Severance Season 2 delves deeper into the shadowy corridors of Lumon Industries, where the boundary between reality and the surreal blurs, presenting a world as intriguing as it is unsettling. As Season 1 left audiences with more questions than answers, one of the most enigmatic elements remains the unexpected appearance of goats within the sterile confines of this corporate behemoth.
As we inch closer to the premiere of Severance Season 2, it’s time to delve into the myriad fan theories swirling around these goats and explore how they could reshape our understanding of Lumon’s sinister undertakings.
The Board Members of Lumon: Goats in Disguise?
A theory that has captured the imagination of many comes from a Reddit user, Wambaloma, suggesting that the goats wandering Lumon’s halls are none other than its board members. This speculation posits that Lumon has developed a technology capable of housing human minds within goat bodies.
The theory suggests, “I imagine that Lumon figured out how to store human minds in goat bodies a while back and aims to advance their technology to taking over human bodies.” This chilling prospect raises questions about the ethical boundaries Lumon is willing to cross and hints at a deeper, darker purpose behind the company’s experiments.
A Test Before the Leap: Goats as Lab Rats
Drawing from the show’s original pilot script, which featured a rat with Lumon’s severance chip, another theory suggests that the goats serve as test subjects for the company’s memory-severing technology. Before this controversial procedure is applied to humans, it seems animals are Lumon’s guinea pigs. This theory underscores the moral quandaries surrounding biotechnological experimentation and sets a grim precedent for the treatment of both animals and humans within the show’s universe.
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A Distortion of Reality: The Goats as a Mask
An even wilder theory from Reddit user Mortazo questions the very nature of reality within Lumon, suggesting that the goats might not be goats at all. This theory posits that what the employees, or “innies,” perceive could be filtered through some form of manipulation, hiding the true nature of their tasks and surroundings. “The goats aren’t really goats, but actually human children, possibly clones,” the theory suggests, introducing a dystopian possibility that Lumon’s experiments reach far beyond what we’ve seen.
The Future of Lumon in Severance Season 2
Expanding on the theme of experimentation, another Reddit user, Numuhukumakiakiaia, speculates that the goats are part of Lumon’s cloning tests. This theory hints at a future where Lumon could clone “wiped versions” of individuals for their own purposes, echoing the darkest chapters of science fiction. If true, this could imply that characters like Mark’s wife Gemma are part of a larger, more sinister scheme, elevating the stakes for Severance Season 2.
As “Severance” continues to weave its intricate narrative, these theories not only serve as testament to the show’s captivating complexity but also highlight the eager anticipation with which fans await its return. Whether any of these speculations hold true remains to be seen, but one thing is clear: the goats of “Severance” have become a symbol of the show’s ability to challenge our perceptions and expectations.
With Severance Season 2 poised to unveil new layers of Lumon’s enigmatic world, viewers can only hope for answers to the myriad questions posed by its debut. Until then, the theories will continue to proliferate, each offering a unique lens through which to view the chilling possibilities of “Severance’s” reality.
As we eagerly anticipate the unraveling of these mysteries, one thing is certain: the show has secured its place as a cornerstone of speculative fiction, inviting viewers to ponder the ethical implications of technology’s relentless march forward.
