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This show just went from amazing to a completely whole new level. I really can't remember the last time I watched an episode of any tv show and felt this intrigued. Each scene seems so well crafted it really seems like every single line of dialogue has had tons of thought and consideration behind it. Also, the way the show stays totally unpredictable is actually incredible. I genuinely watch every scene with no idea where it'll go next. And the more I watch the more I realize how much planning and attention to detail has been put into the whole story. Best episode of the season and maybe the entire series.

Severance has exceeded my expectations in multiple ways. The last three episodes of season one cemented the show for me but this episode managed to bring this series to a whole different level.

The first thing I would like to point out is the cinematography and directing. Severance hasn't fallen short, especially in this second season, but this one blew my mind. You can feel the passion and care that has been put into this project. The transition and the grainy look in the flashback sequences really made it feel intimate and meaningful.

The acting was also top notch. Dichen Lachlan (Gemma) was incredible and managed to bring a powerful rollercoaster of emotions, all ranging from confusion, sadness, and hope. Adam Scott and Jen Tullock have always impressed me but they also tapped into untouched territory that we haven't seen yet in this series.

I'm trying to avoid spoilers but if you haven't seen this series and want to know if it's worth watching, the answer is yes.

Severance is a miracle, the fact that this show works as well as it does is truly groundbreaking. Episode 7 takes what some could consider to be filler, and turns it into a gutwrenching backstory that pushes the main goals of the season into a necessity. I will avoid spoilers, but the story we got this episode truly put me personally in the shoes of our main character, and I am heartbroken.

I can't go any longer without mentioning the cinematography of this episode, oh my god? This should come as no surprise as the show's lead cinematographer made her directorial debut, and she knocked it out of the park.

Adam Scott gives a career performance, which could be said for many episodes this season. I am in awe of the character work and writing that Ben stiller and co. Have crafted here.

As a starter, this episode is directed by the cinematographer Jessica Lee Gagné, and if she reads this: thank you! They could easily tell whole story plainly but this way, just just amazing. The transitions, how timeline goes one to another. Details that make you remember old episodes and exact moments... I hope she directs more in the later episodes.

It's been an episode where we go in depth of the story. The story that led us to see S1E1, so loong back. But also we were able to see current moments and had a chance to find connections. It gives us a solid idea of the relationship between Mark&Gemma and how all this happen. The transitions and all cinematic details help you to understand whole story lot easier if you ask me.

I believe that was a common idea that innies were a lot positive people than outies. We seen a lot of scenes that support this idea rather than Gemma, imo.

In conclusion, lots of anger, sadness, hard-to-describe-without-spoilers moments wait for you and this is the episode that is worth every single second of it.

This episode is nothing but perfection and for Severance standards that is a high bar. I truly believe Severance is one of if not the best show ever made (at least in my opinion) and this episode proves why I love this show. It hit me in the feels, it gave me adrenaline, it made me smile, laugh even, and of course it made me cry. This episode is the core reason why Severance is what it is and why it asks more questions instead of answers them, because when they finally answer them it feels better than if they resolved this story in episode 1. Best episode of the season so far and possibly one of the best episodes of television ever created.