In the penultimate episode of Severance's second season, the poignant relationship between innie Dylan and his outie wife, Gretchen, unravels. Gretchen informs her husband that she has kissed his innie, leaving him devastated. The emotional turmoil escalates when her denial of Dylan's awkward marriage proposal breaks his heart. Merritt Wever, who plays Gretchen, describes the situation as "emotionally grotesque," emphasizing the complexity of loving both versions of a person. Her portrayal of Gretchen's conflicting emotions adds depth to the narrative, addressing themes of identity and sacrifice within the show's central premise.
"It's a horrific bind, because if her husband quits, this man ceases to be. If he doesn't quit, this man stays down here in this underworld in pain, and she can't see him."
"I liked that there was a lot of room to play things instead of just say things. This instance, I liked the water I was being asked to swim in."
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