Wednesday fans 'spot clue' season 2 cliffhanger is red herring in Tyler twist

*Warning - this article contains spoilers for Wednesday season 2 part 1.*

Following the first instalment of Wednesday season 2, countless Netflix viewers have been left stunned by the explosive finale that left our protagonist's survival uncertain.

During an intense climactic confrontation, viewers witness her former adversary and past romantic interest Tyler Galpin (Hunter Doohan) shift into his Hyde form, pursuing his controller Ms Thornhill/Laurel Gates (Christina Ricci) through the corridors of the psychiatric institution where he'd been detained before ultimately slaying her with his talons.

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Upon spotting Wednesday (Jenna Ortega) at the corridor's end, the Hyde stops threateningly before her.

The scene then shows Wednesday being hurled forcefully through the window onto the pavement beneath, whilst police arrive attempting to restrain the Hyde, who flees into the darkness, reports the Express.

Wednesday's voice then narrates: "I've always dreamed of looking death in the face. But in my final moments, all I hear is my mother's words ringing in my ears. Maybe I have made everything worse... much worse."

Despite it appearing improbable that Wednesday and Tyler could reignite their connection - particularly after that part 1 conclusion - supporters believe circumstances might differ now the teenager has finally escaped Ms Thornhill's control.

Will Wednesday and Tyler end up together in season 2?

Defying expectations, fans reckon there remains a spark between the otherworldly duo, which appears concerning given her shocking plunge from the window. However, some viewers have pointed out that we never saw Tyler push Wednesday, with some questioning if he even pushed her at all.

"I really hope tyler didn't actually throw wednesday out," one person wrote on X, highlighting the ambiguity of the moment in question.

"That ENDING? UHHH WEDNESDAY? ? did the hyde/tyler actually do that...? so confused why they didn't show it," another asked suspiciously.

A third wrote: "Tyler did NOT push Wednesday idc to obvious! They didn't show it for a reason, watch it be revealed when they find him that it was someone else!"

A fourth agreed: "My theory is tyler wasn't the one who pushed wednesday out of the window a) they didn't show it happening b) ehh I lowkey still ship them even tho I know they're doomed.

"I think this makes sense for Tyler's character. And I feel like tyler pushing her is gonna be a huge red herring," one more theorised.

Other fans suggested the pair could have an "enemies to lovers" arc, with one admitting: "I still ship Tyler and Wednesday not sorry I don't give a f*** if he's evil.

"From best enemies to lovers ever," one wrote, as another concurred: "He def still has feelings for her."

Reference their intense conversation when Wednesday goes to visit Tyler in his cell, another fan enthused: "TYLER TELLING WEDNESDAY SHE FELL IN LOVE WITH HIM AND THE MONSTER OH MY GOD #Wednesday."

However, not everyone was impressed by the theories about the pair having a romantic reunion, with one person writing: "I just feel like anybody who romanticized Tyler and Wednesday scene in his jail something is off with y'all because nothing about that gave me romantic if anything Enid and Wednesday are the real ship even though they're only best friends #Wednesday."

So, did Tyler really try to kill Wednesday or was it someone else? Was he actually trying to save her? We're dying to know the full story.

Wednesday season 2 part 2 is coming to Netflix on September 3.