Severance Test

The IDRLabs Severance Test is inspired by psychometric methodology and based on research into the characters of the series. The test provides feedback such as the following:

Dylan George

Dylan George is a sarcastic, perk-chasing striver who uses goofy bravado and blunt humor to mask his underlying anxiety. Proud of his performance metrics, he tries to compartmentalize his work life from his outside struggles, fiercely distrusting anyone beyond his immediate team. His days are fueled by a competitive drive to collect small rewards to maintain control. Despite his cynical exterior, he possesses a fierce protectiveness—and an astonishing capacity for profound sacrifice when those he cares about are threatened. His story highlights the tension between retreating into superficial comforts and waking up to our deeper responsibilities. Dylan reflects the struggle to find dignity in a dehumanizing environment, proving that true loyalty always eclipses empty institutional perks.

Mark Scout

Mark Scout is a gentle, grieving everyman who tries to anesthetize his personal pain by escaping into mindless routines. Known for his conflict-avoidant nature, he prefers to keep the peace and gently persuade others rather than challenge authority. His instinct is to follow the rules and keep his head down. Yet beneath this compliant exterior lies a fiercely loyal friend—one capable of impulsive, moral courage when pushed past his breaking point. His story highlights the tension between the desire to numb ourselves against profound loss and the undeniable instinct to fight for connection. Mark embodies the universal struggle of going through the motions, reminding us that true healing requires facing what hurts.

Harmony Cobel

Harmony Cobel is a fanatical architect of authority who has built her entire identity around an institution. Driven by a cult-like reverence for her founders, she confronts conflict with controlled intimidation, leveraging hierarchy to maintain absolute control. Her tendency to secretly meddle in others' lives reveals a desperate need to test their emotional limits and validate her life's work. Yet beneath her terrifying devotion lies a deeply aggrieved inventor—wounded by superiors who took public credit for the systems she painstakingly built. Her story highlights the tension between the search for profound meaning and the destructive nature of ideological indoctrination. Cobel captures the tragedy of misplaced faith, proving that trauma can turn someone into both a victim and a perpetrator.

Seth Milchick

Seth Milchick is a smiling, meticulously composed middle manager who weaponizes an upbeat charm to enforce rules and manage others. Skilled at strategic manipulation, he handles conflict by seamlessly mixing pseudo-empathy with subtle threats. His existence revolves around securing his own advancement, orchestrating morale events and enforcing punishments with the same eerie cheerfulness. Beneath this polished corporate loyalty, however, is a marginalized professional who feels entirely disposable to the superiors he works tirelessly to please. His story highlights the tension between the desperate desire to prove our worth and the moral cost of upholding a system that dehumanizes everyone. Milchick embodies the tragedy of institutional complicity—reminding us how easily we can compromise our humanity just to survive.

Irving Baliff

Irving Baliff is a devoted, rule-bound true believer who finds deep comfort in quoting doctrine and treating company policy like scripture. Known for his reverence for etiquette, he handles his own vulnerability by ritualizing it, seeking order and beauty within rigid systems. His polite nature makes him a model employee who values tradition. Yet beneath his zealous loyalty lies an existentially isolated romantic—a man whose profound capacity for love ultimately shatters his faith. His story highlights the tension between the safety of strict obedience and the moral awakening that occurs when a trusted institution betrays our core values. Irving embodies the quiet courage of principled rebellion, reminding us that genuine human connection can unmake even the deepest institutional devotion.

Helly R

Helly R is a fiery, defiant rebel whose first instinct when placed in a restrictive system is absolute revolt. Bold yet vulnerable, she meets fear and control with reckless action rather than retreating. She is quick to call out corporate scripts, refusing to be treated as an object or a mere strategy. Beneath her confrontational bravado, however, is a profound struggle against suffocating family expectations—and a desperate plea to be recognized as a real person. Her story highlights the tension between the roles we are forced to play and the urge to dismantle corrupt systems. Helly captures the universal revolt of the inner self, proving that the desire for autonomy can never be fully erased by institutional control.

Gemma

Gemma is a perfectly compliant, hollowed-out caregiver whose true identity has been reduced to a mere symbol and experiment. Forced to act robotic, she navigates her environment by going through the motions, stripped of her agency and penalized for showing emotional preference. She exists as a partial person, utilized by others to serve their needs. Though trapped in a state of manufactured numbness, her natural intellectual curiosity, kindness, and deep compassion occasionally glimmer through the cracks of her programming. Her story highlights the tension between the utility others place upon us and the horrifying struggle to reclaim our autonomy. Gemma embodies the universal fear of losing oneself to external expectations—reminding us that the core of our humanity endures.