The second season of Severance has had some major moments, and the latest episode delivered a significant reveal. While viewers have plenty of burning questions, creator Dan Erickson hasn’t addressed them, offering only subtle hints as to how this episode affects the rest of the season, and the reasons behind a pivotal moment that took on new significance by the end.

Episode four, “Woe’s Hollow,” concludes with the MDR crew discovering Helly has been in touch with Helena Eagan, Mark’s Outie, since their reunion in the season premiere. This revelation comes at the cost of Irving B.’s job, who was fired for attempting “collegial murder” and was subsequently rebranded as his Outie by Lumon. In an interview with TVLine, Erickson stated that both events will significantly impact the rest of the season. For the Innies, Mark and Dylan’s new relationships – particularly Dylan’s budding romance with his Outie wife Gretchen – will now be viewed through a different lens, as prior episodes’ events were based on a lie. This twist is devastating for the characters, leaving them reeling.

The show’s exploration of bodily autonomy raises important questions, particularly regarding Mark’s intimate encounter with Helena/Helly the night before the events of the episode. As Mark was under the impression that Helena was Helly, this incident sparks debate about consent. The creator acknowledged the importance of addressing this theme, stating that the show doesn’t shy away from difficult topics like bodily autonomy, where people’s bodies can operate independently of their minds. Erickson stressed that the writers had thorough discussions about this scene prior to its filming.

Erickson further explained that both Mark and Helly are victims in this situation. Mark’s mentality was misled, as he believed he was with one person when, in reality, he was with someone else. Helly, meanwhile, is now faced with a troubling situation, given that her actions have been undetected due to her lack of mental presence. An upcoming episode will delve deeper into the characters’ reactions to the recent events.

For now, viewers will have to continue watching Severance to uncover more details, and you can find out what the stars have to reveal about the episode by visiting Variety.

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