Severance

Warning!

This article contains major spoilers for Severance season 2’s episode 7.

However, Gemma’s first pregnancy failed due to a miscarriage.

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Gemma found comfort when the fertility clinic started sending her letters to aid her recovery.

In one of the flashbacks, she skims through a bunch of cards.

In Buddhism, Bardo serves as the transitional period between death and rebirth.

Dichen Lachman as Gemma Scout in Severance season 2

Custom Image by Dhruv Sharma.

In Buddhism, Bardo serves as the transitional period between death and rebirth.

Chikhai Bardo is the fourth stage in this transition, representing the inception of the process of death.

This visual choice seems to align with its exploration of the liminal space between life and death.

Dylan stealing the Chikai Bardo card in Severance season 1

Lumon has already “killed” her by isolating her from the outside world.

Created by Dan Erickson and directed by Ben Stiller and Aoife McArdle.

Mark Scout and Kier Eagan with the painting of Kier taming the Four Tempers in Severance in the background

Severance