Adam Scott Foreshadowed Mark’s Fate in Severance in This Sitcom a Decade Ago

Severance is now the center of attention, and it seems the audience will not stop obsessing over every little detail they caught in season 2 and even season 1.

There are so many "go re-watch THIS episode this minute to find out a hidden something" videos flooding social media that it's clear the wait for season 3 is going to be tough.

The stars of the show are now on every show on television, telling behind-the-scenes stories or reflecting on their characters' past and future decisions, which only helps the fandom learn more about their favorite show. The actors also reflect on the many fan theories that invade the Internet, chewing on every little nuance of the show and trying to connect the dots.

Well, it seems that the fans have gone way beyond their desire to make everything fit together and draw a parallel between Adam Scott's two characters: one from Severance and one from the iconic sitcom Parks and Recreation.

Yes, That Parks and Rec Scene Basically Predicted Severance

On Parks and Rec, he plays a quirky character named Ben Wyatt, who is nothing like Mark Scout from Severance. However, there's an episode of that sitcom and a particular scene with Scott that may have foreshadowed the premise of Severance and his character's fate in particular.

In episode 12 of season 6, called The Farmers Market, Ben talks to his wife and coworker Leslie Knope, played by Amy Poehler, about how they should separate their work and personal lives. He even came up with the name for it, saying it will be "like a firewall system.” What is it if not the main idea of Severance, right?

The theory became so popular that it was one of the topics of conversation during Adam Stott's recent appearance on Jimmy Kimmel Live last week.

The host asked the actor if he was aware of the fun his fans are having comparing the two characters and drawing parallels. Scott agreed that “it's actually pretty close,” and said "The thing that my character kind of proposed to Leslie sounds a lot like Severance.”

However, he later confirmed that it was just a coincidence. Still, it seems like something only Severance fans could have discovered.

Both seasons of Severance are available to stream on AppleTV+.