Severance Timeline ( Real )

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February 18, 2022

Premiere of Severance TV Show

The television series 'Severance' premiered on Apple TV+, marking the debut of the critically acclaimed psychological thriller.

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April 15, 2022

Severance Renewed for Season 2

Apple TV+ officially announced the renewal of 'Severance' for a second season, confirming the show's continued production and popularity.

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April 8, 2022

Season 1 Finale of Severance Aired

The finale episode of the first season of 'Severance' aired, wrapping up the initial storyline and leaving audiences eager for more.

Severance Timeline ( Fictional )

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c. 2015

Invention of the Severance Procedure

The proprietary brain surgery known as 'Severance' is developed, enabling the separation of employees' work memories from their personal memories.

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2018

Lumon Industries Adopts Severance Protocol

Lumon Industries begins implementing the severance procedure on select employees to increase productivity and control workplace behavior.

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2019-01-15

Mark Scout Undergoes Severance Surgery

Mark Scout, the protagonist, receives the severance procedure and starts working in the Macrodata Refinement division at Lumon Industries.

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2019-03-10

Mark’s Outie and Innie Begin Interacting

Mark’s 'outie' (personal self) and 'innie' (work self) begin experiencing disturbances and seeking communication despite the severance isolation.

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2019-04-01

Helly R. Starts at Lumon’s Macrodata Refinement

Helly undergoes severance surgery and is assigned to the same Lumon department as Mark, beginning her work identity.

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2019-05-20

Irving and Dylan Develop Friendship At Work

Irving, a loyal Lumon employee, and Dylan bond within the innie work environment, sharing experiences and questioning their reality.

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2019-08-25

Emergence of Work-Innie Rebellion

Several innies collaborate in subtle acts of resistance against Lumon and the severance procedure’s control.

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2019-09-15

Mark Investigates Lumon’s Hidden Secrets

Mark starts uncovering dark secrets about Lumon’s true intentions behind the severance program and Macrodata Refinement.

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2019-11-05

Petey’s Outside Memory Breakthrough

Petey, a former severed employee, demonstrates breakthroughs in reconnecting his innie and outie selves, indicating flaws in the severance procedure.