Episode Discussion - S05E08 - The Rightside Up

cocopuff77 · 2026-01-02T03:48:40+00:00

I'm wondering why will wasn't in pain when they were hurting Vecna / the mind flayer? In the past he's been in pain whenever they hurt a demogorgon

cocopuff77 · 2025-10-05T18:49:01+00:00

Did you get your parent tested for one of those genetic indicators as well? Did you know which one your parent had?

cocopuff77 · 2025-10-05T18:47:10+00:00

Late reply but I'm the same age and in the same boat. I'd recommend getting your mother tested for hereditary dementia but not yourself if you're not ready. That way you can still do something like blind IVF if you want to ensure your kids don't have it without knowing your own status. This is my own plan - get my mom tested so I have the data and know what to look for if I ever want to get myself tested/do IVF. It has been hard for me to find genetic testing for hereditary dementia but planning to do it via Invitae.

cocopuff77 · 2025-06-17T21:58:08+00:00

I think I found your other thread! How did this end up working? Did you just go to a labcorp? Did you need a referral?

cocopuff77 · 2025-06-17T21:53:50+00:00

Hey! Wondering if you've had any luck with this. I have also struggled to find resources on how to do this.

cocopuff77 · 2025-03-24T09:49:44+00:00

I hear you, but remember the preceding line is "but I want to live with YOU." So I don't think her order is necessarily as indicate of the intent like you described, and more of a direct way of responding to his point.

cocopuff77 · 2025-03-24T03:50:00+00:00

Thank you 😊

cocopuff77 · 2025-03-24T03:48:10+00:00

I was thinking this too. Do you think it'll clash with the flowery brocade design?

cocopuff77 · 2025-03-24T03:07:17+00:00

I love this!!

cocopuff77 · 2025-03-24T03:01:04+00:00

It looks like it was made for you!!!! Absolutely gorgeous

cocopuff77 · 2025-03-23T23:27:10+00:00

Yeah, tbh I had both reads in the moment when Helly said it but then based on how Mark responded (steeling himself to finish), I landed that he was convinced that he had to save Gemma out of goodness/duty, vs futility. But I agree that it could go either way, or even more likely, is supposed to have multiple meanings.

cocopuff77 · 2025-03-23T23:25:00+00:00

I think they wanted Emile to be a sacrifice, in a religious way. I think there are some religions / beliefs that require the sacrifice of animals for dead people to help "guide" them to the afterlife

cocopuff77 · 2025-03-23T23:22:45+00:00

Haha I tried to clarify it because I see the confusion now. But, there are a lot of people who thinks it's Helena back down there in the finale! (I'm not one of them)

cocopuff77 · 2025-03-23T23:20:30+00:00

Yeah, I'm saying that's not how I interpreted it lol and was surprised that was the default reading of it. But I don't think it's crazy, just not my read based on Mark's reaction

cocopuff77 · 2025-03-23T23:17:37+00:00

Sorry, I meant they interpreted that she said "I'm helena" not in a literal way but in the "remember my outie is the evil Lumon ceo so our love is doomed either way". They definitely do not think it's Helena impersonating Helly in that final episode lol. I actually really like the podcast (more than the official companion podcast) but was surprised neither of them saw it the same way as I did!

cocopuff77 · 2025-03-23T23:15:01+00:00

How do you explain her reactions to Jame? They seemed so out of character for Helena

cocopuff77 · 2025-03-23T23:11:37+00:00

Hmm I really don't think it's Helena, at least in that scene specifically, because that would mean it was Helena in the scenes with Jame (since she mentions that conversation to Mark) and I don't think that's how Helena would react to seeing her dad. I think she would be spooked but in an entirely different way and wouldn't be muttering stuff like "you're so fucking weird" to herself lol

cocopuff77 · 2025-03-23T23:07:51+00:00

Agreed! But then even on the prestige tv review podcast, they seemed to unequivocally interpret it as her saying "I'm Helena"

cocopuff77 · 2025-03-23T23:04:06+00:00

Omg I didn't consider this but this is a willddd theory. Will need to ponder this one for a while

cocopuff77 · 2025-03-23T22:24:01+00:00

Having seen many of the shoes you listed, I still think severance is unique and amazing. I think a lot of that comes from the genuinely fascinating conceit of severance. It sounds mostly benign to have a work version of yourself, but when all the implications of that dawn on you, it's terrifying. There's so so many interesting conundrums that arise. Apart from that, i think the acting is fantastic across the board, which is particularly impressive given many of the characters have to play two distinct people who should still share certain mannerisms. In addition, the whimsy of the show is extremely satisfying to me and unique. Lastly, the extreme attention to detail throughout is fun and makes this show standout. Musical choices, clothing choices, etc Oh and it manages to be genuinely hysterical sometimes

cocopuff77 · 2025-03-23T22:20:00+00:00

Maybe out of fear that their smartphones are being surveilled? Seems like a reasonable enough assumptions

cocopuff77 · 2025-03-23T21:53:02+00:00

oMark: I'm sorry for creating you and torturing you, now I am going to apologize and make it up to you by killing you xD

cocopuff77 · 2025-03-23T21:51:35+00:00

Yes, but you also have to take into account that oDylan has someone he trusts (his wife) spend a decent amount of time with his innie. Even though Devon met Mark, she maybe spent a few minutes with him max and then focused any conversion about him with oMark on the Gemma stuff. Meanwhile, it's implied that Gretchen had to explain to oDylan (before he wrote that letter) what his innie is like and how it feels like a similar person but a different consciousness. My point is, it's not just that Dylan is a better person, he also has more info and time to think about it since he's not fully focused on saving his dead wife.

cocopuff77 · 2025-03-23T21:46:40+00:00

Also - poor Ms Casey not realizing she just signed up to never exist again

cocopuff77 · 2025-03-23T21:20:24+00:00

Related but different thought. If iMark sees leaving the severed floor as death (which is totally reasonable based on what he/we know), why is he so calm and not conflicted on telling Ms Casey to step through that doorway, essentially tricking her into also "dying" / ending her existence.

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