Chikhai Bardo

"Chikhai Bardo" is the seventh episode of the second season of the American science fiction psychological thriller television series Severance. It is the 16th overall episode of the series and was written by series creator Dan Erickson and executive producer Mark Friedman, and directed by cinematographer Jessica Lee Gagné in her directorial debut. It was released on Apple TV+ on February 27, 2025. The series follows employees of Lumon Industries, a biotechnology corporation that uses a medical procedure called "severance" to separate the memories of their employees: at work, Lumon employees, called "innies", can't remember anything outside of work. Outside work, Lumon employees, called "outies", can't remember anything about work. As a result, innies and outies experience two different lives, with distinct personalities and agendas. In the episode, Gemma Scout's relationship with Mark and role within Lumon is recounted. Meanwhile, Devon and Reghabi deal with the aftermath of Mark's seizure. The episode received acclaim, with many critics praising Gagné's direction and Dichen Lachman's performance, and noting the episode as a standout of the series. The episode borrows its title from the moment of death in Tibetan Buddhism. It was nominated for four Primetime Emmy Awards, winning for Outstanding Production Design.