The highly anticipated second season of “Severance” came to a close last month, and I don’t know about you, but I’m not ready to wait another two years for Apple TV to release the next one. Thankfully, prestige TV is on the rise with more and more bingeable shows that are just as quality as “Severance,” and just as dark, cinematic, and creative as well.

While I know we’ll all miss our beloved Lumon innies and their fight against the mysterious corporation controlling their lives, there are plenty of other shows that scratch that same itch, offering insane plots, haunting atmospheres, and characters trapped in surreal, often sinister systems. If you’re looking for something to fill the “Severance”-shaped hole in your heart, here are some shows that should be at the top of your to-watch list.

“Black Mirror” (2011-present)

We all know and love “Black Mirror”—aka the iconic sci-fi show that is best known for depicting the dark side of modern technology. Just like “Severance,” it speculates where advanced tech can go wrong, from terrifying artificial intelligence to apocalyptic video games and constructed realms of consciousness. The latest season just came out this April and it’s just as good as you’d expect. There’s actually an episode that plays out in an office setting. 

“Made for Love” (2021-2022)

Out of all the shows on this list, “Made for Love” is the most conceptually similar to “Severance,” but executed in an entirely different manner. Just like the employees of Lumon’s severed floor, lead character Hazel has a chip implanted in her brain. But it doesn’t manifest an entirely new consciousness for her—instead, it allows her controlling billionaire husband to track her location, monitor her, and check her “emotional data.” This is a toxic love story on a whole new level. 

“Upload” (2020-present)

What if you could “upload” your consciousness into a digital version of the afterlife when you die? The plot of “Upload” goes as such when computer programmer Nathan gets into an accident at a young age. In this “afterlife” called Lakeview, you can enjoy fun activities, talk to your loved ones while they are still alive, and even meet them when they die. It sure does sound fun, but it isn’t without its consequences. “Upload” is basically Black Mirror’s “San Junipero” on steroids, and with a comedic twist. 

“Westworld” (2016-2022)

Now that we live in a world where artificial intelligence is regularly used by the public, “Westworld” may hit home more than when it first showed a decade ago. This prestige HBO series transports viewers to a Wild West-themed amusement park where the ultra rich are able to live out their craziest fantasies among artificially intelligent androids. But of course, just like any other AI film or TV show, something is bound to go wrong. 

“Mr. Robot” (2015-2019)

Evil, capitalist corporations—who else hates ‘em? We know our favorite “Severance” innies do, but so does Elliot, portrayed by Rami Malek on “Mr. Robot.” Working as a cybersecurity engineer, Elliot moonlights as a vigilante hacker and is eventually recruited by a secret organization to take down America’s biggest and baddest corporation, E Corp. It was a hit show back in the years it was running for a reason, and features unconventional camera angles, creative cinematography, and a thrilling plotline, just like “Severance.” 

“Maniac” (2018)

In “Severance,” its “revolutionary” procedure allows you to have a conscious double that goes through all the unpleasant life experiences for you. In “Maniac,” it’s a little similar, but with a drug that promises to fix everything wrong in your mind. No side effects or complications (of course!). “Maniac’s” main characters eventually go through a mind-bending drug trial through hallucinatory worlds. Starring Emma Stone and Jonah Hill, the show is one of Netflix’s more bizarre offerings in its roster of original series. 

“Homecoming”

Heidi (Julia Roberts) works as a waitress but for some reason, struggles to remember her time as an employee at Homecoming Transitional Support Center, a facility where soldiers are assisted to transition back into civilian life. As she digs deeper into the facility, she realizes just how much it is not what it says it is. Another Sam Esmail-created show along with “Mr. Robot,” this psychological thriller will keep you on the edge of your seat and have you guessing what the big twist of this strange company really is.