Updated through S4E6
The single biggest reveal in the show's history. Tabitha is the reincarnation of Miranda (Victor's mother). Jade is the reincarnation of Christopher. Both died 40+ years ago, the same night, failing to save the children. Before them, there were many earlier reincarnations.
After S4E6
Khatri's ghost guiding Boyd opens the possibility that there are reincarnation.adjacent roles the show hasn't yet named.
What's confirmed in canon
S3 finaleBottle.tree numbers are musical notes. Jade plays the lullaby on Victor's violin.
S3 finaleAnghkooey children confirm: it means Remember.
S3 finaleTabitha and Jade are flooded with past.life memories.
S3 finaleMany earlier reincarnations preceded them.
Where the community lands
Mechanic confirmed. Open: how many cycles, who set up the mechanism.
Still open
Q1How many cycles preceded?
Q2Who set up the mechanism?
Q3What counts as saving the children?
Q4Are Boyd, Donna, Sara, or Randall reincarnations?
Connected entities
Fatima Hassan Abby Stevens Ethan Matthews Kenny Liu The Man in Yellow The Monster Origin Theory Father Khatri Victor's Timeline The Original Sacrifice Tabitha & Miranda Ellis Stevens Boyd Stevens The Boy in White Jim Matthews Donna Raines Jade & Christopher Julie Matthews Julie's Storywalking Timeline of Major Cycles Sara's Voices
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