The penultimate episode of Severance season 2, "The After Hours," had some pretty big reveals and raised a whole lot of huge questions.

The core of Severance's rising tension is Mark's desperate effort to rescue his wife, Gemma, who is also his severed work colleague. In Episode 9, he reluctantly teams up with Harmony Cobel. Their goal? To get to Innie Mark, Mark's workplace counterpart, and extract crucial details.

Here's how "Severance" episode 209 "The After Hours" addressed the 5 biggest questions I had heading into the episode.

A lot happens in Severance Season 2's penultimate episode, but as things heat up with Mark's (Adam Scott) attempted rescue of his wife Gemma (Dichen Lachman), there's also a weird moment between Helly (Britt Lower) and her dear old dad.

In the first scene of season 2’s penultimate episode, “The After Hours,” we watch a literal ticking clock as Helena Eagan swims laps in her father’s pool. Cold Harbor, we may infer, is impending. (Again,

Dylan's big moment in Severance season 2 episode 9 was heartbreaking to watch, but doubly so when you remember the limitations of innies.

Warning! This article contains spoilers for Severance season 2's episode 9. Severance season 2's episode 9 perfectly sets the stage for the finale by giving a glimpse of how every

Season 2, episode 9, of the Apple TV+ original thriller airs Thursday evening/Friday. "Severance," directed by Ben Stiller, follows a team of office workers whose memories have been surgically divided between their work and personal lives.

Disclaimer: Severance Season 2 Episode 9 spoilers ahead! The article also contains the writer's personal opinions.