Tyler Galpin

Lore & Background

Tyler's existence is defined by the dual nature of his lineage. He is the son of Sheriff Donovan Galpin, a skeptical man with a history dating back to Gomez Addams' time as a Nevermore student, and Françoise Galpin. Tyler possesses the rare condition of being a Hyde, a mutated Outcast banned from attending Nevermore Academy, a trait he inherited from his mother. The source indicates that it takes a traumatic event to unleash a person's Hyde form. Throughout the series, Tyler struggles with this duality, masking his violent potential while maintaining relationships within the supernatural community. His story is deeply tied to Laurel Gates (disguised as Marilyn Thornhill), who manipulated him into killing victims as part of her plan to resurrect Joseph Crackstone and wipe Outcasts from existence. The complexity of his character lies in being a victim of manipulation rather than acting purely out of malice, as he was guided by external forces to commit murder.

In Their Own Story

Tyler's journey begins as a barista with a romantic interest in Wednesday Addams, leading to them attending the school dance together after Thing facilitated the date. His life takes a dark turn when it is revealed he is the Hyde responsible for several murders under the influence of Laurel Gates. During the season one finale, Tyler's Hyde form attacks Wednesday, only to be stopped by Enid Sinclair's werewolf form defending her. He is then shot by his father, Donovan Galpin, though not fatally. Taken to Willow Hill Insane Asylum as the sole facility capable of confining him, Tyler remains incarcerated in a special cell during season two. Dr. Rachael Fairburn brings Laurel Gates back to help control him. Amidst a mass breakout instigated by Uncle Fester, Gates frees Tyler. However, he kills Gates with his claws after giving her a five-second head start. Later, following his escape from the asylum, Tyler appears as an hallucination that speaks to himself while defenestrating Wednesday. He also kills a hitman hired by Judi Spannegel. In a final attempt to remove his Hyde nature, his mother straps him to a table to perform a procedure, but Wednesday sabotages the equipment.

Reader's Guide

Tyler Galpin serves as a tragic figure within the Nevermore narrative, initially appearing as a supportive friend and romantic partner to Wednesday Addams. He bridges the gap between the human world of Jericho and the Outcast community at Nevermore Academy. His guide through the series involves navigating the trauma that triggers his Hyde transformation. Key events include his relationship with Wednesday, his manipulation by Laurel Gates, and his eventual confinement at Willow Hill Insane Asylum. Fans should note that Hydes are banned from Nevermore Academy specifically because they are mutated Outcasts. Tyler's arc highlights the danger of unresolved trauma and external manipulation. His story concludes with a violent escape from Willow Hill, a confrontation with his past manipulator, and an ongoing struggle to control or remove his Hyde form, which involves a failed attempt by his mother to surgically separate him from the beast.

Did You Know?

• Tyler is the son of Sheriff Donovan Galpin and Françoise Galpin.
• Hydes are a type of mutated Outcast who are explicitly banned from attending Nevermore Academy.
• It takes a traumatic event to unleash a person's Hyde form, which Tyler inherited from his mother.
• Tyler does not kill Laurel Gates; she survives and is arrested.