Viewers are eager to find out the meaning of 5X at Lumon Industries in Severance Season 2. Created by Dan Erickson, the popular Apple TV + series witnesses the return of Mark (Adam Scott) and his team to the shady organization after experiencing staggering things in the outside world. Upon arrival, they find out about the organizational shakeups that led to the hiring of new staff members and Seth Milchick’s promotion to a leadership role. However, Milchick’s cryptic mention of “5X” has left viewers scrambling to decode its meaning.
So, here are the details.
Here’s what 5X means in Severance Season 2
5X likely refers to a branch number of Lumon Industries in Severance Season 2.
In Episode 2, titled “Goodbye, Mrs. Selvig,” Seth Milchick is seen discussing Mark S’s return with another Lumon employee. During their conversation, Milchick hints at his plans to fill vacant positions in the MDR department. He mentions recruiting “a floater from overseas” and “a pair who were laid off from 5X,” sparking speculation about the branch’s significance.
In this seemingly simple conversation, what catches fans’ attention is the term “5X,” making them intrigued to find out what it means. The Lumon employee potentially remains in disbelief upon hearing 5X name from Milchick. This wasn’t the first time, fans had heard about the branch’s name.
In the previous episode, Bob Balaban’s Mark W gave his introduction to his new colleagues. He revealed about working with Gwendolyn Y, in the MDR department of branch 5x. As he gives a brief introduction, he mentions his branch already being shut down, revealing his earlier plans for retirement. However, his plans didn’t work out and now he is working as a new employee for Lumon.
With what is currently known, it seems like 5X has laid off its employees, with Lumon taking them in to fill in their current shady roles. The upcoming episodes will likely give the audience much deeper insights into 5X and what happened to it.
