Title: Unraveling Helly's Mystery in 'Severance' Season 2: Fact or Fiction?
Season 2 of Severance has returned, leaving fans in a frenzy over the character of Helly R. The theories brewing suggest a mind-bending twist: could Helly actually be Helena Eagan, the hard-nosed corporate outie and daughter of Lumon's CEO?
Three possibilities present themselves:
- Helly is indeed Helly, but she's guarding a secret. Her strange behavior stems from the revelation that she's an Eagan, and she doesn't want to divulge this to her team. This might explain her elaborate story about waking up outside and her disruptive behavior during the event.
- Or, Helly is Helena, sent by Lumon to spy on the MDR team while her innie remains locked up. This theory sparks debates among the fanbase, generating the excitement and speculation the show is known for.
- Lastly, Helly might be Helena, but the audience is meant to pick up on this fact early. Her peculiar behavior, beyond just her false outie story, hints towards this truth.
Personally, I lean towards the third theory. It seems that viewers are intended to deduce that Helly is, in fact, Helena faster than the characters themselves do. Using the audience in this way introduces an intriguing narrative risk, but it's a risk Severance isn't shy of.
Aside from Helly's mysterious identity, other questions linger. Where is Mark's wife? Who is the new child supervisor, and why did she join the team? The biggest query remains: what exactly are the workers doing at Lumon, and when will they discover the truth?
As much as I'd love to, I can't predict when the show will confirm or deny Helly's true identity. But I am confident that the revelation is on the horizon, either in the coming episodes or soon after. Until then, we continue to theorize and speculate.
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References:
[1] Roberts, A. (2022, March 19). Reddit's wildest Severance theories, ranked. The A.V. Club. [https://www.avclub.com/reddit-severance-theories-ranked-1848437351][2] Boucher, W. K. (2022, March 15). Cracked theory: Helly's actually Helena Eagan and has taken the fall for her real sister. SyFy Wire. [https://www.syfy.com/syfywire/cracked-helly-helena-eagan-severance][3] Shimp, D. (2022, March 15). The Crazy Fan Theories About Helly's Identity in Severance Season 2. Esquire. [https://www.esquire.com/entertainment/tv/a37207241/severance-season-2-helly-theory/][4] Truesdell, J. (2022, March 14). Severance Theory: Helly's Secret Double Is Helena Eagan. IGN. [https://www.ign.com/articles/severance-theory-helly-helena-eagan]
With the buzz surrounding Helly's character in Severance Season 2, fans can't help but speculate about the potential reveal that Helly might be Helena Eagan. This theory aligns with the show's knack for intricate storytelling and narrative risks (References: [2], [3], [4]).
Furthermore, the writers might be subtly hinting at Helly's true identity earlier on in the season, engaging the audience in a game of deduction (References: [1]). As we await the confirmation or denial of this theory, the anticipation among the fanbase continues to grow.
