Severance
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and Who are you?
From the very first frame of the series,Severancehas been deeply pondering that question.
All along, the innies have been seeking answers about who they truly are.
But the concept of identity is a constantly moving target.
Honestly, it might not have an answer at all.
But lets start at that glorious beginning, shall we?
It feels like a rollercoaster called Anxiety: The RideTM.
Who needs drugs when you haveSeverance?
He did not put in a formal request for this hug.
He hones in on his sister, Devon, but she keeps getting distracted by her newborn baby.
This is totally understandable but, in the context of this narrative, absolutely infuriating.
Instead, he follows the crowd and sits down for a book reading.
Unfortunately, when Devon goes to talk to Mark, she casually hands Cobel her baby.
During their chat, Devon answers Marks key question: Why did his outie put him in there?
While we know the answer to this question, its a sweet, emotional beat from Devon.
But its not a joke.
Cobel has fled the scene.
And the baby is missing.
Irving
When innie Irv comes to, hes painting.
Oddly, he doesnt seem to take much note of the image on the easel.
Instead, he takes a little tour around his apartment.
In the bottom of a trunk, Irv finds all sorts of information on Lumon.
Dylan G is Dylan George!
Irv also finds Burts information, address and all.
And its on like Donkey Kong.
He grabs his keys and heads outside.
John Turturros talent transcends dialogue as he gets in the car.
Can I do this?
I can do this.
Helly
The reveal of Hellys true identity is one of the biggest answered questions in the finale.
Its a twisted interpretation of her experience on the severed floor.
Shes looking fondly at Mark, dancing with her co-workers, and cheesing while prepping for her severance procedure.
Then she sees her father.
He says the whole world will get a severance chip.
Because of you, theyll all be Kiers children, he says.
To innie Helly, this sounds like a threat, not a promise.
The moment he leaves, Helly faces the mirror.
She recites the compulsion statement from the break room, and she only has to say it once.
Because this time, she fucking means it.
Dylan
Dylan is the real MVP of this episode.
And he was prepared to stay there even longer!
More weird waffle sex!
When that doesnt work, he tells him about his kids.
But its too late.
Dylan has tasted free air, so hes holding firm for his friends, but time is running out.
They all have purpose.
Dylan holds on until the last possible second, when Milchick body slams him to the ground.
The moment when Scott desperately shouts Shes alive!
will haunt me for the rest of my days, I swear.
What are the scary numbers?
Whats up with those goats?
Will innie Dylan ever get to see his kids?
Will the innies ever wake up again?
What will Burt say when he opens the door?
I understand if theres viewer frustration over the lack of answers in this finale episode.
Im going to love thinking about this show for months to come.
For me, the best shows are the ones that tease my brain with possibility.
Severed Sentiments
The Shes alive!
Thats a bighmmmto ponder.
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