Lumon Industries’ usage of old technology in Severance has left many wondering what year exactly the series takes place in. The thriller series follows a shady organization, wielding the ability to divide one’s consciousness, effectively creating a split between their work and personal selves. Once an individual gets severed, they have no memories of the outside world. Additionally, the overall office where their severed employees work boasts retro designs and technologies, confusing many about the exact time period. Here are details on when the series is set.
Here’s when Severance Season 1 takes place
The events of Severance take place in the current era, probably around 2020.
The audience might have a tough time guessing the exact period the series is set in, given that on one hand, it shows old designs and on the other, a modern society. However, the protagonist Mark’s license confirms that the series is set in the present day. His license, which shows his birth date as 1978 and his ID expiration date as 2020, subtly confirms the series’ time period. The characters’ duality in the series likely showcases how their consciousness and personalities vary in two different contrasting locations: Lumon Industries and their outside world.
Why is Lumon Industries’ technology so old?
Luman Industries’ retro technology and design are for the employees to feel nostalgic and have an easy time accepting their new lives. Additionally, their retro aesthetic also signifies how the organization is doing its best to hide its shady secrets.
The retro designs and technologies serve a greater purpose than what serves the eye. It’s a facade to make employees feel welcomed but also to not make them feel suspicious of the place and know the company’s true intentions.
For instance, a former employee Petey revealed to Mark the hidden secrets about the company. Though the work might be carried out in a good-natured environment, it actually equates to killing people throughout work hours. This instance showcases how the organization sugarcoats things to severed employees to protect their secrets.
Originally reported by Shazmeen Navrange on ComingSoon.
