Attention, Innies and Outies! The wait is finally over — the complete trailer for *Severance* Season 2 has just been released, providing essential insights into the repercussions of the shocking Season 1 cliffhanger.

### A brief recap of our previous position:
Season 1 wrapped up with severed Lumon employees Mark S. (Adam Scott), Helly R. (Britt Lower), Irving B. (John Turturro), and Dylan G. (Zach Cherry) executing a bold escape from Lumon Industries. While their plan faced some setback when Lumon reverted them back to their Outie selves, they succeeded in dropping some major revelations before getting apprehended. Most notably? Mark learned that his Outie’s supposedly late wife, Gemma, is alive and working as Lumon’s wellness counselor, Ms. Casey (Dichen Lachman). Yes, we’re still buzzing about it — and we’ve been buzzing for the last two and a half years.

### So, what lies ahead for the Innies?
Now that their secret has been exposed, what actions will the Innies take? And how will Lumon react? According to the trailer, Lumon’s response might not align with our expectations. Severed floor manager Mr. Milchick (Tramell Tillman) indicates that the Innies have gained notoriety in the outside world, inciting widespread demands for severance reform. However, as with everything at Lumon, this abrupt turn seems suspiciously convenient. While it appears the Innies won’t face immediate repercussions, we can’t help but ponder what hidden dangers remain.

### Mark’s new objective:
With the immediate threat looking less urgent, Mark’s Innie focuses on a new mission: saving Ms. Casey from Lumon. And if he and his fellow macrodata refiners can decode what their enigmatic work actually involves, that’s an added bonus. A mysterious comment from a new Lumon executive (played by Ólafur Darri Ólafsson) hints that their work may be remembered as “one of the greatest moments of this planet.” Whether that’s a positive or a deeply troubling implication is yet to be determined — but given Lumon’s history, we lean towards the latter.

Meanwhile, Mark’s Outie collaborates with his sister Devon (Jen Tullock) to unravel the enigma of Gemma’s survival and to investigate why Ms. Cobel/Mrs. Selvig (Patricia Arquette) appears obsessively fixated on their family. We’re cheering for them — not just out of fondness, but because we *require* answers.

### Other Outies in the limelight:
This season, the narrative isn’t exclusively centered on Mark. Irving’s Outie is spotted making cryptic calls from a payphone and might even encounter Burt’s (Christopher Walken) Outie. Simultaneously, Helly’s Outie — known as Helena Eagan, Lumon’s heiress — is in full crisis management mode, attempting to handle the fallout from her Innie’s revolt. As for Dylan’s Outie, he’s notably absent from the trailer, but we’re confident *Severance* will ensure he remains part of the action.

### New characters and additional enigmas:
As if all this wasn’t enough to digest, Season 2 presents new severed employees portrayed by Alia Shawkat, Bob Balaban, and Stefano Carannante. We also have a sneak peek of the revised goat room (yes, the goat room returns!) and meet Ms. Huang (Sarah Bock), a literal child who acts as the deputy manager of the severed floor. The layers of mystery continue to accumulate.

### The countdown starts now:
With so many questions left unresolved, it’s a relief that *Severance* Season 2 is on the brink of arriving to (hopefully) illuminate Lumon’s secrets.

Mark your calendars: *Severance* Season 2 premieres Jan. 17 on AppleTV+.