In Episode 7 of 'Severance' Season 2, titled 'Chikhai Bardo', cinematographer Jessica Lee Gagné ascends to directing, working closely with co-writer Mark Friedman. The episode explores the connections of love and grief between characters Mark and Gemma amidst a backdrop of ambitious visual storytelling. Gagné aimed to retain the show's core style while introducing new visual elements through simplified setups and in-camera effects. The narrative navigates themes of memory and connection, emphasizing the miraculous nature of human communication amid emotional struggles, effectively capturing the nuances of their relationship in a visually striking manner.
"Chikhai Bardo pushed Gagné and the entire Severance production team in interesting directions, with a mix of more simplified setups and ambitious in-camera effects."
"The result is an episode that keeps us current with Lumon's hopes for the world Gemma is going to 'sire' while showing us just how much of a miracle the world where people can talk normally is."
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