Trump has mentioned the possibility of transferring 50% ownership of TikTok to the United States, while MrBeast is actively pursuing the acquisition of the app. However, it remains uncertain whether the company will entertain any offers for a sale. Initially, TikTok appeared receptive to the idea of being acquired, which would allow it to maintain its operations in the U.S. Yet, the company’s position has shifted, and recent developments suggest that TikTok is now less inclined to consider a sale.
Severance, a captivating psychological sci-fi thriller available on Apple TV+, was created by Dan Erickson and primarily directed by Ben Stiller. The narrative centers around four employees at a mysterious corporation called Lumon, where the nature of their work is so confidential that they must undergo a procedure known as severance. This process effectively divides their memories, ensuring that their work-related experiences remain entirely separate from their personal lives, creating a unique and unsettling dynamic.
Severance Creator Explains Key Plot Point From Season 2 Premiere
As Season 2 of Severance begins, the familiar quartet of Mark, Helly, Dylan, and Irving quickly comes together, eager to exchange their experiences from the outside world. Mark and Irving are open and honest about what they encountered, sharing their insights and revelations. However, Helly’s version of events raises eyebrows; she presents a skewed narrative of her time outside, claiming she woke up in a mundane apartment while her outie was engrossed in a documentary. This portrayal starkly contrasts with the truth, which reveals that her outie is actually an Eagan and the daughter of the Lumon CEO, who had willingly entered the severance program as part of an experiment.
Dan Erickson, the creator of the show, has provided insight into Helly’s decision to lie during the premiere of Severance Season 2. He explained that Helly feels a deep sense of shame regarding the revelations about her outie, which significantly influences her actions. This shame is compounded by her fear that her friends might not accept her once they learn the truth. Erickson emphasized that Helly is acutely aware of how her peers view the Eagans, and since she is one of them, this complicates her feelings even further.
“All of the characters were rattled by what they saw, in one way or another. And each of them has to make a decision when they come back as to how much of that they are willing or ready to share. Helly made the most horrifying discovery that she could have made — because she is, it turns out, what she hates the most. There’s a lot of shame that comes with that, and there is a concern that she won’t be accepted by her friends. She knows they all vilify the Eagans, and she is one. She doesn’t want to have to take on that baggage.”
Is There Another Explanation For Helly’s Lie?
This line of thinking provides a plausible rationale for Helly’s unexpected shift from her usual openness to a more secretive demeanor. Her coworkers initially accepted her explanation without question, but Irving’s skepticism began to surface as he noticed inconsistencies in her narrative, particularly regarding her late-night encounter with a local gardener. Despite these doubts, Helly’s deception continues to hold up for the time being, setting the stage for potential conflict as the plot unfolds.