In a shocking twist, the much-anticipated finale of *Severance* Season 2 aired last Friday, leaving fans cheering and crying in equal measure.

While Gemma's much-desired escape from the ominous Lumon Industries appeared within reach, the reality turned grim as her hopes crumbled.

The finale culminated in a gripping scene where Innie Mark guides Gemma to an exit from the horrifying testing floor. However, instead of following her to freedom, he makes the heart-wrenching decision to stay behind with Helly.

This choice, as explained by Dichen Lachman—who brilliantly portrays Gemma—makes a certain emotional sense: “My feeling was she was piecing together that he had gone through this procedure, because Mark would never do that.” Gemma’s inner turmoil is palpable; she is left “hoping and praying” for a way to connect with either Mark's Innie or Outie.

"It’s heartbreaking," Lachman admits, noting that although the moment thrilled fans rooting for a potential Mark and Helly romance, they would also be “a little bit torn” by the emotional stakes involved.

Gemma's journey throughout the episode is a rollercoaster of trust and discovery.

When Mark finds her disoriented in the Cold Harbor room, she hesitantly decides to follow him despite her complete severance and lack of memory of their relationship.

"I think all of the Innies have parts of their Outies," Lachman suggests.

This bond—though subconscious—fuels Gemma's instinct to trust Mark, even when her mind doesn’t remember him.

As fans are eagerly anticipating Season 3 of *Severance*, questions abound about Gemma's next steps outside the clutches of Lumon.

“There are so many possibilities,” Lachman hints.

With so many Innies left stranded within Lumon, the future of these characters remains uncertain.

Lachman expresses her reluctance to probe creator Dan Erickson too much about the storyline, but she did manage to throw a question his way regarding Gemma's numerous Innies.

His enigmatic response left her pondering what might lie ahead.

With Season 3 confirmed, the suspense surrounding Gemma's fate—with both her escape and her emotional connections—promises to keep viewers on the edge of their seats.

Will she find her way back to Mark? What will become of the Innies still trapped within Lumon? Stay tuned, because the mystery is far from over!