Unraveling the Mind-Bending Romance Secrets of Severance’s Triangular Obsession in Season 2
The Twisted Web of Love in "Severance" Season 2
In the world of "Severance," loving two people at the same time can be a complicated and twisted affair. This is especially true when the two people you love are each connected to a different part of your own being. In a recent interview with Vanity Fair, executive producer and director Ben Stiller revealed that the second season of "Severance" will delve into how an Innie and an Outie can love two different people, and what happens when they do.
A Twisted Love Triangle
At the end of season 1, Mark’s Innie, which only exists within the confines of the mysterious and nefarious company Lumon, discovered his Outie’s wife. While Outie Mark (Adam Scott) was under the impression that his wife Gemma (Dichen Lachman) was dead, Innie Mark knows she’s alive after seeing her photo. However, there’s a problem – Innie Mark had already begun an office romance with Innie Helly (Britt Lower). Stiller assures us that the second season will unravel the tangled web of this interdimensional love affair.
The Double Life of Love
Stiller explains, "Is Outie Mark going to find out that Innie Mark knows? And how is Outie Mark going to deal with that? At the same time, I think we’ve sort of developed a relationship with Innie Mark and Helly on the inside that feels like it’s going somewhere. So there’s a natural tension that’s growing there between Outie Mark’s interests and Innie Mark’s interests." This tension will undoubtedly lead to some unsavory consequences in a season where series creator Dan Erickson says "things get darker."
The Consequences of Discovery
The Innies have gained enlightenment of their existence. But, at what cost? Stiller explains, "The information that has come out into the world that Mark’s wife is alive—if that is actually something that people believe and follow up on, it would have ramifications, obviously, for Lumon going forward. And if Lumon somehow gets exposed, what would happen to the lives of all these Innies who, basically, only exist in Lumon?"
What’s Next for "Severance"?
Stiller and co-star Adam Scott will likely propose more questions for us to consider in their upcoming Severance podcast, which premieres on January 7, 10 days before the show’s return on January 17. We can’t wait to dive back into the twisted world of "Severance" and uncover the secrets that lie within.
[Image: Lumon employees staring with fear in their eyes]
Sources:
- Vanity Fair interview with Ben Stiller
- Kotaku article on "Severance" season 2
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