Severance Unveils Lumon’s Sinister Agenda: It’s Not About Clones!

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In the tenth episode of Severance Season 2, we uncover additional details regarding Lumon’s grand plan, effectively putting an end to the persistent speculation about clones.

Before diving into Severance Season 2, Mark, who plays the role of Adam Scott, has already busted the speculation that Lumon’s main objective is human cloning. In his own words, such an endeavor would be nothing more than a “dull and uneventful” twist in the Apple TV+ series we all know and love.

As the narrative unfolds, it becomes apparent that he wasn’t just trying to deceive us. In Season 2 Episode 7, we learn that Gemma isn’t deceased, but instead is being detained on the Testing Floor. Her different personalities, or Innies as referred to, are activated in separate rooms, which were secretly labeled by Mark without her knowledge.

The final document on the list is titled Cold Harbor. Cobel cryptically tells Mark, “Should you have finished it, then… she’s already met her end.” [Spoiler alert!]

What does “grand agendum” mean?

In the final episode of Severance Season 2, Mark’s character successfully completes Cold Harbor. A robotic figure resembling Kier Eagan, covered in wax, applauded him, saying that Mark was bringing “my great plan” closer to completion.

True to the style of Severance, the wording is unduly pompous – instead of using “plan”, they prefer to use “grand agendum”. In essence, this grandiose term simply signifies Kier’s broader purpose or primary goal.

Just as “fetid moppet” is taken from Medieval English and refers to a smelly child, “agendum” is derived from Medieval Latin and signifies a list of tasks to be addressed or actions to be taken.

In the complete storyline, the somewhat ominous Kier robot makes an appearance at the MDR office following Mark’s completion of the Cold Harbor document.

Mark and Helly stare at each other in amazement as they hear, “By submitting your 25th Macrodata file, you’ve brought my grand plan a significant step closer to realization. This makes you among the most influential individuals throughout history.

“Revel now in the fruit of your labors,” it adds, before inviting Milchick to take over. 

Kier Eagan’s “eternal war against pain” 

From the events of Severance Season 2, particularly the finale, it seems that Kier’s grand plan has no connection with cloning. Rather, it appears to revolve around eradicating an individual’s suffering and past traumas.

Though it may initially seem altruistic, the reality is much darker. Lumon no longer aims at simply disrupting work-life harmony; instead, it’s constructing an entirely novel way of living that obliterates individual uniqueness.

In my own words, Cobel had cautioned Mark that wrapping up Cold Harbor would inevitably mean that Gemma, as we both know her, was no more. True enough, he did, and Gemma stepped into the last chamber, only to activate another Innie – a likeness of her, it seemed, but this one was devoid of pain.

Her attire at Cold Harbor mirrors exactly what she had on when she experienced her “death” (was taken by Lumon), and she’s tasked with dismantling the crib Mark purchased for her, called “col d’Arbor”, prior to her devastating miscarriage – a traumatic event of great significance for her.

She recalls nothing and feels no emotion towards the situation. From his own vantage point, Jame Eagan inquires via the intercom, “Who are you?” To which, Gemma replies, “I have no idea.

The melody of Billie Holiday’s ‘I’ll Be Seeing You’ drifts into the space. This tune might ring a bell; you may recall hearing it when Mark was assembling the photo featuring him and Gemma during Season 1, and it resurfaces in Season 2, playing as Gemma reflects on Mark taking apart the crib.

In simpler terms, this scene suggests that they are checking if there’s still any lingering pain. However, the test results indicate that there isn’t. Doctor Mauer tells Jamie, “The shield is effective. She feels no pain… it’s wonderful.

As a fervent admirer, I can’t help but notice another hint dropped in the finale of Severance Season 2 that points towards an ultimate goal: Drummond mentions Kier’s “eternal struggle against pain.” Furthermore, the phrase “remedium hominibus” is emblazoned on every license plate within the town of Severance where our story unfolds. Could this be a clue to unraveling the mysteries that lie ahead?

Translated from Latin, “Remedium” means a cure or remedy, and “Hominibus” means for men or humanity. So, when combined, it forms “A remedy for humanity.” This remedy refers to something that can alleviate all suffering, which we can call “the end of pain for all humans.

But at what cost? Presumably, eradicating the person they once were.

Mark is the chosen one

Before the testing stage was over, Mark suddenly barges into the Cold Harbor room, swiftly taking Gemma with him. This abrupt action lets Gemma flee, but it also leaves unanswered a significant mystery heading into Season 3: precisely what would have transpired had they remained?

Could it be that she’d become a permanent Innie without any harm, or might they instead have ended her life and utilized her chip to develop a new Severance method worldwide, claiming it would alleviate humanity’s persistent pain and anguish?

As a gamer, I’m still scratching my head over why only Mark managed to pull off this feat, given that we’ve had the Severance Protocol under our belts for roughly 15-20 years now, and Lumon boasts global branches worldwide. It leaves me wondering if there’s a secret ingredient I’m missing in my gaming strategy!

Furthermore, for the past two years, Mark has been laboring on the lower level with colleagues such as Irving, Dylan, and Helly. If Mark is the only one with the necessary skills, what have the others been doing?

Perhaps his exceptional coding skills could be attributed to his deep understanding of Gemma, as he seemed to know her better than most employees knew their closest family members. This was evident when he achieved the “freshman fluke,” a remarkable accomplishment for a newcomer.

The student’s remarkable achievement on his initial assignment at Lumon, completed in just one day, was unlike anything seen before, revolutionizing the procedures within the MDR department.

It’s possible to think that Mark, either through destiny or purpose, might be instrumental in bringing about Kier’s “grand plan”.

Sadly, Lumon’s deep affection for his wife seems intended to ultimately lead to her demise (however, their scheme remains unfulfilled when Mark rescues Gemma just in time).

In a different perspective, Kier viewed pain as the ailment itself, yet Severance repeatedly underscores that the supposed “remedy” could potentially be just as harmful or even more so.

To learn more about the realm of Severance, delve into details of the Lexington Letter, the Glasgow Block, and the Nine Fundamental Guidelines. Additionally, you might want to check out our compilation of top-notch TV series from 2025 so far.

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2025-03-21 07:49