Helge Doppler, a man with a traumatic past, reveals his determination to change history. The hosts discuss Helge's journey, universal trauma, hidden happiness, and the heroism of breaking cycles. They also analyze the character's realization and distrust of Noah, delve into Helge's timeline and parentage, and reflect on the concept of the origin world.
Helge's attempts at redemption show a genuine desire to fix the wrongs perpetuated by Noah, driven by his realization of being used and ultimately betrayed.
Helg's faith in Noah starts to waver in the bunker, leading to his confrontation with Claudia and his awakening to Noah's deception.
Helge's tragic life and his struggle to find happiness highlight the complex nature of his character and the impact of the time loop on his actions.
Deep dives
Helg's troubled childhood and early encounters with time travel
Helg's childhood is marked by turbulence and emotional neglect from his stern mother and absent father. He collects dead birds and encounters his future self and the missing boys. He later becomes a follower of Noah and is indoctrinated into Sic Mundus. As an adult, he works at the power plant while secretly doing Noah's bidding. He travels back in time to confront his younger self and tries to stop himself, but ultimately ends up in the nursing home.
Helg's realization of manipulation and his attempt at redemption
Helg begins to realize he is being manipulated by Noah, possibly triggered by his near-death experience in the car crash. He confronts his younger self and warns him about Noah's lies. He becomes determined to put things right and even attempts to take his own life. Helg's attempts at redemption show a genuine desire to fix the wrongs perpetuated by Noah, driven by his realization of being used and ultimately betrayed.
Helg's loyalty to Noah and the impact of time spent in the bunker
After waking up in the bunker, Helg falls under Noah's influence and becomes fiercely loyal to him. He spends a considerable amount of time in the bunker, likely being manipulated and conditioned by Noah. This time in captivity fuels his loyalty and trust in Noah, further cementing his role as a disciple. It is in the bunker that Helg's faith in Noah starts to waver, leading to his confrontation with Claudia and his awakening to Noah's deception.
Helg's connection to Claudia and the impact of time on his actions
Helg's connection to Claudia becomes significant throughout his life. He gives her a copy of 'Journey Through Time' and believes that she is the only one who can understand him due to her relationship with time. This connection suggests that a deeper understanding between the two exists, potentially rooted in their shared experiences of time travel. Helg's actions and attempts at redemption may be influenced by his belief in Claudia's role and her ability to understand him.
Helge's Redemption: The Journey of Undoing the Loop
Helge's actions, though horrific, are driven by the desire to fix the time loop. Despite being manipulated by Noah, he eventually realizes that he must break free from Noah's influence. He plays a crucial role in Claudia's journey by giving her the time-travel book and warning her about Noah. This act sets Claudia on the path to undo the loop and brings Helge a sense of redemption. Helge's tragic life and his struggle to find happiness highlight the complex nature of his character.
The Origin World: A Chance for a Better Life
In the origin world, where there is no time travel or Noah, Helge has the opportunity for a better life. Without the trauma and manipulation, Helge can potentially have a happy life with Peter's mother. The absence of dark events like the power plant and kidnappings allow Helge to live without the burden of guilt and pain. This alternate reality presents a glimpse into the life Helge could have had, free from the cyclical fate of Winden.
The Dark Three follow Helge through his life, from the abuse of his childhood to his all-consuming conviction to undo the past in his older age. They deep dive on the universalism of trauma, uncover hidden happiness, and talk about the heroism of trying to break your own cycle.
