
Mrs. Cobel notably avoided speaking to the Board with Helly at the end of Severance Episode 3, leaving many wondering why.
Patricia Arquette's character took center stage in the latest Season 2 episode, revealing what happened to her post-Season 1. After fleeing Lumon, she eventually returned, seemingly ready to face the consequences.
Her journey led to a final conversation with Britt Lower’s Helly outside Lumon HQ, where she pleaded to get her job back. However, when given the chance to return, she suddenly ran.
After requesting her job in Severance Season 2, Episode 3, Mrs. Cobel abandoned negotiations right after Helly suggested speaking with the Board.
This was a surprising move, as her previous scenes showed her determined to return to Lumon. She had been heading back to seemingly accept an offer made in the prior episode.
Yet, when confronted with reentering, she fled. The key moment was when Helly offered to "speak with the Board," which immediately made Cobel leave without a second thought.
The Board remains a mystery in the series, ruling Lumon from the shadows with no direct interactions, unseen faces, and orders carried out by subordinates.
Simply mentioning them was enough to scare Cobel away, making her rush back to her car and leave, ignoring any potential job offer.
While no clear reason is provided, some speculate she knows the true meaning behind "speaking with the Board."
A popular theory is that the Board poses a serious threat to Cobel, possibly planning to kill or harm her. Given her long tenure at Lumon, she understands their power and influence.
Hearing the Board mentioned might have signaled to her that they intended to eliminate or forcibly sever her, wiping her personality and replacing it with a more controllable version, like Ms. Huang or Ms. Casey.
Helly (or Helena) could be orchestrating this move, hiding her true identity as a member of Lumon’s founding family from her severed coworkers.
This moment could be a turning point for Cobel, pushing her to escape and potentially align with Adam Scott’s Mark S and the severed workers.
Her actions may disrupt Lumon’s plans, leading to greater conflict within the company.
Severance Season 2 continues with new episodes releasing every Friday on Apple TV+.
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