How Soon Until Dylan Snaps? And Other Severance Questions.

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As a die-hard film enthusiast, I delve into the enigmatic world of “Severance: Seven Questions” every week to dissect the mind-bending twists of one of TV’s most intricate series. Each episode analysis focuses on the oddest, most puzzling, and critical plot points left unanswered, offering theories – some might even call them wild!

Greetings again, and I trust you had a delightful time over the weekend. It seems, however, that your ORTBO wasn’t quite as smooth sailing as you had hoped. Let me clarify, there were some unexpected events: The company heiress played a trick on an employee by pretending to be someone else, only for it to backfire when a colleague exposed her deception, causing quite the commotion. Additionally, Kier shared a tale about an unusual office incident involving children and inappropriate behavior, which didn’t seem to go down well with everyone. And lastly, the marshmallows were unfortunately not enjoyed as planned? Well, it seems we may have some interesting conversations ahead when we return to work.

Indeed, this week’s episode has confirmed that Irv has departed. Characters seem to be growing bolder with Milchick, and tensions are at an unprecedented peak. The show, known for its peculiarities, seems to be getting even more strange and uncomfortable. It appears that things will remain unconventional moving forward as well. Hang on tight, folks! Milchick is exerting greater control. Mark is experiencing some visions. Irv and Burt are planning a ham feast. Quite intriguing, isn’t it? However, these developments also bring about several questions, quite a few of them in fact. But for now, let’s zero in on these seven queries.

Is Mark’s body falling apart now, too?

In a movie or TV series, there’s hardly anything more unsettling than a character starting to cough lightly – it seldom ends well. The only instance I can recall where it didn’t turn out badly was in The Muppet Christmas Carol, where Tiny Tim managed to survive thanks to three spirits visiting a wealthy, old, and mean man during the night to teach him a lesson about humanity. However, I doubt that we should expect such supernatural intervention for Helena Eagan’s father before this season concludes. It’s possible, given this show’s history, but it might just be a minor irritation related to the climate there. Perhaps he only needs a lozenge and some hot tea along with his medication and the disgusting concoctions provided by his live-in scientist. But I wouldn’t put my money on that. Instead, let’s remain vigilant and include Mark’s health among his growing difficulties.

It appears the complications are mounting for our protagonist. Let’s begin with him reappearing post-ORTBO encounter on the hospital floor and running into Helly R., who resembles the Lumon CEO in her Innie form, having deceived him under false pretenses during their tent encounter. One might wonder what course of action to take in this predicament. Is it justifiable to be angry at the deceived Innie, unaware of the truth? Should he address the issue with her? But would that help matters? Does Helly deserve to know about Helena’s actions involving their body, and is our protagonist the best choice to deliver such information given his unwitting role in it? This ethical dilemma could be explored for days. Additionally, we haven’t even touched upon how betrayed he feels knowing that the same individual reported their investigation into Ms. Casey’s affairs straight to the higher-ups. In light of the more extreme option of setting fire to the building, I suppose being a bit frosty and distant at work isn’t the worst reaction.

Additionally, there’s the matter of his intimidating boss confronting him inside an elevator. Furthermore, it appears that his reentry into society is going smoothly, yet he keeps seeing spectral images of his possibly deceased ex-spouse conversing with him in eerie corridors. To make matters worse, even though that cough might just be a minor cold, it certainly isn’t helping his already overwhelming circumstances.

Immediately procure a mix of Mucinex and kind-hearted spirits for him, urgently. His physical and mental health are deteriorating severely.

Is this weirder for Helly R. or Helena Eagan?

Alright, I understand that Helly R is the correct response. This revelation comes before we discover that her corporate persona had an affair with a colleague while impersonating her, which is quite unusual and hard to fully comprehend. All she is aware of at this moment is that she mysteriously woke up soaking wet in a snowy forest, where one of her colleagues attempted to drown her Outie (inner self). Now, the same Outie has sent her back to work. This is certainly a lot of information and might be too much to fully grasp.

Let’s give a moment’s thought to Helena Eagan. While it may be difficult to feel much empathy towards her, given the circumstances, it must still be quite a tumultuous experience for her. She is a solitary billionaire who struggles to meet her father’s expectations and is being forced back into a situation where she has minimal control. To make matters worse, two of the four individuals she collaborates with – Irv and her own Innie – have attempted to end her life. Furthermore, she manipulated the third one into having intimate relations with her, leaving her uncertain about what transpired when they next meet.

Is it likely that I empathize with her regarding these circumstances? Not particularly, not as of now. Given what we understand about her, she might easily leave this job and spend the remainder of her days lounging in a hot tub sipping tropical drinks. However, there’s no denying that the whole situation is peculiar from top to bottom.

If you were forced to sit through a four-to-six-hour performance review, what would you order for lunch?

There are two ways you can go here:

You could approach it logically by choosing something soothing, nourishing, and enjoyable to eat before an extended, uncomfortable meeting where your superiors may deliver a critical assessment of a situation that didn’t go as planned – perhaps even one with less-than-ideal consequences such as almost endangering the boss’s daughter in a creek.

You have the freedom to make choices that might appear somewhat extravagant or inconvenient for others, such as selecting the priciest item on the menu, requesting frequent bathroom breaks, or choosing products with strong odors. This could potentially cause some discomfort for those who are conducting your extended performance evaluation.

Is it common to have lobster in chili? Could I please have two servings of that for Milchick? Perhaps this action might help Natalie grasp his feelings towards those troublesome paintings.

Speaking of awkward meals, how weird is Irv and Burt’s ham-and-wine dinner going to be?

As a film aficionado, I can’t help but find this intriguing. It promises to be quite unusual, even bizarre. Here’s hoping the upcoming episode delves deep into the lives of Irv, Burt, and Fields, their dynamic being what it is after their shared workplace romance, a passionate affair that led to a heated, incomprehensible altercation – the details of which they both seem to have forgotten. Adding to the mix, Fields is casually enjoying ham and wine, possibly grappling with feelings of jealousy. This setup certainly has potential for captivating television!

It’s quite possible that there are other points in the scene that might be considered more significant than what was initially perceived. Questions such as “Who was Irv talking to on the phone?” or “It turns out Burt didn’t retire” could have greater long-term impacts. However, what I truly crave is a scene featuring Christopher Walken and John Turturro at a dinner party. We all deserve that moment of joy.

How close is Dylan to snapping like a stale pretzel rod?

I’m concerned about Dylan quite a bit. He seems to possess unique insights, both more and less than others on our team at this moment. Mark and Helly are involved in something, or multiple things, and they each have their own feelings that come with it, some of which they might not even realize. However, none of these feelings are unknown to Dylan. Irv is no longer here, and he’s dealing with a great deal of emotional turmoil as a result. He feels the urge to express his anger in several different ways, but he holds back because he values the family time with his Outie’s wife and also recognizes that this job might be necessary for him, given that it has made him realize his own struggles and his wife’s signs of fatigue concerning them.

Additionally, he often struggles to keep his glasses perched correctly on his nose. While this issue may not be critical compared to others, it does drive me up the wall, and perhaps even him too.

If you were offered a watermelon sculpture of your beloved co-worker’s head at his fake funeral, what part of him would you eat first?

Instead of taking the lead, I’d rather observe from a distance initially. Perhaps they’re talking about the cheek, chin, or forehead – areas that are more prominent but not particularly striking. I don’t feel compelled to volunteer for the toughest tasks; let someone else take the risk and decide where to start. Once things have settled down a bit, then I might step up. Leadership isn’t all it’s cracked up to be, in my opinion.

In truth, there’s no ideal solution in this scenario; instead, there are different levels of unsavory options to consider. For instance, imagine if the first person grabs for the eyes or the lips? Or, even more disturbing, bites off the entire nose! It would be impossible to view that individual without a shudder of recollection. I appreciate watermelon, but under these circumstances, it’s simply not enticing enough.

Is there a creepier song in the whole entire world for a scary doctor to whistle as he ambles down an empty hallway with a tray of surgical tools toward a mysterious room where experiments are done that may or may not involve necromancy than “The Wreck of the Edmund Fitzgerald”?

Yes. “Mambo No. 5,” by Lou Bega.

2025-02-14 19:55