Severance Season 2 Confirms Shocking Fan Theory About Helly’s Identity

Heads up: The following may contain spoilers! The second season of ‘Severance‘ has only begun, yet one of the most intriguing fan theories appears to have been validated this week. In the first season finale, it was revealed that Helly (Britt Lower) is actually Helena Eagan in the real world. This secret has not been shared with other characters, and despite Mark’s request for them to reunite at work, Helly chose to keep it hidden. This has sparked some speculation among viewers already, but Episode 2, titled “Goodbye, Mrs. Selvig,” seems to verify that Helly is indeed Helena in disguise. As Reddit users noted, the elevator did not produce two dings when she returned to the Severed floor.

As a film enthusiast, I can’t help but be captivated by the intricate narrative of “Severance,” where each character has two versions: an “innie” and an “outie.” In the case of Lower’s character, Helly and Helena stand out as uniquely different. It appears that Helly, at least until her speech at the Lumon gala in Season 1, was genuinely aligned with the Macrodata Refinement Department.

Currently, things have undergone a shift. At Mark’s urging, his three colleagues were summoned back to MDR and appeared to receive some accommodations to persuade them to remain – everyone except Helly. In Episode 2, we witness Helena convincing Cobel (Patricia Arquette) to accept a new position with Lumon. It’s Helena who presses Mark (Adam Scott) to resume work to complete the “Cold Harbor” file for an unexplained reason. This project seems connected to Mark’s estranged wife, Gemma, but we’re yet to understand the details. Helena is tasked with this assignment at the behest of the board and returns to work as a result.

It sparked speculation among some fans that Helena might not have been separated at all, but could be in disguise instead, posing as Helena within MDR. This theory aligns well with the idea that Lumon would need a spy inside the organization, and they possess sufficient video footage and recordings to teach Helena how to imitate Helly. Moreover, several viewers interpreted the elevator scene as a hint that this fan theory could be accurate.

Originally stated: “I just rewatched it and you’re right. There’s a ding when the elevator starts to go down for everyone but not for her!!”, “her look of disconcernment on her face is really really interesting.”

Upon a second viewing, it appears you were correct that there’s a sound when the elevator descends for others, but not for her. Furthermore, her expression of worry is quite intriguing. The discussion among other viewers has also turned towards who might be aware of Helena’s undercover position and who remains uninformed about it.

Kicking off the season with this major revelation promises an exciting journey filled with potential additional surprises leading up to the climax. Catch new episodes of “Severance” every Friday on Apple TV+, and don’t forget to mark your calendar for March 21st, when the season finale airs. Right now, you can stream Season 1 exclusively on Apple TV+.

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2025-01-27 00:39