Severance Season 2 features mind-bending twists in every episode, and Episode 6 introduces the “Attila” spin involving Burt and Fields. So, let’s look at what Attila means and the significance of Burt and Fields’ nickname.
The true meaning of Burt and Fields’ Attila nickname in Severance Season 2, explained
Severance Season 2 Episode 6 is titled Attila. Viewers got to know the meaning of the word from Burt and Irving’s dinner scene with Burt’s husband, Fields. Attila historically refers to the ruler of the Huns who reigned from 434 to early 453. In Severance, Fields and Burt inform Irving that they switched their nicknames from Hon (short for honey, an endearing term widely used to address loved ones) to Attila around 10 years back, as per Burt.
Fields argued that it was actually 20 years back when they were having drinks with Burt’s Lumon partner. The information is a crucial plot point, as Irving quickly countered back, saying Lumon started the severance 12 years back. Burt agrees with him, implying that Fields had too much to drink, hence the mistake.
From the viewers’ perspective, Attila could signify Burt’s ties to Lumon if he is connected to the industry from 20 years ago. The historical reference could also play a role. Attila was known as the ruler who apparently killed his brother to ascend to the throne. After knowing Kier’s own brother’s history in episode 4, viewers believe the two could be related as a plot.
Attila also means father, and Helena, Drummond, and others have addressed “father” quite a few times in this season. Hence, the possibility of Burt being in a high position of power at Lumon can’t be ruled out.
Additionally, it doesn’t seem like a coincidence that Irving’s house had an unwanted visitor when he was attending the dinner at Burt and Fields’ house. So, Burt probably has links with Lumon’s shady business, and “Attila” is perhaps a nod to the spouses’ knowledge of their dark sides.
Among the MDR employees, Irving has shown the maximum intuition power. He quickly uncovered the mystery of Helly’s change of behavior. Hence, the mismatch of Burt and Fields’ conversation can lead Irving to dig deeper and discover how Burt ties to Lumon’s work outside the severed floor. While all these are theories, it’ll be interesting to see how the plot eventually unfolds.
Originally reported by Arpita Adhya on ComingSoon.
