Severance Explores Gemma’s Tragic Journey and Lumon’s Sinister Experiments

Episode 7 of Season 2 delves into Gemma's past, Lumon's chilling testing floor, and the enigmatic Cold Harbor project.

The episode reveals that Gemma, Mark’s wife, has been subjected to multiple severance procedures, creating distinct 'Innies' for different experimental rooms on Lumon's testing floor.
Flashbacks explore Mark and Gemma's relationship, including their meeting as professors and their struggles with infertility, adding emotional depth to their connection.
Lumon’s experiments appear aimed at erasing individuality and emotion, with Gemma’s Innies enduring torturous scenarios like simulated turbulence and endless Christmas card writing.
The mysterious Cold Harbor project is hinted to be pivotal to Lumon’s plans, with ties to historical military references and potentially creating emotionless, programmable workers.
The episode highlights the sinister control Lumon exerts, with chilling performances from guest stars Robby Benson and Sandra Bernhard as Gemma’s handlers.