Hello, Ms. Cobel

Severance has to be one of my favorite shows, and I was so sad that the writer strike pushed the second season back. The end of season 1 has to be one of the best TV episodes ever. So I was expecting a lot, to say the least, and I wasn't disappointed. The show picks up where season 1 ended, at least from the perspectives of our Inies. Five months have passed in the real world, but the Inies and we, as the viewers, don't know what has happened in the real world. Mark S. Is confused and in search of his team. The entire cast is perfect, and they pick up where they left off without missing a beat. The show is really good at presenting things ominously and creepily. I'm really interested in seeing what is going on with Helly after what she was like in the real world. I still have a lot of questions, especially about the outside world, but I have faith that they will explain them. I'm excited to see what happens next.

Brilliant start to season 2 after 3 years of waiting. I usually don't write reviews but seeing how some people were calling this episode disappointing because they wanted more excitement or instant reveals of what is going made me want to write this. It is the writers' intention to keep us in the dark, everything Milkshake told Mark is most likely a lie and we (the viewers) will be kept in the dark the same as the innies, this show is made to make us feel like an innie and see how corporations lie and keep us in the dark. Everything will be revealed in due time, like in the first season, where they usually show one perspective, then another. Great new casting, new MCR woman made me h8 her and the new child is very creepy, lots of mystery was setup, can't wait for the next episode. You probably won't like it if you're looking for instant gratification or 'excitement', whatever that means, maybe a waffle party? Idk.

This thing had me so happy to be back in this world for the entire hour.

Disclaimer for those who haven't seen it yet: the writing in this show is very tight, and the viewing experience is greatly improved when you remember the intricacies of each character and the world building done in S1. So if it's been a while since you've watched it, you may not have the same experience watching 2x1 as I did, and may gloss over some important story details and character beats. Which is why I would highly recommend a rewatch of S1 (recaps are just not enough in my opinion). It is quite unfortunate that S2 was delayed so heavily due to the writers and actors strikes.

I'm incredibly excited for the rest of the season. The premiere was a rollercoaster of emotions, and viewers who actually pay attention will have some idea of what's potentially being built up, and where some information presented should not be taken at face value (particularly when a character literally asks for something to be taken at face value).

Praise Kier, and praise Mr. Milkshake.

This episode was brilliant. It was everything it had to be. So much to applaud. This show doesn't feel real. It doesn't seem like something that should exist right now. More like 2012. That's the only way to explain the dependability.

Dylan is the standout here, for me. Everything he does in this episode is so impactful. I'm in love with it. John Turturro is still the greatest to do it, but each of his scene partners hold their own throughout a runtime that is gorgeously cut.

We are witnessing a meteoric rise. The start of something people won't forget. A generational run.

Perfection. No notes.

The last episode of season 1 was extremely well made and intense. Rounding up the first season of Severance perfectly.

Because of this, there were expectations i suppose to kind of follow that rythm in season 2.

Picking up where it let off since it's a continous story.

Sadly this episode did not feel like it continued from season 1. It feels like a different show with similar atmosphere.

Confusing viewers with different unsatisfactory explanations. Totally dropping the intensity that season 1 beautifully choreographed.

Confusing viewers was obviously made purposefully, however, i feel like they missed the mark. The decisions made on how season 2 would continue, was a bit off. Leaving the viewer a bit empty, without an impact like season 1 had on you.

Perhaps season 2 will get better, and meet the amazing quality and storyline of season 1. Who knows.....

This is just a review, everybodys opinions will be different. Note: No matter how season 2 goes, season 1 is still a masterpiece.