The article discusses the intrigue surrounding the show Severance, especially following its second season finale, which answered some questions while raising many more. Creator Dan Erickson highlighted the importance of crafting a world where the influence of Lumon Corporation permeates even outside its physical walls, creating an atmosphere of constant observation. The team drew inspiration from real company towns and various cinematic and television references to depict an unsettling yet engaging version of reality that enriches the story.
The sense of being observed and having the influence of the corporation expand beyond its actual walls is a critical theme that we wanted to convey.
We wanted to create a slightly skewed version of reality, where locations like the door factory still feel like they’re under Lumon's shadow.
Researching different company towns helped us understand the unique atmosphere that such environments create, which greatly influenced our storytelling.
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