Ryzilient
Feb 25th, 2011, 01:56 PM
As we saw on Monday, the first episode of the 19th Chapter was released, revealing the chapter to be named 'The Catalyst'. Listening to the episode I am beginning to think that the title of the Chapter itself is one of the most interesting things about the episode (Not taking away from the episode, but just from a pure plot standpoint.). It may seem to have an obvious answer, but what exactly is the Catalyst for? Do we know for certain that the Catalyst is Michael, or is it some sort of event that we will see happen by the end of the chapter?
I have three theories, some of which I will go into more detail about. 'The Catalyst' could bring about:
A war between the Tower and the Colony, as many are expecting.
A revolution within the Colony, though it is unlikely at this stage.
The death of a major character. I say this as we have not seen the death of a main character in quite a while, and as morbid as it sounds, we seem to be due one.
1. A war between the Tower and the Colony appears to be imminent at this stage. With a strong, prominent leader figure like Michael missing in action for a number of days without communication, Burt and the rest are likely to get worried. If Michael, Pegs and Kelly do not escape on their own accord, we may see the Tower fighting to get them back. As much as Michael regressed as a leadership figure after the war with the Mallers, I don't see anyone in the tower letting him go. However, the issue with this is how the Tower is to find out that they are basically being held captive. Radio is a no-go, due to access limitations and signal range. It is unlikely for any one of them to escape to inform the Tower; even if one were to get out, it is unlikely they would survive.
What the Catalyst could be: The captivity of Michael, Pegs and Kelly could spur the Tower from its current passive state (Based on information garnered up to and including 19.1), into action.
2. The Colony is clearly under the rule of a deceptive, oppressive dictator. Marcus' two-faced and lying nature is made readily apparent, based on his seeming inability to give Michael any solid information on his military background, and the fact that he seemed to be a decent person one minute (This is from Michael's perspective. He does not trust him at one point, but that appears to change.), and then literally freaks at Hope due to her spilling an unknown substance on him. This erks Michael, and his distrust in the colony as a whole is shown when he beats (Note: epically beats), a supervisor with a shovel after he tazers Pegs.
We also have seen that there is an obvious distrust among certain members of the Colony towards the establishment and it's governing body. Victor appears to be warning M/P/K against going to the colony despite their enthusiasm. It is scary to see that Hope appears to have more common sense about this thing at the age of 14, when her elders appear to be fine with this situation, whether that is through fear or through the 'drinking the kool-aid' factor. Also, 'Guardians'? That screams oppression.
What the Catalyst could be: Michael gathering a group of anti-Colony survivors to cause an uprising. That or an event which causes many to see the obvious odd goings on in the Colony.
3. The last main character from the Tower we saw go was Tommy, I believe. Correct me if I'm wrong. That occured in Chapter 12, which was in Season 1. Although deaths do not happen very often in this show, we appear to be due a shocking turn of events. Michael has assaulted one of the supervisors, and even though his 'fake influence' has protected him and Pegs, I don't believe this will last long. This death may be the Catalyst itself, or the Catalyst could lead to the death.
What the Catalyst could be: Michael's actions against the Colony could lead to the death of someone close to him. Marcus certainly doesn't seem to be unwilling to do whatever it takes to make sure his authority remains as it is.
Wow, that was a long post. Anyway, sound off on this. Sure, it's a theory based on a chapter title, but it may have more significance that we think.
I have three theories, some of which I will go into more detail about. 'The Catalyst' could bring about:
A war between the Tower and the Colony, as many are expecting.
A revolution within the Colony, though it is unlikely at this stage.
The death of a major character. I say this as we have not seen the death of a main character in quite a while, and as morbid as it sounds, we seem to be due one.
1. A war between the Tower and the Colony appears to be imminent at this stage. With a strong, prominent leader figure like Michael missing in action for a number of days without communication, Burt and the rest are likely to get worried. If Michael, Pegs and Kelly do not escape on their own accord, we may see the Tower fighting to get them back. As much as Michael regressed as a leadership figure after the war with the Mallers, I don't see anyone in the tower letting him go. However, the issue with this is how the Tower is to find out that they are basically being held captive. Radio is a no-go, due to access limitations and signal range. It is unlikely for any one of them to escape to inform the Tower; even if one were to get out, it is unlikely they would survive.
What the Catalyst could be: The captivity of Michael, Pegs and Kelly could spur the Tower from its current passive state (Based on information garnered up to and including 19.1), into action.
2. The Colony is clearly under the rule of a deceptive, oppressive dictator. Marcus' two-faced and lying nature is made readily apparent, based on his seeming inability to give Michael any solid information on his military background, and the fact that he seemed to be a decent person one minute (This is from Michael's perspective. He does not trust him at one point, but that appears to change.), and then literally freaks at Hope due to her spilling an unknown substance on him. This erks Michael, and his distrust in the colony as a whole is shown when he beats (Note: epically beats), a supervisor with a shovel after he tazers Pegs.
We also have seen that there is an obvious distrust among certain members of the Colony towards the establishment and it's governing body. Victor appears to be warning M/P/K against going to the colony despite their enthusiasm. It is scary to see that Hope appears to have more common sense about this thing at the age of 14, when her elders appear to be fine with this situation, whether that is through fear or through the 'drinking the kool-aid' factor. Also, 'Guardians'? That screams oppression.
What the Catalyst could be: Michael gathering a group of anti-Colony survivors to cause an uprising. That or an event which causes many to see the obvious odd goings on in the Colony.
3. The last main character from the Tower we saw go was Tommy, I believe. Correct me if I'm wrong. That occured in Chapter 12, which was in Season 1. Although deaths do not happen very often in this show, we appear to be due a shocking turn of events. Michael has assaulted one of the supervisors, and even though his 'fake influence' has protected him and Pegs, I don't believe this will last long. This death may be the Catalyst itself, or the Catalyst could lead to the death.
What the Catalyst could be: Michael's actions against the Colony could lead to the death of someone close to him. Marcus certainly doesn't seem to be unwilling to do whatever it takes to make sure his authority remains as it is.
Wow, that was a long post. Anyway, sound off on this. Sure, it's a theory based on a chapter title, but it may have more significance that we think.