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Good News About Hell

  • Episode aired Feb 18, 2022
  • TV-MA
  • 57m
IMDb RATING
8.1/10
16K
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Adam Scott in Severance (2022)
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Mark is promoted to lead a team who've had their memories surgically divided between their work and personal lives.Mark is promoted to lead a team who've had their memories surgically divided between their work and personal lives.Mark is promoted to lead a team who've had their memories surgically divided between their work and personal lives.

  • Director
    • Ben Stiller
  • Writers
    • Dan Erickson
    • Anna Ouyang Moench
  • Stars
    • Adam Scott
    • Zach Cherry
    • Britt Lower
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  • IMDb RATING
    8.1/10
    16K
    YOUR RATING
    • Director
      • Ben Stiller
    • Writers
      • Dan Erickson
      • Anna Ouyang Moench
    • Stars
      • Adam Scott
      • Zach Cherry
      • Britt Lower
    • 36User reviews
    • 18Critic reviews
  • See production info at IMDbPro
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    Adam Scott
    Adam Scott
    • Mark Scout
    Zach Cherry
    Zach Cherry
    • Dylan George
    Britt Lower
    Britt Lower
    • Helly R
    Tramell Tillman
    Tramell Tillman
    • Seth Milchick
    Jen Tullock
    Jen Tullock
    • Devon Scout-Hale
    Dichen Lachman
    Dichen Lachman
    • Ms. Casey
    • (credit only)
    Michael Chernus
    Michael Chernus
    • Ricken Hale
    John Turturro
    John Turturro
    • Irving Baliff
    Christopher Walken
    Christopher Walken
    • Burt Goodman
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    Patricia Arquette
    Patricia Arquette
    • Harmony Cobel
    Michael Cumpsty
    Michael Cumpsty
    • Doug Graner
    Yul Vazquez
    Yul Vazquez
    • Petey Kilmer
    Annie McNamara
    Annie McNamara
    • Danise
    Donald Webber Jr.
    Donald Webber Jr.
    • Patton
    Grace Rex
    Grace Rex
    • Rebeck
    Anthoula Katsimatides
    Anthoula Katsimatides
    • Florence
    Mark Kenneth Smaltz
    Mark Kenneth Smaltz
    • Judd
    Marc Geller
    Marc Geller
    • Kier Eagan
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    • Director
      • Ben Stiller
    • Writers
      • Dan Erickson
      • Anna Ouyang Moench
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    User reviews36

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    8atprick

    You're good people

    Beautifully shot, the cinematography, the colors, all convey a muted tone. That tone is in harmony with the writing and dialog, then acted out incredibly well by the cast. Excellent production, writing, direction, and score. It all just really works, it's very compelling, and a bit mysterious.

    Looking forward to seeing where this goes, absolutely no clue at this point, and that's a good thing.
    10fuqshytup

    Fantastic idea. Well-executed.

    This is just a fantastic concept. Concept alone is a big factor here. But then the way it was introduced and how it all unfolded to give you the info to grasp how it all works was expertly done.

    Adam Scott gives a tremendous performance.

    Ben Stiller's direction is impeccable.

    It's so good that I'm afraid it can only get worse.

    But it has the potential to be a great show. I hope it is.
    10mkayseryan

    I'm impressed

    I didn't expect it to start the way it did, the first minute it I felt the show was going to be a different level show nothing like a ted lasso. The direction is simple but the writing is extraordinary for a first episode. The music the camera all feel natural to what's going on. Ben stiller ! This is going to be a great show.
    7ellenr-86395

    I'm intrigued.

    When I first came to check reviews, back when the show first dropped, it was mostly people that said nothing happens, 60 minutes of nothing, boring, etc. So I waited and didn't expect much. But finally I decided to give it a go, and I heartily disagree with those reviews.

    There is an underlying...something. There are nuances. I suppose someone who needs everything spelled out might miss out, but if you enjoy creepy and weird, and you can be patient... this is worth a watch. It has elements that remind me of films like Joe vs the Volcano, Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind, and Being John Malkovich.

    It's not nearly as brilliant as Dispatches from Elsewhere, but I am looking forward to learning more.

    By the way, anyone who says it's just people walking back and forth in white hallways...or that "literally nothing happened"...didn't watch the whole episode.

    To be fair, I'm only one episode in. But I'll definitely be back for the next.
    9redsoxloveryankeehater

    I'm Impressed

    Adam Scott is fantastic! I only previously knew him from his role in Parks and Recreation. I love that more comedy actors are stepping into the drama genre (Bill Hader, Adam Sandler) He has a great dynamic with his sister and is captivating to watch.

    Beautifully shot and cleverly written, this is a very solid opener to a show I can't wait to watch more off!!

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    Mystery
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    Sci-Fi
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    • Trivia
      Initially Ben Stiller was only supposed to direct the first episode but he found he was involved with the ongoing story that he opted to direct more.
    • Goofs
      When Helly is locked in the conference room, she attempts to turn the door lever several times, but it doesn't move. Later, when the door is seen from the other side, the lever is moving up and down (the door being secured only by a deadbolt).
    • Quotes

      Harmony Cobel: You know, my mother was an atheist. She used to say that there was good news and bad news about hell. The good news is hell is just the product of a morbid human imagination. The bad news is whatever humans can imagine, they can usually create.

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      Featured in The 74th Primetime Emmy Awards (2022)

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    • Release date
      • February 18, 2022 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Language
      • English
    • Filming locations
      • Phoenicia, New York, USA(Phoenicia Diner aka. Pips Bar and Grille)
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    • Runtime
      • 57m
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Dolby Atmos
      • Dolby Digital

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