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Is this classed as cheating?

Severanceseason 2 has introduced an intriguing new concept: cheating with a person’s ‘outie’.

Irving standing on a porch at night in Severance season 2 episode 6

“You must eradicate, from yourself, childish folly…"

Dylan G and Gretchen are a prime example of this.

On the outside, Dylan’s ‘outie’ is not onlymarried to her, but they have children.

It’s very sadistic and has formed one of this season’s most intriguing subplots.

Seth Milchick reading his performance review in Severance season 2 episode 5

“You must eradicate, from yourself, childish folly…"

A similar theme was explored with Mark and Helly.

After the disastrous season 1 finale, it seems she’ll do anything to salvage the company.

An awkward dinner party

Burt potentially being a villain was not on my 2025 bingo card.

Dylan and Gretchen embrace in Severance

Oh, Dylan G…

Yeah, that’s awkward.

Something’s not right here.

A second attempt at reintegration

Reintegration sounds incredibly dangerous.

Christopher Walken as outie Burt

What is Burt up to?

Will Mark successfully reintegrate?

Or has Reghabi’s experimental procedure just caused more harm than good?

An extreme close-up shot of Mark standing in a Lumon hallway in Severance season 2 episode 5

That didn’t go well, did it, Mark?