A theory about Peter

[Felix Fangor]

I think Peters suicidal tendencies were actually another sign for his hero powers. We saw that Peter had visions of actually causing the catastrophy by adapting to every heroes power simultaneously. If Peter is the real danger, it would make sense he is suppose to die, just like he was supposed to die when he saved Claire from Sylar.

In his belief of actually trying to save the world, he actually becomes more of a danger by saving Claire and any other hero who is chased by Sylar.

Maybe Sylar is evil for a good cause, and maybe Peter is good for a bad cause.

 

[Mysterio]

what suicidal tendencies?

 

[PLAS]

maybe the fact that Pete went to confront Sylar knowing he was going to die

or when he threw himself off a building, and there was the possibility of him just ending a stain on the floor

 

[Felix Fangor]

In the first episode Peter tried to kill himself, only to be saved by Nathan. So it's a definite possibility Peters death will save everything...and Sylar is actually stopping the explosion from coming. By absorbing every hero's power, Peter will not be able to overload on powers.

 

[ragdus]

Peter didn't try to kill himself. He knew Nathan could fly and wanted to force him to do so. It might have been a crazy idea, but his intent was not to end his own life.

 

[Brainiac 8]

Plus he went to save the Claire knowing he might die because that's what heroes do, save people regardless of the cosequences.

 

[pspring5]

i think peter's the main guy here...too much riding here to cut him off.

 

[Maximus One]

is it confirmed that he exploded because all the powers were overloading him? when i first watched the episode i was for some reason the first thing that popped into my head was that he ran into Ted and didnt really know how to control Teds powers

 

[Felix Fangor]

In episode two it's stated that Peters family had a history of depressions.

 

[Brainiac 8]

is it confirmed that he exploded because all the powers were overloading him? when i first watched the episode i was for some reason the first thing that popped into my head was that he ran into Ted and didnt really know how to control Teds powers

That's what I think is going to happen, I don't think it is the other powers. He probably mimics Ted's power and can't control the radioactive ability.

 

[GL1]

Whoa... WHAT?

In the first episodes, Peter was having constant visions of flying, and then he met Isaac who with a painting basically confirmed that Peter could fly. When Nathan and Peter talked afterwards, Nathan thought telling Peter that he flew was what Peter wanted to hear. Peter did NOT try to committ suicide, he tried to fly. He had no idea Nathan could fly either.

Also going to confront Sylar was him deciding to save the world even at the cost of his life. He simply didn't care whether he died or not as long as the cheerleader was saved.

There are no suicidal tendencies going on, Peter is showing bravery, if anything.

And finally there are absolutely no grounds to say that overloading on powers causes any kind of explosion, especailly a NUCLEAR explosion which has nothing to do with overloading on minor abilities. And we've seen what happens when you overload on ablities: Sylar is going crazy.

This theory is just too far out and relies on things that aren't true. I don't see it happening at all. I'm sure peter isn't as innocent as he could be, and Sylar isn't as evil as he may appear, but I don't see a complete role reversal, remember, these guys have had character development... they are the way they are for a reason... follow the trail and see where it leads instead of taking a single idea and finding the wildest option.

 

[Felix Fangor]

I think 'the exploding man' visions that Isaac had were definately related to Peter and Ted running in. But the thing is, how does Hiro fit into all of this. Maybe the painting with the dinosaur is a clue? Maybe there is something in a museum or whatever that holds a huge key to stopping that disaster.

 

[Brainiac 8]

Whoa... WHAT?

In the first episodes, Peter was having constant visions of flying, and then he met Isaac who with a painting basically confirmed that Peter could fly. When Nathan and Peter talked afterwards, Nathan thought telling Peter that he flew was what Peter wanted to hear. Peter did NOT try to committ suicide, he tried to fly. He had no idea Nathan could fly either.

Also going to confront Sylar was him deciding to save the world even at the cost of his life. He simply didn't care whether he died or not as long as the cheerleader was saved.

There are no suicidal tendencies going on, Peter is showing bravery, if anything.

And finally there are absolutely no grounds to say that overloading on powers causes any kind of explosion, especailly a NUCLEAR explosion which has nothing to do with overloading on minor abilities. And we've seen what happens when you overload on ablities: Sylar is going crazy.

This theory is just too far out and relies on things that aren't true. I don't see it happening at all. I'm sure peter isn't as innocent as he could be, and Sylar isn't as evil as he may appear, but I don't see a complete role reversal, remember, these guys have had character development... they are the way they are for a reason... follow the trail and see where it leads instead of taking a single idea and finding the wildest option.

PWNT.

 

[Maximus One]

that was such uber pwnage

 

[GL1]

Well, then... I take it back.

Seriously, I'm not trying to own anybody, but this is obviously a post from a flow of ideas and I think it may have gone better in the Peter thread or in the thread where the idea that spawned it was found.

 

[Felix Fangor]

I never attempted that this post was the truth or that I'm predicting I'm right. Far from it. It was just mere speculation.

 

[Mysterio]

I never attempted that this post was the truth or that I'm predicting I'm right. Far from it. It was just mere speculation.

name one instance in which Peter tried to kill himself or even thought of killing himself. the only time it was ever mentioned was by Nathan who created the lie so his campaign wouldn't be in jeopardy.

 

[USMC]

My theory is that Peter isn't the bomb. Syler is. Peter was dreaming about what's happening as if he were Syler.

He's getting sick because he wasn't just in the vicinity of Claire, but of Syler, too. He's got Syler's residual powers, but he doesn't know it, and they're making him sick. He's already dreamed of Syler once, and we don't know all of Syler's abilities... he could have some kind of astral projection power or something. Peter and him could actually have some kind of mental/physical link now.

Anyhow, I think the bomb is Syler because when Peter wakes up in New York, the first camera shot of him is a close-up on his watch. It's not the same watch as Syler's, but it could be the same brand, I dunno. Probably reading too mutch into it, but I just don't think it's a simple case of Peter having a power overload. The villain here is Syler. It's been said HE is the main villain of the first season, which leads me to believe he won't last to season 2.

Save the Cheerleader. Peter had to save her so that he could later use HER power of healing to be a match against Syler... he's gonna go 1 on 1 against Syler at the end. Syler's the bomb, Peter's gonna utilize all of the other heroes' powers to beat him. Claire's powers were the absolute MUST HAVE for Peter to be able to beat Syler.

Just my speculation.

 

[Abaddon]

I think Peter's "death" in the vision is perhaps a sacrifice. Future-Hiro told him to "be the one we need". Claire seemed very apologetic in her moment with him, like she was sorry there was no other way. Or maybe she was sorry for inadvertenly causing him to make a tough choice. Hiro,Ando, and Isaac seemed resigned, as if they'd accepted that it was too late to save him and that he was doing what must be done or something. :meow:

 

[USMC]

Meh. Dreams never mean exactly what you see. I think the dream is either symbolism, or some kind of astral projection of Peter becoming Syler (in the dream). Don't think it's the actual future, because NYC would not be empty, Claire wouldn't be wearing the cheerleader outfit, and we already have a hero that can tell the future.

Although... Nicki, DL, and Micah were in the dream and Peter has NEVER SEEN THEM BEFORE!!!

 

[Abaddon]

Why would Claire run to Sylar and tell him she's sorry? And why would Simone be crying and running towards him?

 

[USMC]

Why would Claire run to Sylar and tell him she's sorry? And why would Simone be crying and running towards him?

They wouldn't. The dream is images, not reality. Which still wouldn't explain how Peter had a dream with Nicki and DL and Micah in it... ? I dunno, I just feel that somehow Peter is now connected to Syler in some way, mentally or physically and that Syler is the one who's gonna overload, not Peter.

Who knows, everything is up in the air right now! I just want there to be a few more twists and surprises this season. peter having a power overload is a too obvious and boring storyline, IMO...

 

[Abaddon]

I like my theory.

 

[Upset Spideyfan]

Peter's dreams aren't literal, none of them have been, so I see no reason why this one would be.

 

[Prodigy]

I agree that peter exploding was just a dream... he's been dreaming since episode one, but now everyone takes this one as reality? ... and how exactly did he just teleport into the future? ... it doesn't make sense. even if he used hiro's power to go to the future (even though he hadn't seen hiro at all)... when he was in the future in new york he was in new clothes, and people were reacting to him like they knew he was going to blow... instead of them being surprised that he just appeared from nowhere. when hiro teleports he doesn't change clothes. and he didn't disappear in front of nathan, he was still there passed out. translation? ... a dream. he's not the one that explodes.