The Intriguing Theory of Tyler's Return in Wednesday Season 2

The Clues and Speculation

Wednesday (Jenna Ortega) dancing in Wednesday

Wednesday's love triangle wasn't popular with everyone, but it's unlikely the show will write Tyler off completely. The Wednesday season 1 finale doesn't grapple with his betrayal enough, nor does it solve the problem of him being the Hyde monster; it simply gets rid of his master. Given the final moments' tease, the series seems likely to further explore his dynamic with Wednesday in season 2. One theory posits a great way to do this — though it probably won't go over well with Tyler or Wednesday.

Jenna Ortega as Wednesday being driven by Lurch in Wednesday

The New Hyde Master Theory

Wednesday Season 1's Finale Supports This Hunch

Tyler transforms into the Hyde in the Wednesday season 1 finale

Although Tyler's Hyde monster is the one attacking people throughout Wednesday season 1, the true villain turns out to be the Hyde master: Marilyn Thornhill (Christina Ricci). Marilyn is able to draw out Wednesday's Hyde monster because she 'freed' him. She's able to induce his transformations, subsequently provoking the monster's attacks. It's clear Tyler isn't completely innocent in all this — his resentment toward other people prevents him from feeling much remorse — but his actions and transformations often depend on the person in control.

Christina Ricci as Marilyn Thornhill reading the book in Wednesday

After Marilyn's downfall in Wednesday season 1, Tyler is seemingly free of her manipulation. And one Wednesday season 2 theory shared by the cast suggests he has a new master. This theory posits that Wednesday herself is now Tyler's Hyde master, as she defeats Marilyn in the finale. It's not entirely clear if this is how the Hyde's powers work. However, Tyler's final season 1 scene supports this hunch. As the vehicle transporting him passes a car with Wednesday in it, Tyler immediately begins to transform. There's no real reason for the shift, which raises questions about whether he's unknowingly responding to Wednesday's presence.

Christina Ricci as Ms. Thornhill in Wednesday.

Implications and Possibilities

Such A Development Would Keep Hunter Doohan's Character Around

Jenna Ortega and Hunter Doohan as Tyler Galpin going to dance in Wednesday Episode 8

If Wednesday does turn out to be Tyler's Hyde master, it likely means he'll get something of a redemption arc in Wednesday season 2. This development would certainly provide a sensible excuse to keep Tyler around beyond season 1, as Wednesday will need to deal with this new bond. It may also give Wednesday a reason to return to Nevermore Academy, as she doesn't give Xavier a clear answer about enrolling for another semester in the finale. If she's needed to figure out — or help control — Tyler's transformations, she'll have a mission for season 2 that makes her presence at Nevermore Academy inevitable.

Jenna Ortega and Hunter Doohan as Wednesday and Tyler watch movies on their date in Wednesday

Tyler being the Hyde also gives Wednesday season 2 a straightforward way to continue season 1's story. There are still plenty of questions surrounding the Hyde that warrant answers. Tyler's negative experiences growing up also make him an easy target for future character development. Viewers will likely get both things in future seasons of Wednesday. Of course, keeping Tyler around may also reignite season 1's unpopular love triangle, even if he and Wednesday aren't endgame.

The Impact of the Bond

Tyler And Wednesday Could Benefit From This Arrangement

Although Tyler and Wednesday won't be happy with such a development in Wednesday season 2, Wednesday being Tyler's new master could actually be a great thing for him. Wednesday likely wouldn't want such a responsibility, which could prompt an investigation into getting rid of his monstrous powers. Even if this proves impossible, Wednesday won't have any interest in using Tyler's abilities for her own ends. Assuming Tyler ever gets free of his imprisonment, he'd be able to live his life without his master's interference.

Wednesday and Tyler being forced to acknowledge the events of season 1 — and work past them — could also teach both characters forgiveness and trust. While Tyler and Wednesday ending up together would be unlikely at this point, the pair could still use such a bond to form a friendship, and subsequently, a more positive view of humanity. Both characters are fairly jaded heading into Wednesday season 2, but that doesn't mean they can't grow from their experiences in season 1. Using the Hyde and Hyde master relationship to prompt this would be a clever way to make that happen.