Tyler Galpin

A barista and romantic interest for Wednesday who is revealed to be a Hyde.

Tyler Galpin is the son of Sheriff Donovan Galpin and Françoise Galpin. He works as a barista at a local coffee shop where he develops a romantic interest in Wednesday Addams, eventually taking her to the school dance after Thing pretends to be her. Tyler is later revealed to be a Hyde, a mutated Outcast whose form is unleashed by trauma. In the season one finale, his Hyde form attacks Wednesday but is stopped when Enid's werewolf form defends her, and he is taken to Willow Hill Insane Asylum as the only facility capable of safely confining him.

Quick Facts

Role: The Hyde; Barista
Status: Incarcerated at Willow Hill Insane Asylum
Portrayed by: Hunter Doohan

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. It takes a traumatic event to unleash a person's Hyde form. 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.

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. 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. 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

Who is Tyler Galpin?

Tyler is a barista at a coffee shop near Nevermore who becomes Wednesday Addams's love interest during the season. He is the son of Sheriff Donovan Galpin and Françoise Galpin, which also makes him the nephew of Isaac Night.