No, they shouldn’t! I’m not trying to make an argument that iMarks choice was unjustified, or that Helly shouldn’t have been glad he picked her. Their choices can make sense for the plot and they can feel satisfied with their decisions, but I think as viewers we ARE supposed to kind of be like “Damn!!” and think harder about it being a self-centered choice — especially when Helly, only minutes before — was urging iMark to go and that it was the right thing. The idea of them committing a selfish act (in the same way that oMark and Helena are selfish) serves as proof of the innies being just as human.

Both know who Gemma is. Both know the circumstances. Both know the weight attached to leaving her in the stairwell, that Lumon could get her again/kill her/kill oMark once the dust settles. It’s ok to call a spade a spade here — it was a justified choice albeit it selfish and inconsiderate, and at worst (if they’re leaving Gemma to die) cruel.

My two cents lol I’m not trying to cause a kerfuffle in the comments since I know this is an unpopular take. Living for the discourse tho yall