# **Severance Season 2, Episode 5 Recap: Trojan’s Horse**
The most recent episode of *Severance* on Apple TV+, titled *Trojan’s Horse*, continues to reveal the enigmas surrounding Lumon Industries while offering yet another brilliant example of narrative craft. Following the memorable outdoor retreat episode from last week, this chapter returns to the office, demonstrating that even an ostensibly ordinary performance review can be intensely captivating.
## **Milchick’s Performance Review: A Study in Unrest**
One of the key highlights of this episode is Milchick’s performance evaluation with Mr. Drummond. The typically calm and authoritative Milchick finds himself under scrutiny, facing complaints about his tendency to use “excessively large vocabulary” and his odd method of paper-clipping documents. These seemingly minor issues, however, underscore the childlike state of the severed employees and the ridiculousness of Lumon’s corporate ethos.
Drummond’s instruction that Milchick treat the workers “as what they truly are” alludes to a more ominous underlying ideology within Lumon. Milchick’s reply—”tightening the leash”—implies that conditions are set to become even more oppressive for the severed employees.
## **Helly’s Return to the Severed Level**
After a near-fatal encounter with Irving during the outdoor retreat, Helly (or her outside self, Helena) is initially hesitant to go back to work. However, a discussion involving Mr. Drummond, Natalie, and Helena makes it evident that her involvement is essential for Mark to finish the Cold Harbor file. Her unwilling return paves the way for heightened tension and intrigue.
## **MDR Calls for a Memorial for Irving**
Dylan, always the free spirit, insists on holding a memorial for Irving’s innie, who was effectively nullified following his violent confrontation with Helena. This moment emphasizes the increasing sense of unity and defiance among the Macrodata Refinement (MDR) crew. During the commemoration, Dylan uncovers a concealed card behind a break room poster that leads to the Exports Hall. He sets it aside for the moment, but this find is bound to become critical in future episodes.
## **Irving and Burt: An Unexpected Reunion**
In an unexpected twist, Irving’s outie meets Burt, who has been tracking him since the Overtime Contingency was set in motion in the Season 1 finale. Burt extends an invitation for Irving to dinner, where they will likely discuss the strange and disconcerting aspects of their severed existence. Adding another dimension, Burt is now cohabitating with his spouse, Fields, intensifying the emotional weight of this reunion.
## **Reghabi’s Astonishing Disclosure to Mark**
Reghabi, the mysterious former Lumon employee, reveals shocking information to Mark: the ashes of his wife may not be as they appear. She proposes that Lumon has ties at the morgue and that the last time she saw Mark’s wife, Gemma, at Lumon, she was still alive. This startling revelation sends Mark into turmoil, and the episode concludes with him experiencing a vision of Gemma, leaving viewers eager for the next installment.
## **Easter Eggs and Speculations**
One of the most captivating elements in this episode is the disclosure that “Dieter Eagan” is an anagram for “AI Generated.” Given the themes of identity, consciousness, and corporate dominance in *Severance*, this could suggest a deeper enigma related to Lumon’s administration.
Moreover, Apple TV+ has launched an interactive experience for fans—by visiting [Lumon Industries’ website](https://lumon-industries.com/), viewers can participate in their own Macrodata Refining tasks, enriching their engagement in the world of *Severance*.
## **Final Reflections**
*Trojan’s Horse* skillfully weaves together tension, mystery, and emotional richness, reaffirming why *Severance* stands out as one of television’s most engaging series. With only a couple of episodes remaining this season, the stakes are at an all-time high, and fans are keenly anticipating the next segment of this mind-bending narrative.
What are your impressions of this episode? Do you believe Lumon is hiding even more disturbing secrets? Share your thoughts in the comments!
