SEVERANCE Unveils Shocking Truth About Goats and Their Dark Role in Lumon’s Secrets!

In the final episode of “Severance‘s” second season, the goats made a return. One particularly cunning member of this flock, brimming with both energy and guile, unveiled the reason behind Lumon’s storage of an entire department of these animals. The mystery surrounding the goats was finally solved in “Cold Harbor.” However, the truth about their role at Lumon is far more disturbing than we could have ever anticipated. Although we now understand their function, the presence of these creatures at Lumon casts a new light on Kier Eagan and his followers’ perception of him.

The enigma surrounding Lumon’s livestock department, where employees tend to a large number of goats, has been a central puzzle on the show since Mark and Helly discovered it in season one. This has sparked numerous speculations. However, contrary to popular belief, these goats are not connected to cloning or resurrected CEOs (at least not yet confirmed). Instead, their role appears to be rooted in ancient practices. It seems that Lumon uses these goats as sacrificial animals, burying the bodies of people they’ve killed alongside them. Given the frequency of such events, they seem to require a consistent supply of high-quality goats and have sacrificed many over time.

As the project “Cold Harbor” neared its end, Mr. Drummond called for a goat from Mammalians Nurturable. The head of the department, Lorne (portrayed by Gwendoline Christie), clad in ceremonial attire and adorned with makeup, delivered one to a designated ritual chamber. Upon her arrival, Drummond, in a manner reminiscent of Kier, questioned if it had “spirit” and “cunning” since it held an essential role. “This animal will be laid to rest alongside a treasured woman, whose soul it must escort to the gates of Kier,” he explained.

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Following Lorne’s assurance that this goat possessed exceptional vitality and was the wisest among its peers, he brought it indoors. There, he readied a certain type of handgun resembling a bolt action pistol. She questioned how many more of her cherished creatures would have to perish at Lumon’s hands, and he replied with as many as their founder had decreed. Just moments before the goat was to meet its demise, Drummond remarked, “We dedicate this animal to Kier and his ongoing struggle against suffering,” offering a glimpse into the ambition of Lumon’s founder.

In a surprising turn of events, Emile the lovable goat wasn’t used as a sacrifice. Mark’s daring maneuver to enter the elevator hallway on Teting Floor caught Drummond’s notice just before Lorne slaughtered the goat. Then, in a swift and heroic act, she rescued Mark S., thwarting an angry Drummond who was attempting to strangle him. With the bolt gun aimed at her superior, she declared that there would no longer be any more killings. (However, things didn’t quite go as planned….)

Lumon functions not only as a multinational corporation but also as a religious institution. Kier Eagan isn’t just the founder of a business; he holds a divine-like status within Lumon. The organization’s top loyalists believe that Kier has a role in the afterlife. However, whether they genuinely hold this belief (given their uncertainty about such matters) or view this ritual as an effective means to instill obedience among employees, the query persists: why goats? One plausible explanation might be symbolic representation, tradition, or perhaps a unique aspect of their faith and practices.

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Intrigued by your query! Let me rephrase it in a more natural, conversational manner: Why are goats chosen for sacrifice by Lumon instead of other animals like lambs or cows? Is there something unique about goats that make the Eagan family and their faithful believers think they have a special connection to guide deceased spirits towards Kier?

The show “Severance” hasn’t explicitly stated this, but it has hinted at some striking similarities between the character Kier and Jesus Christ. These resemblances could provide valuable insights into why goats are significant. For instance, like Jesus, Kier was a carpenter. Furthermore, in season one, Irv B. suggested that Kier employed disciples to convey his teachings for him, much like how followers of Jesus spread his words. Notably, the people at Lumon often speak about their Founder with reverence similar to how Christians discuss Jesus.

If Kier is symbolically referred to as Lumon Jesus, the use of goats as a sacrificial analogy presents an intriguing perspective. In a well-known passage from the New Testament, Jesus metaphorically distinguishes those destined for Heaven (the sheep) from those bound for eternal damnation (the goats). “They will be sent to everlasting punishment.

Is Lumon suggesting that spending eternity with Kier is a form of penance or that the souls of the damned can only be redeemed by being with Kier in the afterlife? Or could it be that he sees this as Kier providing eternal salvation? Drummond referred to Gemma as cherished, but this doesn’t necessarily mean Lumon believed her soul was innocent. For years, they aimed to divide her into 25 separate Innie personalities, each free from Gemma’s suffering. These Innies were intended to continue existing in her severance chip even after her physical body perished.

Is it accurate to say that, according to Lumon’s teachings, Outies are viewed as sinful while Innies are considered pure? This seems to align with Burt and Fields’ beliefs. They believe that Burt’s Outie will suffer eternal damnation while his Innie, along with Fields, will go to Paradise. Is it possible that this belief stems directly from Lumon’s teachings? (It would be quite typical of Lumon if their company dogma was being propagated by Christian preachers within the church.)

In other words, although Lumon may regard Kier as a divine figure, it might simultaneously believe that Kier dwells in Hell. This dual belief could stem from the same reasoning behind Lumon’s understanding that Innie and Outies can experience distinct afterlives. Kier had a twin (Dieter) who gave in to his vices during the same weekend that Kier first overcame them. Such a significant concept is emphasized by Lumon, causing its overseers, or “watchers,” to appear like MDR employees. They even made their presence known during the ORTBO (Office for Regulatory Temporary Bureaucratic Oversight).

Lumon seems to hold the view that humans possess two fundamental aspects, possibly explaining their acceptance of Harmony Cobel’s technology. It’s plausible that this concept could have even sparked her invention. This philosophical idea bears resemblance to a belief held by many Christians, the Holy Trinity, where God is understood as composed of three distinct elements, with Jesus being one of them.

In my perspective, if Outies are to be safeguarded from their quartet of inner passions, in life and beyond, it’s fitting that a goat could serve as a shepherd in the role of a Christ substitute. This concept echoes biblical imagery where scapegoats bear the sins of others. In this narrative, Emile was designed to be both a bearer of Gemma’s burden and a guide for her spiritual journey.

We now have fresh insights regarding goats, yet, as always, the most striking disclosures from the show prompt even more questions. For now, we can merely speculate about the true extent of Lumon’s devious plans and core values – answers to these queries will be forthcoming in Severance.

Mikey Walsh serves as a staff writer at TopMob. Rest assured, he doesn’t perform rituals involving sacrificing goats. You can keep up with him on Bluesky under the handle @burgermike, and wherever lists of Targaryen kings are being ranked.

2025-03-24 19:09

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