There were many revelations in theSeverancefinale, but one packed a particular punch.
(Spoilers, detailed plot threads, and very specificSeverance-speak obviously ahead.)
The last room waiting for her was Cold Harbor, which offers the biggest emotional test of all.
Jon Pack
As he tore it to pieces, the couples anguish was clear on both their faces.
It just sort of came out, she says.
We tend to do that.
Jon Pack
Generally, we tend to be quite apologetic about things that we cant control.
What was your first impression of the script?
I wanted to confirm the infertility issues were handled the right way.
That was also really important to Jessica [Lee Gagne], the director.
I think its important that its represented, especially because women now, were burdened with so many roles.
I think modern women are constantly being pulled in this direction and that direction.
And sometimes we feel, I know I do, I feel like Im failing at all of it.
Theres a lot to balance.
Being a working mom is so hard.
You know, with being both a mom and the powerhouse that she is.
She told me…its important for them to see mommy go to work.
The infertility scenes were incredibly realistic in a way I had never seen before on TV.
How did you and Adam approach telling this story?
Adams as extraordinary a person as he is an actor.
In terms of developing the relationship, I think his generosity and kindness helped create that sense of familiarity.
Its one of those things that just isnt in the conversation.
It was so important for Jessica to make it feel authentic.
They were great that way.
You mentioned speaking to women who had experience with miscarriage, who were they?
I wanted to not just make it like, Oh well, because everyone’s experience is different.
You feel like the one thing that should come so naturally is so difficult.
Its a real thing that women go through regularly.
When to me, and I assume most women, it was pretty obvious.
What do you think?
I see the theories and Im like, Oh wow, I didnt even think of that.
But I have a go at just tell myself, You know what?
Maybe theyre right, maybe theyre wrong.
And [show creator] Dan Erickson is such an incredible talent.
Im just looking forward to seeing what he comes up with.
Although I know hes admitted to reading the Reddit thread.
I dont know, maybe hell find inspiration.
My main question on Gemmas captivity is, Whats with all the weird outfits for each different room?
I feel like it was Dr. Mauers infatuation with her.
Hes enjoyed living out this fantasy.
Thats how I justified it.
It seems like its just part of his little experiment down there, which makes it even more creepy.
What do you think?
To be honest, I didnt even ask Dan that question.
You have a nine-year-old daughter.
How did your own motherhood journey inform your portrayal of Gemma?
In terms of my daughter, I feel like she was coming whether I was planning it or not.
I cant imagine my life without her, as hard as it is sometimes.
How do you feel about the cliffhanger?
Even though Im on the show, Im a fan of the show, and youre so torn.
Britts done such a wonderful job of giving this Helly character life and with Mark S. and their dynamic.
So its a real conundrum.
Sometimes I joke that they have to find a new, modern way of a timeshare relationship.
I was rooting for Gemma and Mark to escape, but I think Im in the minority.
A lot of the audience seems to be more pro-innie.
Its really interesting to see how connected the audience has become to the innies.
But I mean, it makes sense.
Thats who theyve been spending time with the most.
So I dont know what’s going to happen.
I have no idea.
I mean, the best emoji to describe it is just the brain exploding.
I know, and its so complicated too.
She has so many different innies.
I wonder if shell do the backyard brain surgery.
Its like, what do you do when you have so many innies?
