Severance Season 2 Ending: Was That Really Helena?

The Severance season 2 finale left fans questioning everything, especially Helly’s true identity in those final moments. Was it really her, or had Helena fooled everyone again? With Mark making a life-altering decision, the stakes couldn’t be higher.

Let’s break down the clues and uncover the truth behind Severance’s shocking ending.

Is That Actually Helena in Severance’s Season 2 Finale?

The Severance season 2 finale didn’t just blow our minds – it completely redefined our understanding of Helly and Helena.

With Mark choosing to stay behind instead of escaping with his outie’s wife, the final moments raised one burning question: Was it truly Helly in that last scene, or had Helena faked us all out again?

Could This Be Another Helena Fakeout?

Throughout Severance season 2, Helena has played a dangerous game of deception, particularly in episode 4, “Woe’s Hallow,” where she pretended to be Helly to manipulate Mark.

This manipulation planted doubt in both Mark and the audience – could we really trust what we saw? Given how the season ended, it was easy to suspect another switcheroo. If Helena could trick Mark once before, why not again?

After all, Mark’s decision to stay behind and be with Helly instead of his outie’s wife, Gemma, was a moment of profound emotional weight. If it turned out that he had been tricked by Helena, the implications would be devastating.

Not only would it cast doubt on his character’s arc, but it would also show just how deeply Lumon’s influence runs – even outside its walls.

What Does Britt Lower Say About Helly’s Fate?

Thankfully, we don’t have to keep second-guessing ourselves, because Britt Lower, the actress behind both Helly and Helena, has already provided some clarity.

In an interview with LA Times, she confirmed that it was, in fact, Helly in the finale’s final moments. That means no last-minute switch, no cruel Helena trickery – just Helly, making a desperate decision in a desperate moment.

Lower’s comments reveal a lot about what Helly was feeling in that scene. She described Helly as experiencing a rare moment of empathy, truly understanding what it means to be an outie.

This suggests that Helly’s decision wasn’t just about Mark – it was about reclaiming some control over her own existence. After being trapped in Lumon’s labyrinthine nightmare, she finally had a moment to choose something for herself.

Why Did Helly Choose to Stay With Mark?

Helly’s arc throughout season 2 was centered on an existential crisis: Who is she, really? While she may have despised Helena, she couldn’t escape the reality that they are, in fact, the same person.

Her fear of being left behind – of losing the only real connection she’s ever known – played a massive role in her choice.

And then there’s Mark. From the very beginning, their bond was undeniable, even if it was complicated. Mark’s decision to stay with her, rather than reunite with Gemma, is equally tragic and fascinating.

Was it truly love that kept him there? Or was it simply that, as an innie, Gemma was nothing more than a stranger to him?

What Does This Mean for Severance Season 3?

With season 2 leaving us on such an emotional cliffhanger, season 3 is bound to be a rollercoaster. Now that we know Helly made a conscious decision, the next chapter could explore the consequences of her choice.

Will she regret it? Will Mark? And how will their actions ripple across Lumon’s ever-expanding web of control?

One thing is certain: Severance has once again delivered an ending that keeps us talking, theorizing, and desperately craving more. Whether Helly’s choice was the right one or a terrible mistake, we’re all in for another mind-bending season ahead.

About Severance

Severance is an American science fiction psychological thriller television series created by Dan Erickson and directed by Ben Stiller and Aoife McArdle. It stars Adam Scott, Zach Cherry, Britt Lower, Tramell Tillman, Jen Tullock, Dichen Lachman, Michael Chernus, John Turturro, Christopher Walken, and Patricia Arquette.

The series premiered on Apple TV+ on February 18, 2022.

The plot follows Mark Scout (Scott), an employee of the fictional corporation Lumon Industries who agrees to a “severance” program in which his non-work memories are separated from his work memories.