In an interview, Dan Erickson, creator of 'Severance', discussed the show's exploration of power and control, especially as seen in Season 2's finale. The evolution of characters like Mark Scout and Helena Eagan illustrates their rebellion against Lumon and their own outies, reflecting issues like body autonomy and consent. Scenes depicting the treatment of characters illustrate the psychological struggle and ethical dilemmas faced by severed employees, ultimately culminating in a poignant cliffhanger that deepens the series' tense narrative dynamics.
It was a little bit scary to talk about exploring those issues.
Inherent to the idea of severance is this idea of body autonomy and that something can be done to you without your knowledge or your consent.
We've always used severance as a mechanism to look at power and to look at control.
The season's final episode explored the themes of power and control in new ways.
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