Severance Season 2 Episode 9: What does ‘The After Hours’ title mean?

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"The After Hours" is not just the title of Severance Season 2 Episode 9; it's also a spooky hint at one of the show's main secrets. It might remind fans of The Twilight Zone's 1960 episode with the same title, where a woman discovers she's a mannequin living unknowingly among people.

This connection makes viewers wonder if something weird is also happening to Gemma, or Ms. Casey, whose true self is still a mystery. Some think the episode title suggests Gemma was originally an Innie and later switched to the Outie world. Others believe Lumon has the power to move consciousness.

The title of Severance Season 2 Episode 9 carries more meaning than just being a catchy name. It echoes a chilling storyline from The Twilight Zone in 1960. This similarity has fans guessing what's up with Gemma, also known as Ms. Casey, whose true nature is one of the show's most intriguing puzzles.

Could it be that Gemma is a creation of Lumon? Or perhaps her identity has been twisted to serve some darker plan?

Episode 9 is likely to reveal secrets that could alter the course of the series.

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Severance's connection with The Twilight Zone

"The After Hours" episode of The Twilight Zone is about a woman named Marsha White who goes to a department store and finds out the ninth floor isn't real. She discovers she's actually a mannequin that lives as a human sometimes. This makes us wonder if Lumon in Severance is doing this with people's minds.

Gemma, aka Mark's Outie's wife, was last seen walking around the Testing Floor. This scene reminds us of The Twilight Zone's twist.

It might mean that what Mark thinks is real about her isn't actually true. Some have theories that Lumon can make or reuse people's thoughts, like what happens to the mannequins. These ideas make more sense after we learn in episode 7 that Ms. Casey goes through tests again and again.

The company in Severance might use 3D printing to change or move people's consciousness. It's like making avatars for people's minds. This idea comes from a lot of fans who watched the show and thought about it.

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Mark, Devon, and Harmony Cobel might make an unlikely alliance against Lumon on Severance

Abyss Recap's YouTube video for Episode 9 says Mark and Devon might be joining forces with a surprising ally, Harmony Cobel. Formerly an enforcer for Lumon, Cobel's change of sides adds a new twist to the ongoing puzzle.

Mark and the group need assistance to either grasp or take apart Lumon's technology, and Cobel might just be the right person to lead them through it. Her genuine intentions, however, are still questionable. Cobel, brought up under Lumon's influence, has a history of being quite manipulative.

Despite this, she could be incredibly useful due to her insider knowledge. Her potential to be an untrustworthy ally is evident from her past actions, yet the information she has could be a game-changer on Severance.

Dr. Reghabi warns Devon that Cobel is:

"Loyal to Lumon to her core… she’s a soldier."

Episode 8 reveals more about her mysterious background in Salt's Neck. This makes people wonder if she really wants to help bring Lumon down. In Episode 9, viewers will keep guessing if she's a true friend or just playing everyone.

As we get closer to the end, with everyone's feelings on edge, "The After Hours" is set to change everything. Will Mark and his group manage to escape from Lumon? Or will there be an even more surprising twist? What's for sure is that the second to last episode of Severance will lead to an explosive finish.

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Catch Severance Season 2 Episode 9 on Apple TV+.

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