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There were many dark twists for the fans in Wednesday Season 2, but it had to be Tyler Galpin who unexpectedly steered the spotlight onto himself. Presented with the finest air as a character, he returned as a troubled teenager who was straddling the line between human and Hyde.
From family drama with heartbreaking implications to transformations that became trials for the audience to sympathize with, his journey was filled with moments that altered the viewers' perception of him. Hunter Doohan brought the elements of intensity and vulnerability that made Tyler simultaneously frightening and sympathetic.
Whether chained in Willow Hill or at odds with his mother, or even after being exposed to Wednesday's harsh truths, Tyler's story undeniably carried weight. These seven unforgettable moments underscore why Tyler Galpin remains one of the most multifaceted and interesting characters in the series.
These 7 Tyler Galpin moments from Wednesday Season 2 will make you a fan of Hunter Doohan
1) Tyler trapped in Isaac Night’s lab experiment
Season 2 starts with Tyler not at Willow Hill but in the hands of Isaac Night, using a vicious machine to induce his Hyde transformations. He's strapped in, yelling as the device controls his body against his will. This isn't torture; this is science being employed to take away control from him. The scene depicts Tyler's vulnerability and how little he can do when people use his Hyde side against him.
It also establishes the tone for his Season 2 storyline: all change is less about decision-making and increasingly about staying alive.
2) He learns his father is dead, and that “generic-looking” moment
One of those emotional moments is when Tyler finds out his dad, Sheriff Galpin, has passed away. He's naked, exposed. Immediately after that, Wednesday comes in and insults him, saying he is "generic looking." It's an odd insult, particularly because he's half-naked, chained up, and visibly in agony.
Off camera, Jenna Ortega explained that this line was difficult to deliver without bursting out laughing, due to how ridiculous the timing is. But that juxtaposition of sorrow and a bitter put-down makes Tyler more human. It is an example of how Wednesday manages to combine cruelty, humor, and heartbreak.
3) Battle with mother Francoise over his Hyde identity
Tyler's mother, Francoise, is important. She is Hyde as well, and she wants to assist Tyler in "curing" his Hyde half, eliminating it. She restrains him and intends to employ a machine that may be able to halt the changes. But Tyler is conflicted; he doesn't want to lose his powers because they are a part of him. And giving them up would be like losing something essential.
This fight with his mother indicates his identity crisis: is he the monster everyone perceives, or a person worth more? It makes Tyler a deeper person than just being a villain or monster.
4) Hyde's rampage during Isaac’s lab breakout
Tyler's most frightening experience comes when he escapes Isaac's experiments. Hyde fully takes over and destroys the lab and rips through anyone who gets in his way. During the rampage, Francoise almost dies, and Isaac himself has to run for his life. It's violent, quick, and tragic because Tyler can't control it.
As opposed to Season 1, when his Hyde was smart, Season 2 asserts that these episodes are dangerous to all, including those people he cares about. This renders Tyler's fight between being human and being a monster more tragic than ever before.
5) Trying to save Francoise before she lets herself fall
Tyler's worst moment of sadness is when he tries to save his mother, Francoise. In their battle with Hyde, Francoise releases her hold and allows herself to fall rather than being rescued. Tyler attempts it, stretches out a hand, but can't prevent it. Her passing is heartbreaking for him.
It's not only the loss of a parent; it's a failure to save someone he cares about amid all the turmoil. That scene makes a monstrous war into a human tragedy. It's where Tyler's feelings of love, grief, and helplessness become impossible to ignore.
6) Struggles with identity, loyalties and betrayal
All season long, Tyler is torn between forces: his Hyde heritage inherited through Francoise, Isaac Night's experiments, and his own identity. Francoise and Isaac intend to use a machine to strip away his Hyde half. Tyler wonders what will happen if he loses the power: will he lose his purpose, his identity? There's betrayal too; people he trusts attempt to alter him, sometimes without his consent.
These scenes reveal Tyler is not merely a monster or friend; he's a guy attempting to figure out who he is, who he would like to be, and who he will allow to dominate him.
7) Finale Wednesday spares him the trauma and what comes next
In the climax, Tyler is trapped in a machine that extracts his Hyde abilities. Broken physically and emotionally, he pleads with Wednesday to kill him. Rather, she releases him, freeing the bonds. She smiles strangely, uttering "I missed," which does not sound typical of her. This is massive: she could have killed him, but showed mercy.
He lives, but loses it all - his child-mother, perhaps his trust, certainly part of himself. The conclusion leaves Tyler vulnerable and unsure and presents a large question: what does one do when the Hyde within is both a curse and the sole place that ever felt like home?
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Tyler Galpin's Wednesday Season 2 story was one of raw confrontation and ineffable self-destructiveness. Hunter Doohan crafted the role with an edge that encompassed all stages of emotional variation, from instances of raw pain, fury, and hurtful vulnerability. Every scene, from his heartbreaking losses to his horrifying Hyde transformations, provides deeper insight into another spectrum of his internal conflicts.
By the finale, Tyler was no longer just the antagonist: he had become someone viewers and fans could really cheer for. These are moments that keep Tyler's story in the collective consciousness of fans long after the season has finished.
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