Severance is a meticulously detailed show that leaves no choice to chance. Every aspect, from dialogue to production design, is carefully planned to fit into the quirky, sinister puzzle that the Apple TV+ series is constructing. Season two has wasted no time in escalating the mysteries of Severance, introducing new questions while keeping old ones burning. Here are some of the most pressing questions we have about season two:
1. Where is Ms. Casey? Her disappearance is the driving mystery of season two, as she was last seen being sent to “the testing floor” by Ms. Cobel in season one. Her absence raises concerns about what happens on the testing floor and her true identity as Gemma, outtie Mark’s presumed dead wife.
2. How did Gemma become Ms. Casey, and why? Lumon’s interest in their relationship and staging Gemma’s death raises questions about their motives and the importance of the project Cold Harbor.
3. What is Cold Harbor? Lumon’s project that Mark is unknowingly working on is shrouded in mystery, leaving viewers to wonder about its significance.
4. What is Ms. Cobel’s plan? Her grand scheme and connection to Mark and Gemma raise questions about her true intentions and motives.
5. What’s in Salt Neck? The mysterious location and its connection to Ms. Cobel’s past add to the intrigue of the series.
6. Where is Kier, PE? The show’s dystopian setting and its ties to reality leave viewers questioning the true nature of Kier.
7. Who’s on “the board”? The all-powerful decision-makers at Lumon remain unseen, leaving viewers to wonder about their role and influence.
8. What is the deal with Natalie? Her enigmatic personality and allegiance to Lumon raise questions about her true nature.
9. Why does Lumon want Ricken to rewrite his book for innies? The company’s motives behind this request and its impact on Ricken and Devon are unclear.
10. Why is Miss Huang a kid? The hiring of a young manager at Lumon raises questions about her role and purpose.
11. Why did Helly lie about her experience? Her deception and true motives leave viewers questioning her character.
12. Who is outtie Irv talking to on pay phones? Irv’s mysterious phone calls and detective work add to the intrigue of the series.
13. What’s up with the Exports Hall? The ominous location and its significance to the characters raise questions about its role in the story.
14. How will Mark’s reintegration go? The process of blending his two minds and the potential consequences add tension to the series.
15. Are the Macrodata Refiners actually doing anything? The purpose of MDR and their goals remain unclear, leaving viewers to question their role in the series.