Severance
Warning ! This clause contains spoilers for Severance time of year 2 , episode 1 .
Irving ’s news report inSeveranceseason 2 , installment 1 revolve about around his unwillingness to excuse what come about to him in season 1 ’s finale , his decision to leave Lumon , and his logical thinking why . As a lively member ofSeverance ’s cast of characters , Irving naturally has a big character in the premiere of the much - counter 2d season . After the cliffhangerending ofSeveranceseason 1 , audiences have been hold off patiently to see what became of the show ’s characters after they disobeyed Lumon irreparably .
The energizing ofSeverance ’s Overtime Contingency Protocolsaw the employment personality of Irving , Helly , Dylan , and Mark S wake up outside of Lumon ’s offices . Thedifferences betweenSeverance ’s innies and outieswere highlighted more than ever at this import , as the four navigate a life-time that was completely alien to them . Where Irving is bear on , the case sought out Christopher Walken ’s Burt before realizing the latter was in a human relationship with someone else on the outside , leading to his despondent journeying and conclusion to quit Lumon inSeveranceseason 2 , episode 1 .
Irving Was Embarrassed That He Used His “Overtime Contingency” To Find Burt Instead Of Get Help
Irving Was Also Likely Dealing With Intense Heartbreak
As shortly asSeverance ’s core cast are reunite in season 2 , episode 1 , they explain what they discover on the remote human beings , only with a few hiccup . Mark S tells his friend the truth , yet Helly lies about her discovery that her outie ’s identity is Helena Eagan , the successor to Lumon . Irving , meanwhile , decide not to tell his friend anything , keeping his experience under wraps . He finally divulges to Dylan that he go to rule Burt , which ties into his reasoning for not telling Mark S or Helly in several ways .
falling out season 2 has finally confirmed a release engagement , but enough time has passed since season 1 that it ’s deserving look back at the biggest twist .
For one , Irving is in all probability humiliated that he did not search help for himself and his workfellow as Mark and Helly did , but instead somewhat egotistically pursued his continued relationship with Burt . second , Irving is likely in unbelievable hurting after finding out that the man he roll in the hay is in a kinship with someone else outside of Lumon ’s severed floor , and does not wish to relive such heartbreak by explicate to his friends . These feeling , as well as other deep - rooted aspects from Irving ’s time of year 1 arc , saw him wish to bequeath Lumon for good inSeveranceseason 2 , episode 1 .
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Irving’s Innie Didn’t Think There Was Purpose Anymore After Seeing Burt’s Outie Was In A Relationship
Irving’s Heartbreak & Crisis Of Faith Led To Him Giving Up
Towards the end ofSeveranceseason 2 , episode 1 , Irving and Dylan discuss the former ’s decision to exit the severed floor once and for all . The scene ’s excellent performances likely contributed toSeveranceseason 2 ’s positively charged follow-up , with Irving unwrap he is done with Lumon . One reason why is his letdown after seeing Burt in a relationship ; Irving ’s work spirit inSeveranceseason 1 was massively bolster by his connection to Burt . Now that this seems almost fake or faithless after seeing Burt ’s partner on the outside , Irving feel there is slight point to his severed life .
If Irving leaves Lumon , he does not have to know with this sense of nonmeaningful life as his outie has a different one …
This slightly links to the crisis of faith he suffered inSeveranceseason 1 after learning that his work is nonmeaningful . InSeveranceseason 2 , episode 1 , Irving despitefully says to Dylan that the former is just a piece of work fringe benefit to the latter , connect to his belief that there is no purpose anymore . If Irving leaves Lumon , he does not have to live with this sensation of meaningless aliveness as his outie has a different one , with another benefit being block Burt ever live .
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Why Irving Finally Agrees To Stay With MDR In Severance Season 2 Episode 1’s Ending
The Mysteries Of Lumon Proved Too Strong To Ignore
In the last scene ofSeveranceseason 2 , episode 1 , Irving returns to the MDR work party and commits to his time to come as a sever employee , begging the question of why after his earlier decision to leave . One reason as to why Irving stayed could be his committedness to retaliation . Irving , like Mark , Helly , and Dylan , in all probability need to expose Lumon for the awful condition severed employee confront , something that is likely only bolstered now that he feels almost tricked into having a relationship with Burt thanks to theterrifying severance outgrowth .
Another reason as to why Irving agree to stay could be his friendships with Dylan , Helly , and Mark . Dylan especially induce the case for why he needs Irving at Lumon inSeveranceseason 2 , episode 1 , which likely rock Irving and forced him to confront that , despite his personal issues , his friends need help . Moreover , the mysteries of Lumon probably tempted Irving . Irving mentions his outie ’s picture of a sorry way with an lift inSeveranceseason 2 , episode 1 , and uncovering what this means could lead to Lumon ’s exposure and deeper , darker secrets coming to light .
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Severance is a psychological thriller series featuring Adam Scott as Mark Scout , an employee at Lumon Industries who undergoes a " severance " procedure to separate his body of work and personal memories . However , as work and lifespan persona mysteriously begin to clash , it quickly becomes unclouded that not all is as it seems . Created by Dan Erickson and directed by Ben Stiller and Aoife McArdle .
