Severance: Burt's Severance Marks Emotional Goodbye
With the season finale approaching, fans are left wondering about the fate of their favorite characters and the true nature of the mysterious projects and practices at Lumon, as the show's complex characters and storylines come to a head in an epic final showdown.
Ben Stiller discusses the pivotal scene in "Severance" episode 9 where Irving and Burt share a heart-wrenching goodbye, as Burt buys Irving a one-way ticket and wishes him well, implying that Lumon is after him, leaving uncertainty about Burt's fate and his true motives.
The scene marks the end of the story for Burt and Irving, at least for now, as Burt seems to be trying to redeem himself for past deeds. The executive producer and director, Ben Stiller, states that Lumon is a powerful company and Burt knows it, but doesn't confirm whether Burt is still working with Lumon. The episode also explores the complex relationships between characters, particularly Gretchen and Dylan, who have an emotional affair, and Irving and Burt, whose romance is put to the test.
The penultimate episode, "The After Hours," sets the stage for the season finale, which is expected to be 76 minutes long, and will likely address many unanswered questions, including the fate of Mark and Helly, and the true nature of the mysterious Cold Harbor project. The episode also delves into the mysterious project and the consequences of its completion, as well as the backstory of Cobel and the origins of the severed floor and Lumon's sinister practices.
As the narrative builds towards the finale, the severed floor is abandoned, and the Lumon brass remains fixated on it despite its lack of activity. The finale is gearing up to answer the biggest question left by the show: what happens to Gemma, and will the innies find their way to the other side of the foreboding black hallway, leaving viewers eagerly awaiting the conclusion of the season.
