Is burt gay severance

The show does have on-screen queerness thanks to the romance between Burt (Christopher Walken) and Irving (John Turturro) in its first season — and the seeds of flirtation between Irving and Dylan (Zach Cherry) in the currently airing second season — but it’s even queerer behind the scenes, and fans are celebrating the series’ LGBTQ+ stars.

Sadly, we only get a tiny glimmer at this gay plotline in the newly released teaser for the second season of the Apple TV+ workplace thriller, which arrives January 17, For just a split second during the teaser, we see a pen-and-ink drawing of Christopher Walken’s character Burt Goodman.

There, Burt buys Irving a ticket, and he admits that he chose to undergo Severance to potentially save the innocent part of himself: “My innocent part fell in love with you.”.

While Severance is yet to reveal any shred of information on Burt and Irving outside of the severed floor, the two men's clear love for each other could indicate a long relationship in the real world.

Severance is one of the hottest shows on TV right now, thanks to its engaging mysteries, amazing sci-fi concept, and stellar performances from its ensemble cast. The show does have on-screen queerness thanks to the romance between Burt (Christopher Walken) and Irving (John Turturro) in its first season — and the seeds of flirtation between Irving and Dylan (Zach Cherry) in the currently.

Despite only knowing each other for approximately a week on the severed floor, Burt and Irving have a connection that transcends the retro-tech workplace in Severance. While the pair initially bond over a shared love for the artworks of Lumon founder Kier Egan, both Burt and Irving quickly find themselves drawn to each other.

However, for queer fans, there’s another focus. Namely, the hope that one of season one’s big gay questions will finally be answered in Severance season two: Will Burt (Catch Me If You Can ’s Christopher Walken) and Irving (Barton Fink ’s John Turturro) finally end up together? Warning: spoilers for Severance season two ahead.

Below, we’re breaking down the definitive Burt and Irving relationship timeline, reexamining the highs and lows of their connection, picking up with their first meeting to their latest farewell. Scroll down as we take a deep dive into Burt and Irving’s romantic tale. Severance, Season 2, Fridays, Apple TV+.