Severance fans often scrutinise every single detail in the psychological series. Severance creator, Dan Erickson has moved to debunk a popular theory about the hit television show that oddly revolves around the English football team, Arsenal. Starring Adam Scott and Britt Lower as Lumon employees Mark S and Helly R, the psychological series sees staff undergo a procedure called “severance”, which divides their work and home lives completely in a daring experiment to find a work-life balance.
![[Adam Scott, Zach Cherry, John Turturro, and Britt Lower in Severance]](https://static.independent.co.uk/2025/01/28/05/finfin.jpg)
Due to viewers scrutinising every single detail in the show, an unusual wrinkle has emerged that revolves around Arsenal. Attentive viewers have noticed that several minor characters share names with current members of the Premier League team. These include Senator Angelo Arterta, much like Arsenal manager, Mikel Arteta and his sons Declan and Kai (like Declan Rice and Kai Havertz). Alarm bells really started ringing when a character was introduced in episode two of the new season called Mr Saliba. French defender, William Saliba has played for Arsenal since 2022, having joined the club in 2019.
![[Arsenal players William Saliba and Declan Rice]](https://static.independent.co.uk/2024/09/12/19/1862930152.jpg)
Fans are now suggesting that one of the writers on the show is a big Arsenal fan, given the numerous connections to the Gunners. On Reddit, one person wrote: “I’ve noticed something interesting that might just be a wild coincidence, or maybe it’s a subtle nod from the show’s creators. Arsenal coach Mikel Arteta has two players, Declan (Rice) and Kai (Havertz), and in a way, you could say he’s their ‘father’ since he coaches and guides them.
