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Severance S2 Episodes 5 & 6: Milchek's Shocking True Identity & Helena's Identity Crisis

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Release Date: 11/11/2025

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In this episode of Scene N Nerd, hosts Sarah Belmont and Will Polk dive deep into the intriguing dynamics of Severance Season 2, Episodes 5 and 6, titled "Trojan's Horse" and "Attila." The dynamic duo unpacks the emotional fallout as the team at Lumon grapples with loss, exploring the complex relationships between the severed employees and their Outties. 

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Timestamps

0:48 Sarah's K-Drama Deep Dive: A Weekend of Binges and Discoveries
10:09 Severance S2 Episode 5: Cold Open Symbolism & Initial Reactions
12:47 Unraveling Lumon's Guardians: Milchek and Ms. Huang's Peculiar Roles
22:00 Milchek's Performance Review: Microaggressions and Lumon's Cult of Kier
27:35 Irving's Note: Dylan's Choice and the Export Floor
30:20 Episode 6: Unprotected Connections and Severance Motivations
35:39 Milchek's True Allegiance: Reformer or Sleeper Agent?
41:02 The Perils of Reintegration: Mark's Physical Manifestations
45:58 Irving and Bert's Dinner: Souls, Past Lives, and Unsevered Attraction

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