Viewers of Severance Season 2 are curious to find out more about the mysterious Board, which avoids in-person meetings and communicates via an intermediary. Throughout the season, they speak privately in the intermediary’s headset, which authorizes them to convey their messages to others. Episode 3, titled “Who Is Alive?” unveils more details on The Board, its mediator, and how their system works. So, here are the details.
Who or what is The Board in Severance Season 2?
The Board is a mysterious and powerful governing force at Lumon Industries, communicating through an intercom system, and depends on the intermediary to let their messages out.
No one at the organization has ever seen The Board and it is unknown whether any potential members are part of its system. Most of their communication is conveyed through Natalie. Otherwise, they use an intercom system or sporadic static to send their messages. They never engage in face-to-face meetings, maintaining their mysterious and creepy demeanor. The latest episode features a board scene, wherein their mediator, Natalie, conveys their congratulations to Seth Milchick on his new position. Additionally, Natalie gives him a gift on behalf of the board, and the system replies with a static voice.
Since The Board’s introduction, many theories have emerged. Majorly, people have speculated that The Board is just an AI recreation of Lumon’s founder Kier Eagan, always keeping an eye on everyone. Other suggests that The Board might be Helena’s dad James Eagan.
Who is Natalie in Severance Season 2?
Natalie, portrayed by Sydney Cole Alexander, represents The Board, passing on their messages in meetings and communicating privately with them through an earpiece.
Mostly, it’s always Natalie, who conveys crucial messages of The Board to the respective individuals. She is always seen wearing an earpiece, which enables her to receive communication from the governing body. The Board gets all their wishes completed through her. Rarely are times when the Board speaks for itself. For instance, Cobel asks Natalie whether the Board really exists or not. They immediately hear it and say “Yes” via the speaker.
