Brief Summary
This video analyzes the Easter eggs, references, and hidden details in Severance season 2, episode 6, "Atilla." The episode's title references Burt and Field's pet name for each other, but also alludes to the historical figure Attila the Hun, who serves as a parallel to Kier Egan's tyrannical nature. The video explores the significance of the book "The Shadow over Innsmouth" by H.P. Lovecraft, which inspired the "Innsouth Legacy" series, and connects it to the themes of resurrection, immortality, and the "Deep Ones" in Severance. The video also delves into the implications of Mark's reintegration process, Helena's motives, and the potential for a twin pregnancy resulting from separate sexual encounters with Helena and Helly.
- The episode's title "Atilla" references Burt and Field's pet name for each other, but also alludes to the historical figure Attila the Hun, who serves as a parallel to Kier Egan's tyrannical nature.
- The video explores the significance of the book "The Shadow over Innsmouth" by H.P. Lovecraft, which inspired the "Innsouth Legacy" series, and connects it to the themes of resurrection, immortality, and the "Deep Ones" in Severance.
- The video also delves into the implications of Mark's reintegration process, Helena's motives, and the potential for a twin pregnancy resulting from separate sexual encounters with Helena and Helly.
Atilla: The Innsmouth Legacy & Kier Egan's Resurrection
The episode's title "Atilla" references Burt and Field's pet name for each other, but also alludes to the historical figure Attila the Hun, who serves as a parallel to Kier Egan's tyrannical nature. The video explores the significance of the book "The Shadow over Innsmouth" by H.P. Lovecraft, which inspired the "Innsouth Legacy" series, and connects it to the themes of resurrection, immortality, and the "Deep Ones" in Severance. The video also delves into the implications of Mark's reintegration process, Helena's motives, and the potential for a twin pregnancy resulting from separate sexual encounters with Helena and Helly.
Mark's Reintegration & Gemma's Fate
Mark recounts his reintegration experience from the previous episode, where he encountered Miss Casey, a 3D printed recreation of his deceased wife Gemma. The video explores the significance of Gemma's presence and her connection to the Cold Harbor project. It also discusses the possibility of Gemma's consciousness being transferred to Miss Casey's body, drawing parallels to Palpatine's resurrection in Star Wars.
The Innsmouth Legacy & The Cthulhu Mythos
The video delves into the "Innsouth Legacy" series, a trilogy inspired by H.P. Lovecraft's "The Shadow over Innsmouth." The "Innsouth Legacy" takes place in the Cthulhu Mythos universe, where the cosmic entity Cthulhu awaits his awakening to regain control of the planet. The video draws parallels between Cthulhu's ability to possess minds and drive them mad and Kier Egan's potential to take over the planet through resurrection.
Dylan's Human Experience & Deception
Dylan experiences love and physical contact for the first time, highlighting the humanity of Innies despite their perceived subhuman status. The video explores the consequences of Dylan's newfound emotions, including deception and selfish desires, which are presented as natural aspects of the human experience.
Bert's True Motives & The Mind Collective
The video examines Bert's disdain for the Mind Collective, a group of activists against the severance procedure. Bert's belief that he is destined for eternal damnation raises questions about his past actions and his potential involvement with Lumen. The video also highlights the eerie nature of Bert's personality and his possible connection to Lumen's higher echelons.
Helena's Motives & Sexual Tension
Helena continues to follow Mark, exhibiting a distinct personality from Helly. The video explores the sexual tension between Helena and Mark, drawing parallels to the romantic and lustful feelings experienced by other Innie-Outie pairs. Helena's jealousy of Helly's relationship with Mark suggests her own desire for connection and her dedication to serving her father and Lumen.
Mark's Reintegration & Parosmia
Mark decides to undergo the reintegration process, removing his severed chip. The video discusses the potential risks of this procedure, including the possibility of hemorrhage and the experience of parosmia, a common side effect of head trauma.
The Van Gogh References & The Circle of Life
The video highlights the use of wheat fields in the episode, drawing parallels to their representation of the afterlife in films like "Gladiator" and the circle of life in Van Gogh's art. The video also connects the scene of Dylan eating the watermelon head to Van Gogh's self-mutilation, suggesting a recurring theme of artistic references in the show.
Bert's Past & The Severance Procedure
The video revisits Bert's retirement message from season 1, highlighting the unsettling nature of his performance and his possible elitist tendencies. The video suggests that Bert's Audi may have been a Lumen employee prior to the creation of the severance procedure, implying a deeper connection to Lumen's history and operations.
