One of the great things about this show is its deliberate pacing and visual storytelling, similar to shows like Better Call Saul or Breaking Bad.
While not everyone likes that, it's a shame that some reviewers fail to see that their own desire for instant gratification doesn't devalue the show's quality.
The loud minority of negative reviews, many of which focus on pacing and, therefore, personal preference, also contain obvious shortcomings in understanding that aren't the show's fault.
Severance doesn't hold the viewer's hand; there's a lot of subtext, and a basic understanding of visual storytelling helps make sense of the complex character dynamics and themes.
Instead of accusing other reviewers of being bots, it might make sense to watch some analyses (e.g., Banshee Breakdowns, JBuck Studios, Think Story) for a deeper understanding of why, in fact, everything actually makes sense.
In regards to a previous review mentioning a few characters and their choices, it's apparent that there's a fundamental lack of understanding provoking these opinions.
It's pretty frustrating to read these self-defeating comments. For example, Devon obviously knows about the cabin because it has been a major plot point in season one.
We might not have all the answers yet, but many questions, in fact, become clearer as the seasons progress. If Severance were available to binge all at once, the majority of the negative reviews wouldn't exist. It's a shame that the show's rating is negatively affected by the impatience of some viewers.
The creators specifically stated that they will address the mysteries they introduce. This obviously won't happen in just one season, but since they have already written the ending and just need to figure out how to get there, maybe it's time to enjoy the journey instead of obsessing over a lack of answers in the meantime.
After all, Severance is a show about identity, love, grief, autonomy, and alienation in a cruel world, and not just about what exactly it is that Lumon is doing.
