*** overshadowing everyone THEORY

CatySky · May 2014

So, I came up with that after seeing a lot of people complaining about the fact that Kenny overshadowed pretty much everyone in the new episode. My theorie is entirely based on a potential Kenny vs Luke choice in episode 5.
To begin with, I will analyse what were the goals of the episodes already out then I will give you my predictions for the upcoming episodes.

201: Reintroduction of Clem and first meeting with the Cabin group and Luke.

202: Kenny's reintroduction. Kenny vs Luke rivalry begins (dinner table).

203: This episode was meant to be Kenny's episode. Kenny had a lot more character development compared to everyone else and was this episode's hero. At the same time, the Kenny vs Luke rivalry is growing stronger (Kenny or Luke's plan, wanting to kill or spare Carver ) .This episode's goal was to make us like Kenny (even) more and to show Luke's flaws ( and it is a total success from what I've seen ).

So, that was my interpretation of 201,202, and 203. Now, I am going to tell you my predictions for the upcomings episodes.

204: Kenny had his episode, now it's Luke's time to shine. Luke will be the hero in this one and will have more development and screentime, this time, he will be the one overshadowing Kenny. Speaking of Kenny, this episode will show his flaws like in 203 did with Luke. This episode's goal will be to make us care about Luke and like him more while showing (reminding) us Kennyn flaws. As always, the rivalry grows even stronger.

205: Luke and Kenny both had their own episodes and development, they will butt heads often and you will have to take a side. Then, at the end of the episode, THE decision, ice-cream or pizza? Luke or Kenny? If the writer of the previous episode did a good job, it will be a very tough decision. I know that Kenny was in more episodes than Luke but I think that Telltale is using the fact that the community is divided about Kenny, some of us love him while the others hate him and Luke is pretty much the anti-Kenny, they differ in everything. So, I still think that Luke has a chance against him.

So, anyway, this was my theorie. I'm sorry if it's not clear enough, don't hesitate to ask questions, I will do my best to answer you. Feel free to give me your opinion as well :)

drunkendramaqueen · May 2014

I wouldn't say Kenny had that much great development in Episode 3. If anything, I felt he devolved back into the catty and volatile creature that tested the patience of many who hadn't agreed with his plan to murder Larry. The murder of Carver didn't feel that out of the ordinary in Kenny's nature, given the context of his past, but it did feel more of an advancement of Clementine's character.

For me the character who has developed the most is Sarah. A lot may perceive her to be little more than a whingeing brat, but the last two episodes have hurtled her far forward than any other character. She was ripped straight from the bubble Carlos had tucked her away in and lost pretty much everything that was important to her by the end of In Harm's Way.

TT247 · May 2014

Solid theory.

In another thread I mentioned that I think Kenny got the extra development in episode 3 so people who didn't play season 1 can get an attachment to him. I just wish the characterization of the rest of the cabin group didn't suffer because of that. It really does seem like they will focus on this "Luke vs Kenny" thing.

TT247 · May 2014

Good point, for people who played season 1 it doesn't really feel like development exactly, but more of a "here are Kenny's good and bad qualities dialed up to 100".

Also I agree about Sarah, I'm glad they continue to focus on her a bit each episode, she's an interesting character to me.

Flog61 · May 2014

Kenny is also much nicer and more loyal in episode 3 than in season one

Krisentine · May 2014

I hope this is what the writers have in mind. I wasn't a diehard Kenny fan until the last episode and was in the Luke camp prior to it. If I had to decide now I'd choose Kenny. That's why I hope they build Luke back up. I don't want the decision to be that easy for me.

Spagetto · May 2014

how about we give character development to every character and not just devote these episodes into some ''heres 2 'well developed' male characters, choose which one youd like as your new daddy/guardian''.

give more time to rebecca as well, and all the new people. Jesus, give some time for nick as well, i want it to mean something that i got him saved!
also pls telltale, bring christa back..she is amazing and i really want her and clem together again

CatySky · May 2014

I hope too because if not, Luke is screwed.

CatySky · May 2014

I wish they did that but I think it will be more like in my theorie unfortunately.

CatySky · May 2014

Sarah is my favorite character in this season :)

CatySky · May 2014

The majority of the forumers like Kenny more and Luke less after this episode. But I agree about Sarah, I think she will play a big role in the upcoming episodes, Carlos' death was necessary to develop her character.

CatySky · May 2014

Thanks!
And it does seem that they will focus more on Kenny and Luke ( and Sarah I think ) while other characters die without development *cough*carlos*cough* :(

CatySky · May 2014

It surely was a pretty drastic change.

RainbowKitten · May 2014

I disagree. I don't feel episode 3 was Kenny's episode to make us like him even more. I feel like it was more Bonnie's episode to connect up what happened since the 400 days DLC to lead up to her joining the group.

For me S2.3 Kenny bought back more of S1 Kenny (both good -loyalty to family/Clem- and bad - anger & rushing into things without thinking things through-) My Clem suggested they do both plans as it seemed like the best idea and told Kenny not to kill Carver (tie him up instead) because as hated as he is, he's still a living person and that felt like the right choice -especially for a 11 year old girl- to make. She also walked away when he did. Even Sarita said that's not the Kenny she knows!

Kenny has a lot of loyal fans already though and I feel while some like both characters, Kenny is always going to come out on top. Personally for me, it's Luke all the way. (Sorry Ken)

I would however like to see more character development for Luke and the newer characters though and I really hope we haven't seen the last of Crista. I liked Omid more, but seeing as he's no longer around "sniff" and Crista looked after us for 16+ months, it would be nice to see she's still alive and be reunited.

CatySky · May 2014

I prefer Luke too :). And Telltale better not kill say that Christa is dead, I want to see her again.I also agree on the fact that beating Carver to death for vengeance wasn't really humane. I think Kenny is loosing it a little.

skeletori · May 2014

Solid theory! I was actually thinking (mostly hoping) for this same thing. The scales seem to have tipped in Kenny's favor this past episode, so I hope they tip in Luke's favor in E4, then balance out in E5 if we indeed get the "pizza and ice cream" choice. Because if we do get that choice, I want it to be as heart-wrenchingly difficult as possible.

Personally I love both characters equally. I actually have two separate save files, one when I'm Team Kenny and one where I'm Team Luke... just in case we have to decide between them, so I can do both.

CatySky · May 2014

I am pretty sure we will have to decide between them ( or I'm completly wrong ) and when that will happen, I will pause the game and cry. But I think I will end up choosing Luke because I think that with him, Clem will have better chances to keep her humanity.

Gorthaur · May 2014

I have a feeling they're building him up as a hero in order to end him as a villain, driven psychotic by Sarita's death.

I also think the overshadowing was for those who didn't play S1 in order to make Kenny more prominent for them, even if they didn't have interaction with him in S1. Whether you love him or hate him, their goal I think was to flesh out a character some people might not have known.

Lilacsbloom · May 2014

It's a good theory you got there, I wouldn't be surprised if something like this comes up for the two remaining episodes.

One thing I think may happen is the trust question coming up again. Episode 3 right at the beginning Kenny asks Clem if she trusts him. If Episode 4 gives more focus on Luke then I could very well see at some point him asking the very same to Clem.

Plus the way Kenny just asks that question, it feels more important than just them having to escape the truck.

Kirbinator93PC · May 2014

This might be the first theory I have ever read on this forum and found some logical credibility. Good job. Id agree, I think Luke will be the hero in the next episode leading up to a final FINAL decision between Luke or Kenny. At least that would be the ideal scenario if Telltale creates good writing next episode.

Spooch · May 2014

I hope this is true. Since Kenny scared me with what he did to Carver, I think I'd go with Luke. Kenny was out of line. Sure, Carver deserved it, but we shouldn't have done it. No sane person can do something like that. We should have just shot him. Or , if we wanted him to suffer, left him after we shot out his legs. Let the walkers do it, let us keep our humanity.

*** overshadowing everyone THEORY

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