Severance Season 3: Weird Fan Theories from Reddit and X: Multiverses, Time Travel, and Sentient Goats
As Season 3 of Severance approaches, fans have taken to Reddit and X (formerly Twitter) with increasingly imaginative—and often bizarre—theories. While none of these ideas have been confirmed (or denied), they reflect the show’s ability to fuel creative speculation and community engagement.
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Some fans believe Season 3 will explore multiverses, time travel, or paradoxes.
One of the most talked-about topics? The goats at Lumon—believed by some to be sentient.
The fandom remains highly engaged, but these theories are niche and speculative, not representative of the wider community consensus.
A Quick Refresher: What Severance Is All About
Severance, created by Dan Erickson and executive produced by Ben Stiller, follows a group of employees at Lumon Industries who undergo a controversial surgical procedure that splits their work and personal memories. Their “innies”—the workplace selves—have no knowledge of their outside lives, while their “outies” are unaware of what happens inside Lumon. The series centers on Mark Scout (Adam Scott), whose innie begins to question the strange rituals and rigid hierarchy of the company, eventually uncovering a deeper conspiracy tied to Lumon’s enigmatic founders, bizarre workplace traditions, and ethically murky experiments in consciousness.
The Multiverse of Severance
One of the wilder ideas gaining traction suggests that Season 3 could dive into a multiverse, where alternate versions of the characters coexist across different realities. On the r/SeveranceAppleTVPlus subreddit, some fans theorize that the enigmatic “Wellness Sessions” could serve as portals to these other dimensions—each one exposing different versions of the characters’ lives.
This theory picked up steam after Season 2’s cryptic visuals, which some interpreted as hints toward parallel worlds. The idea posits that Mark S. and his colleagues could confront alternate selves, leading to identity clashes that might threaten Lumon’s entire operation. It’s speculative, highly fringe, and unconfirmed—but it shows just how far fans are willing to go to make sense of the show's mysteries.
Cobel as a Time Traveler?
Another eyebrow-raising theory circulating on X imagines Harmony Cobel as a time traveler. Fans point to her extensive knowledge of Lumon’s past and her omnipresence in key events as possible indicators. Some believe Cobel’s influence could stem from jumping between timelines to secure Lumon’s future.
This theory loosely connects to the show's broader themes of control and legacy, with some fans drawing connections to the Eagan family and their cryptic preservation efforts (like the wax sculptures and the strange “clone” house featured in Season 2). It’s an intriguing concept—but again, one without any official support.
Are the Goats... Sentient?
Among the most peculiar theories is the idea that the goats seen at Lumon are not random, but sentient and integral to the severance process. This one pops up frequently on Reddit, where some users suggest the goats could be part of an experiment in consciousness transfer.
While the idea remains firmly in “fringe” territory, fans argue the goats’ recurring presence and Lumon’s strange research practices leave the door open. At the very least, the goats have become symbolic of the show’s oddities—and perhaps of fan speculation itself.
Mark S. Is His Own Grandfather?
This theory goes full sci-fi: some fans believe Mark S. could be his own grandfather. It plays on the cyclical storytelling style of the show and recurring themes of family and legacy. On X, users have speculated that a time or memory manipulation twist could reveal Mark’s link to the Eagan family, potentially explaining his uncanny similarities to certain wax figures.
This “bootstrap paradox” scenario leans into the show’s more abstract narrative elements. It’s one of the more out-there ideas—but that hasn’t stopped fans from running with it.
Fan Reactions and Community Dynamics
These theories, though speculative and often niche, underscore just how engaged the Severance fandom is. On Reddit, the r/SeveranceAppleTVPlus community continues to churn out long threads of fan speculation, many with hundreds of upvotes and comments. On X, hashtags like #SeveranceSeason3 and #SeveranceTheories have trended periodically as fans debate possibilities and share theories.
It's worth noting that while these ideas generate discussion, they don't reflect a unified fan theory or mainstream expectation. They remain speculative, creative interpretations that showcase the community's enthusiasm and appetite for mind-bending twists.
Final Thoughts: Fun, Fringe, and Unconfirmed
As Severance Season 3 continues production, these theories provide a snapshot of fan engagement at its most imaginative. From multiverses to sentient goats, the show’s ambiguity has invited speculation of all kinds—even if most of it remains unconfirmed and speculative. Whether any of these twists come true is anyone’s guess—but they’ve certainly kept the conversation going.
Sources:
Reddit, r/SeveranceAppleTVPlus, various threads and posts from 2025
X (formerly Twitter), posts and threads under #SeveranceSeason3 and #SeveranceTheories, June 2025
Note: Specific user handles and post dates are omitted to respect privacy and focus on broader community discussion.
News compiled and edited by Derek Gibbs and Steven Bubbles on June 30, 2025. Follow us on ClownfishTV.com for more gaming, pop culture and tech news, and consider subscribing for only $5 per month to get access to exclusive podcasts and other content.