10 Shows to Watch While Waiting for Severance Season 2

Counterpart

Counterpart offers an espionage-driven plot with a sci-fi twist it. Now, imagine a dull, uneventful life. Got it? Okay, sprinkle in a smidgen of shock when our leading man, Howard, discovers there's another universe – a counterpart. Two worlds coexist and, no, it's not Stranger Things.

You have spies crossing over, some nasty cover-ups, and before you even ask, yes, there's a doppelgänger Howard. Quite the pickle for our mundane friend. Why watch? Duality of worlds. Duality of characters. A brilliant play on identity. How many Howards does it take to change a bulb? Watch and find out!

Dark

A German town, Winden, holds secrets – lots of them. Kids vanish and mysteries unravel in a non-linear timeline. You ever feel time's twisted and knotted? This show dives deep into that, revealing family secrets tangled over decades. There are caves, nuclear plants, and a sinister cover-up. Oh, and time travel, because why not? It's darker (pun intended) than most and can be confusing at times. But hey, who doesn't love a bit of mental gymnastics?

Maniac

Imagine a pharmaceutical trial. Now, pump up the weirdness by a factor of ten. Jonah Hill and Emma Stone star in this bizarre concoction. They pop a pill, and suddenly they're lords, mobsters, or happily married in a suburban setting. What's real? What's hallucination? The storyline's as unpredictable as a cat on catnip. It's whimsical, yes, but also oddly touching. Not everyone's cup of tea, but certainly a peculiar brew worth a sip.

Utopia

No, not the dreamy paradise, but rather a comic book that mirrors real life. A bunch of fans find Utopia, the sequel to their favourite graphic novel. Little did they know they'd stumble upon massive conspiracies. Bioweapons, viral outbreaks, and clandestine groups, anyone? It's colorful and gory, a concoction not for the faint-hearted. If Severance was a cold, calculated thriller, Utopia is its wild, untamed cousin.

The OA

Get this: a blind girl disappears, returns years later, and now she can see. What happened? Prairie, our main gal, spills her story. Parallel dimensions, near-death experiences, and interpretative dance. It's like trying to piece together a dream after you've woken up. Some call it genius; others, a hot mess. But isn't beauty in the eye of the beholder?

Les Revenants (The Returned)

A quiet French town. Too quiet, if you will. Suddenly, the deceased come back to life. Not as zombies, mind you, but as they were, young and fresh. No memory of their deaths, no aging, no decomposition. The question isn't why they returned, but rather, what brought them back? The tone? Melancholic. The narrative? Engrossingly haunting. Is it a metaphor for unresolved issues? Maybe. But sometimes, a suspenseful show is just a suspenseful show.

Legion

Ever heard about the X-Men? Yes? Great. Now toss out all your expectations. David Haller, diagnosed schizophrenic, soon discovers his visions might be more than delusions. Superpowers, astral planes, and a dance-off like you wouldn't believe. This isn't just another superhero show; it's an art piece. Think of it as Picasso painting a Marvel storyline. Some may claim it's style over substance, but can't a show have both?

Humans

Picture modern Britain with a tweak: Synths, robotic helpers that look eerily human. They cook, they clean, and they certainly don't have feelings. Or do they? This series probes into the blurred lines of humanity. It's subtle, not a flashy sci-fi fireworks display, which makes the underlying issues even more unsettling. Would you trust a machine with your emotions? Watch and decide.

The Leftovers

So, 2% of the world's population vanished. Poof! No explanation. Where'd they go? Heaven? Another realm? Nowhere? The survivors grapple with grief and mystery in this poignant drama. Not as much about the vanished as the ones left behind. It's a slow burn, like roasting marshmallows, but stick with it, and you might find something sweet and profound.

Altered Carbon

Futuristic? Check. Dystopian? Double check. People can now switch bodies, or 'sleeves'. Life, death, and identity get a techno makeover in this neon-lit narrative. An elite soldier, Takeshi Kovacs, wakes up in a new 'sleeve' and is tasked to solve a billionaire's alleged suicide. Action-packed, sure, but it's also a commentary on class and immortality. It has its flaws, but if cyberpunk's your jam, this is your tune.