Apple TV's 'Severance' explores the unsettling divide between the two identities of its characters: the 'innie' who works at Lumon and the 'outie' who lives their personal life. The show employs a distinctively creepy corporate aesthetic focusing on claustrophobic design elements. Key features include labyrinthine hallways and stark white lighting, creating confusion and discomfort. Set designer Jeremy Hindle noted the deliberate intent to disorient not just the characters but the cast as well, leading to a haunting visual language that has fascinated viewers, prompting real-life engagement with the show's eerie aesthetic.
The entirety of Severance revolves around a sinister corporate environment, creating an unsettling, claustrophobic feel that goes beyond traditional office aesthetics.
Set designer Jeremy Hindle discusses how the show employs labyrinthine hallways intentionally designed to disorient both cast and crew, enhancing the eerie atmosphere.
The lighting throughout Lumon is described as a sterile white, significantly contributing to the unsettling feel of the office spaces depicted in the series.
Viewers and fans are not just consuming the show; they are actively engaging with its themes, reinterpreting its aesthetic, and even visiting filming locations.
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