Severancecan blend humor and unsettling energy extremely well.

These moments help to show thatLumon is a threat you may not see coming but is always present.

This scene isnot only hilarious in how awkward it is, but also extremely disconcerting.

Mark (Adam Scott) and Helly (Britt Lower) standing back to back from the Severance Season 2 finale

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However, the real reason soon becomes clear with the extremely satisfying payoff.

Under the layer of comedy, there is also the fear that comes from Milchick being late.

Instead, it is the next bit of improv that is truly frightening.

Zach Cherry and Tramell Tillman in the Break Room

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This has been coming nearly all season when we look at his arc.

Once again, the randomness of the scene is comedic, yet everything else about it is alarming.

At least for them, every waking second isn’t physical.

Adam Scott, Zach Cherry, John Turturro, and Britt Lower in Severance.

Like something out of Willy Wonka’s chocolate factory, there is animplied sinisterness below the frolicking.

All episodes ofSeveranceSeason 1 and 2 are available to stream on Apple TV+.

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Severance

Adam Scott