'Severance' S2E2 'Goodbye, Mrs. Selvig' - Deep Dive

In this Deep Dive episode, hosts Mario and Zach dissect Severance Season 2 Episode 2 titled 'Goodbye, Mrs. Selvig'. They discuss the potential motivations and actions of characters like Helena, Milchick, Cobel, Dylan, and Mark. The episode covers key scenes, potential plot twists, and intriguing fan theories, such as whether Cobel and Milchick are severed or if Helena has ulterior motives. An in-depth analysis of the implications of events like Mark discovering his innie fell in love, and possible connections to a mysterious 'Cold Harbor' mission are also analyzed. Engaging and speculative, the episode leaves listeners eager for what's to come.

00:00 Welcome and Instant Reaction Recap

01:10 Pineapple Mystery and Town's Barren State

02:29 Cold Weather and Personal Business Plugs

04:23 Episode Deep Dive: Helena and Helly

04:50 Audience Ratings and Nosferatu Discussion

06:54 Helena's PR Nightmare and Cold Harbor Mission

17:33 Severed Folk Discrimination and Job Struggles

22:29 Dylan's Motivation and Family Concerns

25:23 Irv's Investigation and Bert's Mysterious Role

31:04 Lumen's Control and Severed Employees Theory

33:34 Exploring the Double Agent Theory

35:27 The Mystery of the Goats

36:32 AI and the Future of Civilization

39:22 The Power Dynamics in Lumen

46:42 Theories and Speculations

52:30 Listener Comments and Theories

57:54 Favorite Characters and Scenes

01:04:23 Final Thoughts and Bets