Why Did Cobel Bolt? And Other Severance Questions.

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Each week, I delve into the mind-bending world of a captivating TV series known as “Severance Questions: Seven” to dissect its intricate plot twists and address the most perplexing, enigmatic, and critical questions left hanging after each episode. Expect a barrage of theories, some of which might border on the fantastical.

In essence, I’m your guide through the labyrinthine narrative, helping you navigate the show’s complexities and unravel its mysteries.

Just like Harmony Cobel throughout this episode, the series Severance accelerated significantly this week.

Initially, it didn’t seem like things were heading in that direction. To put it frankly, it didn’t seem like things were heading that way throughout “Who Is Alive,” which was more about developing tension with goats, tense hallway encounters, and eerie undertones. Mark and his sister came up with a plan to conceal a message within the floor tiles. When Dylan’s Inner self met his Outer self’s wife, it had to be an uncomfortable situation for both parties.

Just when it seemed the story was nearing its conclusion, Reghabi returned and flipped the script. From this moment on, there’s no turning back, not until Mark’s re-integration process is complete. I, for one, am eager to witness how events unfold, given the various factors we’ve explored. Moreover, it was a pleasure to encounter the goat folk. All in all, this episode offered an exhilarating experience on multiple fronts.

Where is Mark at right now?

We can pinpoint his physical location – he’s in an improvised lab, undergoing experimental brain procedures by a scientist who may have been discredited. This situation should give you insight into his emotional state as well, considering the ordeals his consciousness (Outie) has recently faced. His late wife might still be alive, and this could be part of a clandestine scheme orchestrated by his employer, who until recently was both his superior at work and his neighbor, as well as his sister’s lactation consultant – a complex web of secrets that’s quite a lot to grasp. It’s an intriguing plotline, reminiscent of the TV show Severance. I recommend watching it this week if you haven’t already.

As a movie enthusiast, I’m intrigued about what this latest episode implies for our protagonist, Mark. Did the reintegration procedure work as intended? Was the Innie/Outie flash at the end of the episode a clue to his condition in the conference room and the synchronization of the two wavy lines? We’ve only seen snippets of this procedure in season one, which left us more puzzled than informed. Reghabi seems to have a better understanding this time around, but there are still many unanswered questions. What can we expect when Mark visits Lumon again and steps onto that elevator? The show has certainly taken an unexpected turn, leaving me even more captivated.

Nearly makes one forget the humor in the situation: The entire incident seemed designed to establish Mark’s strategy for searing a phrase into his eyesight as a means to communicate with his Innie. However, Reghabi swiftly appeared and bluntly stated, “No, you fool. That idea won’t succeed.

What scared Cobel, and also, what other cassettes do you think she has in her little hatchback?

Two things here that we can address separately.

In this episode, Cobel mostly found herself in various situations rather than taking decisive actions. She initially fled the town following her encounter with Mark at the end of the previous episode. However, she then had a change of heart and returned. She subsequently confronted Outie Helly again about reinstating her old job, using the intense voice that Patricia Arquette effortlessly employs to instill fear in onlookers. This includes children who may unknowingly trespass on her property. Once Helly invited her inside for a discussion and the suspicious security guard took a menacing step forward, Cobel fled once more. It’s intriguing to speculate why she acted this way, as it suggests that something is amiss. Given Lumon’s history, one can’t help but wonder if they might harm her, imprison her, subject her to mind experiments, or even feed her to the goats – although the latter seems rather far-fetched.

In the beginning of the episode, she inserted a Stone Roses’ “Love Spills” cassette into her car’s stereo while driving aimlessly. This implies that the Stone Roses, a genuine band from our world, are present in the universe of Severance. This opens up the possibility that other bands and musicians from our reality might be featured on the show. With that in mind, one might speculate that she also has other cassette tapes to select from in her vehicle. I personally imagine that she must have at least one Pat Benatar album tucked away.

Wait, are we getting a Milchick redemption arc?

It’s possible that he… It seems he may be more than just a machine, given the way he reacted when Natalie showed him those paintings of a black Kier. He hid those items in a closet, indicating a desire for privacy about them. His occasional displays of human-like behavior this season, such as lying and manipulating team members after visiting their homes at night on his motorcycle, suggest a level of complexity beyond simple programming.

It seems to me we’re not quite at that point yet, as Milchick, who’s always on the job, still appears to hold firm to company loyalty. However, there might have been a hint of uncertainty beneath his trademark mustache this week. I’ll keep a close eye on developments.

Is Natalie the most terrifying character on the show right now?

The competition was close between her and Miss Huang – something about a child without expression in a powerful role sends shivers down my spine, and her unexpected appearance over the intercom during Dylan’s family visit didn’t improve that feeling – but then Natalie performed a cunning maneuver by sauntering around Milchick in the office while presenting him with paintings. That’s some top-notch antagonist behavior.

Or:

The race was neck and neck between her and Miss Huang – an expressionless child in power leaves me feeling chilly, and her sudden appearance on the intercom during Dylan’s family visit didn’t help matters – but then Natalie pulled off a sly move by swirling around Milchick in the office while handing over paintings. That’s some high-quality villainy.

Or:

It was a close call between her and Miss Huang – seeing an emotionless child in control makes my blood run cold, and her sudden interruption during Dylan’s family visit didn’t make things better – but then Natalie executed a clever trick by twirling past Milchick in the office while delivering paintings. That’s some top-class villainy.

All three options aim to convey the same message while using slightly different wordings and sentence structures for variety and readability.

With regards to that circumstance and the doubt that she may have only blinked a handful of times throughout her existence, I’m quite certain that upon finding myself in the same room with her and her gaze fixed on me, I would swiftly disintegrate into a heap of fine powder.

Did your skin start crawling off your body in secondhand embarrassment as Mark and Helly just kind of wobbled around in that hallway almost kissing for almost 40 damn seconds?

Indeed, it had been nearly forty full seconds. Upon rechecking, I found that such a duration is quite prolonged for a moment to savor, particularly in the year 2025 when people seem to have hummingbird-like attention spans. By around the ten-second mark, I began to feel restless. Yet it persisted, and persisted, and persisted.

This scene exhibits the show’s self-assuredness that its viewers will endure the awkwardness, and it might be one of the most cringe-worthy moments in this series thus far. It resembles an uncomfortable standoff reminiscent of “Should we kiss? Or not? A little peck? Hug? Kiss? Lean in? Lip lock? No tongue, right? Wait, how long have we been here? Is it more awkward now if we don’t kiss?” that lasted nearly a minute. To be honest, I might consider leaving and finding another job after witnessing such an extended discomfort.

That will be an exciting thing for reintegrated Mark to navigate going forward.

Did you think, maybe for a second or a number of minutes, that Lumon had set Dylan up with a Fake Outie Wife to tell him a story about what a loser he is out there as a way to make him value his current job more?

I indeed did so. This was partly due to my suspicion towards Lumon at present, but also because it’s not every day you see Merritt Wever portrayed as a distressed housewife. As a result, when Outie Dylan appeared at home later, lounging on the couch with his wife trying to motivate him to do more than watch cartoons while the kids caused chaos, I was genuinely taken aback.

This leads me to two conclusions.

Soon, something different is likely happening with Outie Dylan, given that you don’t typically cast Merritt Wever in the role of a distressed homemaker.

2. In truth, Lumon intended for Dylan to perceive him as a failure externally – genuinely – which aligns with my belief that their actions were aimed at feigning success.

Part of me wishes he had landed that job at Great Doors.

Why is the goat lady’s desk just sitting there on the grass?

There’s an overwhelming number of queries concerning the enigmatic goat room run by individuals in costumes. At the moment, it’s challenging for me to comprehend its mysteries. To start forming theories about it, I need more data. Therefore, I will concentrate on what I already understand: it amuses me that the supervisor has a desk set on an unleveled patch of grass.

It shakes quite a bit, causing her to likely spill a lot of coffee on her assorted goat documents. That’s probably why she seems so exhausted.

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