“Diva down”: Severance fans are finally starting to feel bad for Helena and here’s why

Disclaimer: Severance fan theories and spoilers ahead!

Throughout Severance, Helena Eagan has been a character many fans dislike. As a top member of Lumon, she appears powerful and morally questionable. However, as the Season 2 progresses, some viewers notice changes in her. They see her power diminishing, a potential pregnancy, and a stark loneliness.

These factors are making some fans feel sorry for her. But Helena (Britt Lower) is still a controversial figure. While some understand her struggles, others remind us of her past, like how she used Mark and the broader implications of Severance. These discussions are intense, often happening on X, which used to be Twitter.

Here's what fans are talking about regarding Helena and the reasons behind their changing opinions:

With every new episode, Helena's downfall becomes more obvious. Some fans think her troubles were destined to happen. Was she ever really in control? Or was she fated to fail from the start?

One Severance fan hit the nail on the head when describing this:

“Diva down, but was the diva ever up?” — @successionista

Some fans have unexpectedly said Helena's struggles are as bad as, or worse than, Lumon's founder, Kier Eagan's. Helena's choices weigh heavily on her, and she feels all alone. Also, she's worried about the results of her actions.

“she’s suffered more than Kier” — @tomioneanti

Helena's storyline often draws comparisons to Shiv Roy from Succession. Both characters are strong, come from privilege, and have serious flaws. This makes Helena's gradual descent feel eerily similar to Shiv's spiral.

“Welcome back Shiv Roy!!” — @sofiameows

The relationship (or lack thereof) between Helena and Mark remains a hot topic of discussion. It's not clear if Helena has genuine feelings for Mark or if she's just using him for her own goals.

“She needs Mark badly” — @Costco01517758

Helena's mental health seems to be getting worse, and fans think her final collapse will be really dramatic and could even be disastrous.

“She’s gonna have the craziest crash out” — @Costco01517758

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Is Severance's Helena Eagan actually redeemable?

Severance brings up a major question about Helena: Can she ever be redeemed? While the innies are made to suffer, Helena chooses to get severed to be the poster girl for this emotionally violating procedure. She believed in Lumon's goals and stayed in her father's good books. But as she realizes her situation, is she a sad character or just getting what she chose?

Her actions are a concern. She didn't treat Mark well and used her own innie's identity for her benefit. This makes her moral status hard to figure out. There's also the question of whether feeling sorry can make up for what she's done. Some fans feel bad for her, while others think she's getting what she deserves.

Her story shows a common problem: Can regret cancel out bad deeds? Fans have different opinions on this. Some feel pity for Helena, while others think she's only facing the results of her choices.

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Helena’s downward spiral on Severance—what’s next?

Helena seems to be rushing towards a catastrophic end on Severance. There's speculation about what's next for her. Some think she might be pregnant from her encounter with Mark S in the tent during ORTBO. Others wonder if she'll face a violent situation. And there's the possibility she could turn on Lumon.

One theory that stands out is that Helena's situation echoes the innies' plight. Her loneliness, both physically and emotionally, may be a reflection of what the innies go through. If she ends up with no power, she might finally grasp the pain she's been causing. It's unclear if this realization will bring her redemption or push her into a darker place.

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