The Apple TV+ series "Severance" presents a unique twist on the office drama genre by exploring how characters undergo a procedure to separate their work personas from their home lives. In this episode of Critics at Large, hosts discuss the historical context of the 'double' trope in literature, from Victorian classics to contemporary films. They examine how today's technology fosters the creation of idealized versions of ourselves, reflecting on the haunting presence of our doppelgängers and the desire for a more unified self.
The Apple TV+ series "Severance" delves into the theme of compartmentalization, exploring how modern life necessitates a separation between work and personal identities.
Cunningham notes, "The double will always exist because of the hope for wholeness, a strong desire that the doppelgänger will always be lurking at the edges of our imagination."
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