Severance’s Britt Lower Knows Fans Have Debated Helena Vs. Helly R. In The Season 2 Finale, And She Shared The Definitive Answer

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The show Severance often leaves viewers puzzled, and with Season 3 yet to come, a major question concerning Helly R. and Helena is stirring up discussions among fans. At the end of Season 2, we were led to believe it was Helly who assisted Mark in rescuing Gemma and instigated a rebellion against Lumon. However, some viewers have put forward theories suggesting that it might have been Helena down there instead. Recently, Britt Lower, the actress who plays Helly, has clarified whether her character’s inner or outer self was on the severed floor during that crucial scene.

In anticipation for Season 3, actress Britt Lower recently chatted with The Hollywood Reporter about Season 2, focusing on a particular argument her character(s) stirred up. Many theories surrounding Helly are circulating, but one popular notion proposes that it was actually Helena who was with Mark in the closing scenes instead of Helly. When questioned about this and the possibility of not truly knowing which persona she embodied, Britt Lower expressed:

The humor in that situation is undeniable. It’s important to clarify that there’s no deception behind the Severance collaboration. As you watch the entire episode, you’ll notice that Helly (Adam Scott) traps Milchick (Tramell Tillman), and her colleague Dylan (Zach Cherry) steps in to assist. In a surprising move, Helly climbs onto the tri-desk, recalling her friend Irving (John Turturro), and gazing out at the bustling crowd of Innies… This dialogue encapsulates the central query of the series: Are Innies truly human?

Previously, we’ve been deceived, and in Season 2, Helena disguised herself as Helly, leading fans to speculate. Therefore, even though it appears that Helly is involved in the finale’s events, there remains a hint of doubt that we might be fooled once more.

Despite what it might appear, Lower believes this isn’t the case. By following her innie’s activities from the first season to the second, she figured out why Helly acted as she did at the end of the most recent finale.

In the first season, Helena communicates to Helly that she’s not an individual and has no authority over her own body. Helly felt disconnected from the significance of their tasks on the Lumon floor and expressed a strong desire to escape at any cost, even risking her life for it. The underlying question in season one is essentially: “Who am I in relation to this work that seems devoid of meaning to me (Helly)?

Continuing to break down Helly’s evolution on the severed floor, Lower said:

Gradually, she’s cultivating a selected family circle consisting of Irving, Dylan, and Mark. The bond she shares with these cherished individuals becomes the central focus of season two. Each of these characters has recently uncovered new insights about themselves, which only intensifies their quest for significance and fulfillment in life.

Indeed, I must concur – as a devoted movie enthusiast, I’d rephrase that intriguing statement thus: At the close of Season 2, the innies are filled with renewed determination to survive. They take a stand against Mr. Milchick, and it’s worth mentioning that Mark and Helly swiftly return to the office, having momentarily stepped out, leaving Gemma waiting just outside the floor.

From their understanding of Lumon and their outer selves, it seems they’re poised for conflict. This conviction leads Lower to assert that Helena cannot be the one with Mark by the end of Season 2, effectively settling this argument.

In that instance, when she stood at the three-desk and declared, ‘They grant us merely half a life, yet expect us not to battle for it?’ It’s hard for me to imagine anyone else uttering those words.

In agreement with Lower’s viewpoint, I find it hard to accept that Helena could behave this way. Her actions fall more within Helly’s character. Although she convincingly pulled off a deception in the first part of the season, I don’t think she would carry on with such deceit while masquerading as her inner self. While she may question her role at Lumon, I can’t imagine her causing such extensive damage (at least that’s my take on it). Consequently, even before Lower challenged the idea, I believed it was Helly.

Indeed, the actress has verified it. This character is Helly, and I’m eager to discover how this innie (inside person) and her outie (outside person) navigate the events unfolding on the dismembered floor of Lumon in the next season of the upcoming Apple TV+ series.

Unfortunately, we don’t have a release date yet for Season 3 of Severance, so let’s make the most of it by catching up on the first two seasons using an Apple TV+ subscription in the meantime. As you wait, continue pondering and speculating about all the insights Britt Lower shared with us.

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2025-05-22 04:37