in any order) which explores the relationship that humans have with technology. It's often set in the near-future, and doesn't shy away from bleak endings.
If you're unsure where to start, go with the episode White Christmas starring Jon Hamm and Rafe Spall. Severance creator Dan Erickson has said that this episode influenced his show—you'll understand how when you watch it.
It's unknown when season three of Severance will arrive, but hopefully it comes quicker than the three-year gap between the first and second seasons. And remember, when working through this list, please try to enjoy each show equally.
