Following two episodes away from our main heroes, 'The After Hours' moves through a ton of plot—but it's all (seemingly) in service of a supersized finale.

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.

And now, back to the Innie world and a frantic Helly.

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

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