Transform Your Severance Experience with These 10 Mind-Blowing Shows

Imagine stepping into the eerie corridors of Lumon, only to find yourself in a tale where J.K. Simmons takes on dual roles, hunting himself through a Berlin divided not by bricks, but by alternate realities. This is the premise of Counterpart, a cerebral, noir-infused spy thriller that skillfully blends high-concept sci-fi, appealing to fans of Severance. It kicks off with Howard Silk, a meek UN desk jockey played by Simmons, who stumbles upon a closely guarded secret: a gateway to a parallel world. Here, he encounters his own doppelganger—a colder, more lethal iteration—who’s on a mission to prevent an interdimensional conflict from erupting into chaos.

Much like its contemporary, Severance, Counterpart cleverly explores themes of identity, raising unsettling questions about who we are without our memories, emotions, or the assurance of a singular self. Similar to Mark S. from Severance, Howard finds himself juggling the roles of both victim and detective. His journey is one of untangling not just an elaborate conspiracy, but also his own splintered identity. The story intensifies with betrayals, shadowy bureaucrats, and morally ambiguous scientific experiments, creating a narrative that not only mirrors Severance but also enriches the broader dialogue about identity and humanity.