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On the 1st Friday of every month, (this time the 2nd Friday 😅) I give you behind-the-scenes looks at the latest and greatest movies.

Plus, enter to win a FREE movie ticket each month (see below)!

This month's edition is all about a noteworthy TV series:

"Severance" ( TV+)

What if you could achieve perfect work-life balance?

Your work is completely separate from your personal life, and vice versa.

That's exactly the premise this mysterious and alluring series is built on.

"Severance" at a glance:

🍅 Rotten Tomatoes: 97%
🟠🟢🔵 Letterboxd Score: N/A
🎭 Genres: Mystery, Thriller, Sci-Fi
⭐️ Starring: Adam Scott, Britt Lower, Patricia Arquette

📺 Where to watch:  TV+

"Ben Stiller (Director) has a way of approaching this material that makes it feel both grounded and surreal. There’s a weird balance of dark humor and horror, and it was something we tried to capture in every episode."

—Dan Erickson, Creator, Severance

BTS image of Britt Lower as Helly and Adam Scott as Mark on the set of Severance. They are on a film set featuring a professional camera setup focusing on them inside a minimalist, modern office environment. Britt Lower is dressed in a form-fitting knee-length dress, smiles as she stands facing Adam Scott, who is clad in a formal suit and appears relaxed. The scene is monitored by a digital display screen connected to the camera, showing live feedback of the shot being captured. The overall setup suggests a dialogue or interaction scene being filmed, highlighting the actors' expressions and positioning in a controlled, clean setting. — Britt Lower & Adam Scott on set.

If you haven’t jumped on the Severance train yet, you’re missing out.

This mind-bending workplace thriller has steadily built a devoted following, and Season 2 is almost out (Jan 17).

Shot on VENICE – How DP Jessica Lee Gagné Pulls Us Into the Odd World of Severance | Sony Cine — Tramell Tillman & Britt Lower on set.

The original release of Season 1 was back in 2022.

Filming Season 2 was delayed due to the strikes, but it’s now back on track.

If you’re all about mystery that goes deeper and deeper, top-tier performances, and an intricate plot that keeps you guessing, then this show will be right up your alley.

Now’s the time to catch up and try out Season 1. 🔥