Severance just aired its season 2 finale, and season 3 is officially on the way.In a new interview with Alan Sepinwall at , the show’s creator Dan Erickson explains that big finale ending, teases plans for next season, talks about answering the show’s mysteries, and more.** if you haven’t yet watched the Severance finale.
On the season 2 finale’s shock ending Severance’s second season ends with a heart-wrenching moment.Right after getting Gemma out into safety, innie Mark is faced with a dilemma: go with his outtie’s wife into freedom—and possible reintegration—or stay with Helly.Mark chooses Helly, and the two run off through the severed floor together as Gemma is left alone, weeping.
Here’s Erickson’s explanation of what’s happening: Teases for season 3 and big future plans Erickson is at one point asked about the show’s tendency to throw its characters into dangerous situations, yet still keep them coming back to work.After the end of season 2, it seems wild that Severance could continue to offer a similar workplace setting in season 3.Here’s Erickson’s response: On a related note, he addressed the question of how long Severance is planned to go on.
Will mysteries truly be solved? Finally, Erickson is asked if he’s seen the show Lost, and is familiar with the series’ famously unanswered mysteries.He’s apparently a fan of Lost and found the show’s ending more satisfying than some.That said, he seems very mindful of the importance of answering questions that Severance seems to indicate are important.
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