Submitted by Illustrious_Big_8485 t3_ycf5ue in television
I’m blowing through it super fast while home sick ATM. It’s one of the best tv mysteries I’ve seen since I was obsessed with Lost. Any other suggestions in the same genre?
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Lambchops_Legion t1_itna7j8 wrote
If you enjoy every episode equally, you will get access to 1 hour of the music dance experience.
johnppd t1_itmiha3 wrote
🧇🎉
Illustrious_Big_8485 OP t1_itra3zj wrote
Ngl- the 🧇🎉scene really surprised me! Waffles AND a show lol.
BornUnderPunches t1_itluo3t wrote
The Leftovers is a great mystery show, albeit with less answers than Severance.
The closest I can think of in feel is probably Devs (great but don’t expect it to be quite as awesome)
Howie-Dowin t1_itmlnpf wrote
Leftovers is definitely more metaphorical/literary - Severance more of a classic sci-fi premise.
BornUnderPunches t1_itmvau2 wrote
Agreed
captainhaddock t1_itow6rv wrote
Devs isn't nearly as good (to say nothing of the disappointing ending) and survives almost entirely on the strength of Nick Offerman's acting.
barry_thisbone t1_itlz85i wrote
Black Mirror, which you've probably already seen, is thematically and stylistically pretty similar (quality is really inconsistent though).
I'd also recommend Maniac
Illustrious_Big_8485 OP t1_itm2ym3 wrote
Maniac is now on my list too! I found it perusing tv subs.
I’ve definitely seen Black Mirror. It might be due for a re watch (but only some of them)
barry_thisbone t1_itmfeb6 wrote
Enjoy! Super weird show, but very fun
AmishAvenger t1_itp5wa7 wrote
You mean you’ll be watching the first episode several times
[deleted] t1_itsclqq wrote
Maniac is one of the best shows ever
F_N_H_M t1_itoi73w wrote
Mr robot has the same vibe. A show with a proper ending and no loose ends First 3 seasons out of 4 on prime I think.
Locutus747 t1_itowxz5 wrote
All should be on prime in the USA. Recently rewatched some of 4
sodoherty t1_itlv951 wrote
Try “From”.
SQUID_FUCKER t1_itmew32 wrote
There was a few weeks where From, Yellowjackets and Severance were all airing new episodes. Was a great couple weeks for mystery box fans when they overlapped.
Keudn883 t1_itmoizu wrote
I have mixed feelings about that show. The concept is great but by the end of the first season it raised more questions then answers.
Geonjaha t1_itp1xzc wrote
Yeah, I enjoy the show but fear it will fall to the same problem as LOST; becoming more convoluted with fewer and less satisfying answers if any as time goes on. The direction they’re taking the situation in the finale already is one that is unsatisfying to me.
girlsareCREAMY t1_itn95cy wrote
My favorite show of 2022, too bad the name was generic as heck, almost didnt watch it because it seemed very generic.
rainyforest t1_itodobt wrote
What platform do you watch this on?
xyzzyzyzzyx t1_itqblud wrote
Epix, I believe. It needs to be on a larger platform.
mdavis360 t1_itoptu8 wrote
Love this show. Reminds me of Lost in a good way.
Illustrious_Big_8485 OP t1_itra86x wrote
Started it last night! The first episode was awesome. Hoping to watch more this week
laser-lotus- t1_itorkh3 wrote
Dark on netflix. but be wary, it's not for everyone and is the most complex and mindblowing show i've ever seen. def watch with subtitles (it's in German), not dub. imo it's probably the greatest sci fi show of all time
lovebooksbooks t1_itmh8by wrote
I just watched S1 too!! So good!!! Absolutely the definition of must watch tv!
thewavefixation t1_itogwy3 wrote
Mr Robot
jizard t1_itlvmd4 wrote
I just recommended this show on another thread by a user who has seen a LOT of good shows. The first season is gripping in a way very few shows (any?) have been for me - it's a special experience in my opinion. Leftovers is incredible, as mentioned, but far more layered and complex. There's an efficiency to the storytelling in Severance that's pretty satisfying that is hard to find elsewhere
iamdew802 t1_itm3plf wrote
Yellowjackets! Which I mention because I felt the same way about its mystery and relating it to my first time watching lost.
canis_artis t1_itnegfb wrote
In a similar vein: Tales from the Loop
Something that will keep you guessing: The Resort
mdavis360 t1_itopxl2 wrote
Also recommend The Resort.
GiantMimic t1_itomagx wrote
Watched it with my parents not too long ago and same thing, it's probably the best show no one's talking about.
Which is a shame because it really fucking deserves it. It just nails everything so perfectly. The acting, the atmosphere, the writing, the mystery, the camera work and everything. It's all top tier.
But no one's talking about it and no one else I know has seen it
legalizemonapizza t1_itptexk wrote
Severance is in that sweet spot where IRL nobody knows wtf you're talking about, and in TV forums practically everyone has heard of it.
talkinpractice t1_itqdpe3 wrote
>WOW how have I missed this?
That would be because it's on Apple.
Illustrious_Big_8485 OP t1_itrac9u wrote
Update: finished it! That finale 🤯. I was wondering why we didn’t see much of Helly’s outie
[deleted] t1_itsdbac wrote
Lol absolute banger of a finale
tr3v1n t1_itmnjel wrote
Devs and Maniac are the first things that come to mind. I've seen those already recommended, so I'll add Fringe to the list. It is a bit more like X-Files in structure. There are lots of "monster of the week" style stories that tie into a larger overarching narrative. It handles its lore a lot better than X-Files did and wraps up rather nicely in my opinion. I'm not sure if it is still the case but it used to be streaming for free on IMDB.
Another good X-Files adjacent show is Evil, although I wouldn't really classify it as scifi. Take X-Files and swap out the aliens and the FBI for demons and the catholic church.
Regula96 t1_itntsbs wrote
Devs was such a good week to week show. And Fringe! A classic.
Coz91 t1_itna5i9 wrote
I watched the first 4 episodes but gave up, really couldn't get into it.
Regula96 t1_itntlf7 wrote
Very different from Severance, but Apple's ''Servant'' is really enjoyable. Also a wtf is going on type show. Rupert Grint is in it too. It's the only thing I've seen him in except for Harry Potter and he is absolutely killing it.
Far_Administration41 t1_itpifug wrote
Love Severance, but only managed a couple of episodes of Servant. Just couldn’t get into it for some reason.
shaneo632 t1_iuhg5hw wrote
Super late? It only came out a few months ago lol. Such a weird mindset.
Illustrious_Big_8485 OP t1_iuhgzcq wrote
It came out in February, so more than a few months. As someone who normally knows about upcoming shows, I didn’t even know this one existed, hence the title of my post.
What a weird comment.
girlsareCREAMY t1_itn92v5 wrote
You'd have been blind as a fucking bat to never see all the astroturfed posts here about it a few months back which were non-stop.
It was good, but nowhere as near as it was made out to be.
smokymz909 t1_itq2lvi wrote
Or perhaps you just liked it less than the majority of people?
It being good is an opinion, it’s okay if you have a different one
m48a5_patton t1_itlwlok wrote
Please try to enjoy each episode equally.