Severance Talks to Itself
In the final episode of Season 2 of “Severance”, there’s a moment that seems both unavoidable and incomprehensible. So far, the show has built an almost impenetrable barrier between Mark Scout, who is grappling with grief following his wife’s death, and his counterpart within Lumon, Innie Mark S. These two characters are intrinsically connected; each Mark’s existence hinges on the other’s ongoing involvement in the process. Despite being essentially the same person, they are distinct entities. Innie Mark is unable to communicate with Outie Mark, and this inability to connect has been the primary source of conflict throughout the series.