No, Tyler Galpin survives Wednesday Season 2. The escaped Hyde returns with a complicated arc—and surprisingly, Wednesday chooses not to kill him despite having the opportunity. Tyler ends the season joining a secret Hyde support network led by Professor Capri.
His survival sets up potential storylines for Season 3, though his relationship with Wednesday remains... complicated.
Tyler's Season 2 Journey
After escaping custody at the end of Season 1, Tyler spent time on the run while struggling with his Hyde nature:
- Hunted by both authorities and Wednesday
- Unable to fully control his Hyde transformations
- Seeking answers about his condition
- Eventually captured and confronted by Wednesday
The Struggle: Season 2 explores whether Hydes are inherently evil or if they're victims of their nature. Tyler becomes the test case for this question.
Wednesday's Choice
The pivotal moment comes when Wednesday has Tyler at her mercy—and makes an unexpected choice:
- Wednesday tracks Tyler down
- She has the means to kill him
- Every logical reason to eliminate the threat
The Decision: Wednesday releases Tyler instead of killing him. This isn't forgiveness—it's Wednesday acknowledging that Hydes aren't monsters by choice. She separates Tyler the person from Tyler the Hyde.
This moment represents significant character growth for Wednesday, who typically favors permanent solutions.
The Hyde Support Network
Tyler's survival leads him to discover he's not alone:
Professor Capri's Secret: Professor Capri (whose father was a Hyde) runs an underground support network for Hydes—outcasts among outcasts who need help controlling their nature.
- Others like him who struggle with Hyde identity
- Techniques for managing transformations
- A community that understands his condition
- Potential for control rather than chaos
This network's existence suggests Hydes can live without becoming killers—if they get the right help.
Tyler's Future in the Series
Tyler's survival creates multiple possibilities:
- Could Tyler become an ally rather than enemy?
- Will the Hyde network factor into larger plots?
- What happens when he and Wednesday inevitably cross paths again?
The Romance Question: Whatever romantic feelings existed are complicated beyond repair. But Wednesday and Tyler's story isn't about romance anymore—it's about whether people can change and whether Wednesday can accept that.
Hunter Doohan's continued involvement suggests Tyler has more story to tell.