Done? | [s1e1] What Have We

: Viewers have noted deliberate inconsistencies, such as Mark's watch showing different dates, suggesting that time may not be linear or is being manipulated within the Lumen offices.

: Mark is promoted to department head of Macrodata Refinement (MDR) following the mysterious departure of his friend and former boss, Petey. His first task is to orient a new hire, Helly R. , through a cryptic survey. [S1E1] What Have We Done?

: The show explores the extreme literalization of work-life separation and the ethics of corporate control. : Viewers have noted deliberate inconsistencies, such as

: When Mark is at work, his "Innie" persona has no memory of his outside life; when he leaves, his "Outtie" persona has no memory of his job. Key Plot Points , through a cryptic survey

: By severing their memories, employees become "individuals" who are essentially prisoners of their service, a theme also explored in other dystopian dramas like The Handmaid’s Tale . "Severance" Good News About Hell (TV Episode 2022) - IMDb

The premiere introduces the concept of "severance," a medical procedure that surgically divides a person's memories between their work life and their personal life.