Could Lily be the villain of season 3?
Before anyone blows a gasket, hear me out: It wouldn't be a big stretch for Lily to become an antagonistic character, if you take into account how we left her in LONG ROAD AHEAD. Lily was already in a bad place, thanks in part to her father's death, and became increasingly unhinged throughout the course of episode 3. Regardless of whether she's abandoned on the road or ditches the group in the RV, Lily's departure wasn't exactly as "noble" as Kenny's in NO TIME LEFT.
Considering Lily's gradual transformation into a paranoid totalitarian, would it really be a far cry for Lily to become a figure similar to Carver? Having Lily return as the principle villain for season 3 has a lot of potential, for a few reasons:
1) Nostalgia gone bad. Critics who were against Kenny's return in S2 complained that his "resurrection" was motivated largely by poorly thought-out fan-pandering. Lily would be an inverted version of Kenny, where a familiar face from Clem's past has become a terrible danger in Clem's present, more so than Kenny ever did.
2) Radically different character arc. This was another criticism directed at Kenny's role in S2; a lot of fans felt he was basically repeating his story from S1 with Sarita substituting for Katjaa and Duck. That wouldn't be an issue with Lilly, who has gone from being an ally in S1 to an outright enemy in S3. Imagine Lily assembling her own group of cutthroat survivors, comprised entirely of women who have lived through their own traumatic nightmares; a gang of gun-toting valkyries for the zombie apocalypse.
3) Emotional connection with the villain. Even if Kenny's determinant status allows him to appear in S3, it's pretty safe to assume he won't be around for very long (although I'm hoping he'll last a few more minutes than poor Omid). With Kenny out of the picture, Clem and Lily would be the last of the "old guard". Lily never harboured any ill will towards Clem in S1 - remember that shot near the end of STARVED FOR HELP, when Lily knelt down beside Clem to see how she was doing? - but this could easily change, if Lily has allowed herself to turn into a monster. Being an old face would make her conflict with Clementine all the more tragic and poignant, for the player as much as the characters.
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Honestly I dont really want anyone back now, and I just dont see it, she wasnt ever evil just crazy with grief. And that was years ago.
Plus her being crazy and evil would be more kenny fanboy service again to be honest
What you described is honestly what Kenny sort of should have been but its too late now.
No, that wouldn't have worked. Kenny was driven to the point of insanity more than once, but despite what Jane said, the worst thing he could ever become was some lowly thug. He doesn't have the brains or cunning to turn into someone truly dangerous like Carver. Lily is a different story.
I want Lilly to make a return, but I never thought of the fact that she could become the villain.
I think it could lead to a fantastic storyline - she seems evil, but still cares for Clem, so it is up to the player to decide whether to trust her or not. I think the idea of Lilly being the antagonist could be a great one.
Villain or not, I'd like to see her back.
Nice idea, Robert!
I want Lilly to come back in general.
Could Lily be the villain of season 3?
Short Answer: Yes
Yes, make a team with the russian prick, so my clem can kill both of them
That would make a good Fan Fic but another character return unless it's at Wellington or a large group/community seems far fetched....
Considering the actions from Season 1 in what the decisions of the player with Lilly happened, it is possible that Lilly could become a villain. Since she pretty much killed Carley/Doug, and didn't really care for anyone in the group (other than Lee depending on what actions happened). Her father also killed might of just made her go over the edge.
Although I think it should change if Lee did try to help her and tried to remain loyal to her. Since I think that should make an impact. And those impacts should carry on from other seasons.