ContrabandCamp

ContrabandCamp

Mr. Milchick and the Impossible Task of Being Both Black and Corporate

Despite his promotion, the “Severance” character realizes how disempowered he is as a Black man at Lumon.

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Taryn Finley
Feb 28, 2025
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A lot of what happens in “Severance” feels relatable for those working corporate jobs, but still just far-fetched enough to remind viewers that the show is science fiction.

Drilling holes into employees’ skulls to install a chip that separates their work and personal identities? Scary, but improbable for now. Living in a corporate to…

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