Severance

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However, at the same time, the episode also resolves a massive mystery revolving around Helena’s identity.

The lead-up to this fascinating story development had many hidden clues and hints carefully woven into the overarching narrative.

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Irv catches her red-handed by asking what a gardener was doing outside her home at night.

Helena could have easily avoided raising suspicion by coming up with a plausible story before replacing her innie.

However,she seemingly underestimates the inniesand makes Irv suspicious about who she is.

Britt Lower as Helly/Helena in Severance

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Helly never trusted Lumon and would not believe Milchick if he told her they were not surveilling their moves.

When Helena watches the CCTV footage of her innie kissing Mark, she also seems envious.

Helena also seems too oversold on her innie’s romance with Mark based on the CCTV kiss footage.

Severance

Letting her return would have always been a major risk for Lumon.

Therefore, it makes sense that they replaced her with Helena.

She even tried to kill her outie to be able to get out of the job she hated.

Her whole demeanor during these moments seemed strange because Helly would never think twice before leading the way.