'Severance' S2E7 'Chikhai Bardo' - Deep Dive

In this deep dive episode of Severance by Story Archives, hosts Zachary and company explore season two, episode seven titled 'Chikhai Bardo.' They discuss potential plot implications including Buddhist meanings behind 'Chikhai Bardo,' significant scenes, character developments, and evolving show theories. They revisit memorable flashbacks of Mark and Gemma, analyze key dialogues, and speculate on future episodes. The episode also includes show recommendations and invites listener engagement.
00:00 Introduction and Episode Overview
00:31 The Meaning of Chicky Bardo
01:11 Subscribe and Other Content
01:59 Episode Analysis: Best Episode Ever?
04:25 Mark and Gemma's Relationship
07:11 Theories and Speculations
10:10 Gemma's Role and Lumen's Experiments
20:04 Rega and Devin's Encounter
28:01 Voluntary Participation or Coercion?
28:48 Language Mysteries and Scene Analysis
31:47 Theories and Speculations
34:32 Gemma's Fate and Mark's Reintegration
36:30 Future Predictions and Final Thoughts
44:30 Favorite Lines and Characters
49:42 Wrapping Up and Announcements