Theories and Predictions for ‘Severance’ Season 2: What Could Happen Next?
The Apple TV+ psychological thriller ‘Severance’ became an object of fans’ interest due to its unique script, grim corporate environment, andbots/Grendel both received positive reviews as they created a new concept suitable for mature audiences, and a drama series about a tech company taking on existential horror was a fresh concept to viewers. Seemingly fans have already been waiting for Season 2 and people start to guess where could the story go. In this blog post, we will discuss the main theories and predictions for the new season, summarize the major moments of Season 1 again, and give some advise on the Season 2 watching.
Recap: What to Remember from Severance Season 1
Before diving into Season 2 theories, let’s recap some pivotal details and cliffhangers from the first season:
1. Lumon Industries’ Enigma
Imaginary company called Lumon Industries is at the core of the show. Its infamous “severance” process consists in the division of the employees’ memories into the “innie”, as the working personality, and the “outie”, as the private persons. While the working world views this as sustainable means of managing conflict between work and family, others deem it as a dehumanizing approach to working. For how much of its existence people have been genuinely unsure of what Lumon’s severance program is really about.
2. Mark’s Dual Life
Mark Scout (played by Adam Scott) is our ‘everyman’ – the viewer’s avatar. His “innie” is a dedicated employee with no awareness of what goes on beyond his workplace, his “outie,” is a man who has lost his wife, and is trying to carry on. The Season 1 finale delivered a jaw-dropping twist: Mark’s wife Gemma whom everyone thought was killed in the fire is alive and now working as Ms. Casey a severed employee.
3. Helly’s Rebellion
The main changed during the first season was that Helly R. (Britt Lower) became a leader of the group of people fighting against Lumon. Her decision to betray Lumon Corporation and become the leading activist against it only makes her rebellion even more interesting because she is the daughter of the Eagan family that founded the company. While trying to tell everyone the ethical vices of the severance at the gala in the finale, Helly’s outie began to take over and disrupted her speech.
4. The Innie Revolt
The last episodes depicted how Mark, Helly, Dylan and Irving planned and fulfilled their dream of transforming outside workplace for some time, to become their innie personalities. Such ‘overtime contingency’ showed the unexamined realities of their outie lives, but much has remained unsaid.
Ideas for ‘Severance’ Season 2
The following fan theories provide a glimpse into possible developments:
1. Gemma’s True Role
One of the biggest mysteries is of whom and why the woman, who is currently alive and works as Ms. Casey, is wife of Mark. Is her severance a consequence of testing or does Lumon have some tie with Mark’s life? Some fans believe that it was Lumon corporation who staged Gemma’s “death” in an effort to try out how far severance technology can go. Season 2 could wonder what kind of past is possible for her: how she can get back her past; what will happen to Mark now that she is back.
2. What Lumon’s Severance Program Was Aimed at
Suddenly, severance was not just useful for making companies run better, as Season 1 previously suggested. Can Lumon be trying to apply memory control for other societal uses as well? Some fans still speculate that the company’s goal is to build a society where one can change memories to keep people obedient, mute or even live eternally by ‘copying’ personalities.
3. Helly’s Redemption Arc
It is also for this reason that Helly rebellion against Lumon is confounded by her as an Eagan family member . Her innie is very much against the program while her outie seems to be fully supportive of it. Season 2, for instance, could try to explain the nature of the psychological civil war within her and whether she attempts to unite her sides in order to build an effective rebellion.
4. Irving’s sexual obsession with Burt
I just didn’t glean from Irving, whose preoccupation with both Burt and the map in outie’s apartments, a hidden motive. Some of the fans went on to suggest that one of the show’s best characters, Irving, could have been an outie all along working to snoop into Lumon’s business. Is it possible that Irving and Burt’s relationship can be inclined to bring down severance program?
5. Loaning to the Eagan Family
The way the Eagan family controls Lumon Industries, and the company’s treatment of its employees implies that they all are the followers of Kier Eagan. Season 2 may examine the family’s purpose and their covert practices and how this manipulation over frames the Lumon practices.
6. Dylan’s Sacrifice
Dylan’s stupidity of got physically hurt in order to defend his coworkers could mean that he is the one who will lead all the rebels. However, no one knows the history of his outie. Were Dylan’s personal goals somehow connected with Lumon’s main goals?
Predictions for Season 2
Based on these theories, here’s what we might see in the upcoming season:
1. Expanded World-Building
Maybe season 2 would extend beyond the confines of Lumon and show how that company impacts the real world. The familiarization with new characters, for instance, journalists, whistleblowers or ex-employees, could bring new ideas to the severance program.
2. Interior versus Exterior
This conflict between innies and outies will probably escalate more in the future. As to how the outies will receive rebellion from their innie counterparts remained to be seen. Are innies going to become more independent in the future or is Lumon going to take tighten its grip?
3. Teaching People About Kier Eagan’s Life
This piece implies that the mysterious character of Kier Eagan dominates Lumon thr. Season 2 could treat viewers to the origin story, principles, and objectives of the programme and the uncertainty indulging the veneration of his persona.
4. A Newwide Opposition Movement
Even in Lumon’s controlled environment where Helly tries to stage a protest at the gala, it is implied that publicity of the Company’s wrong doings will create a mass revolution. Is there formation of a resistance against severance in Season 2 or is Lumon too powerful to overthrow?
In this article, we look at the two primary categories of influences that have affected technological development; technological advancement and risk. There might be more about the mechanics of severance technologies in Season 2. Is it possible that there would be side effects – something like memory leaks or even eventual psychological breaks? It will also be useful to know what other innovations might Lumon still be working on.
How to Season Two of ‘Severance’
1. Target field and the date of release
‘Severance’ Season 2 is expected to be launched on Apple TV+, which act as the home of the series. The general release date has not been stipulated yet, but the company’s production alerts hint at mid to late 2025. Always converge to Apple TV+ announcement for more on the official dates.
2. Catch Up on Season 1
If you need a reminder, all episodes of season one are available on Apple TV+. It would greatly benefit to watch important episodes, or the last one, before going into Season 2 without prior knowledge.
3. Join the Conversation
Join the recent lovers community of ‘Severance’ show. Fans of the TV show /r/True Detective on Reddit, Twitter hashtags, and fan blogs are full of theories and posts. You and your friends will benefit if you speak out your thoughts and make predictions.
4. Set Notifications
Make sure that settings allowing for notifications on the Apple TV+ app are allowed or follow the show for more on the trailers, episode releases, or other related articles.
Final Thoughts
It appears that ‘Severance’ season 2 can go even further in terms of the plot development and bring even more challenging twists and turns. Whether the audience is vibing with the corporate espionage twists of Lumon Industries or studying the effects of severance on character psyche , or diving deeper into the series beyond the office walls, the new season sure won’t disappoint.
The theories and predictions listed above offer more than enough to feed fan’s hungers while they wait for the next episode. What do you think would occur in the Season 2? Let me know your theories in the comments below!!