Twisted Metal: Is SPOILER Really Dead?

One of Twisted Metal’s largest characters seemingly died within the Season 1 finale.

Peacock’s live-action Twisted Metal adaptation builds a model new world for the beloved franchise, however populates with loads of characters that longtime followers know and love. Sweet Tooth, the sport’s most iconic character, is principally the mascot for the complete Twisted Metal franchise, and a giant promoting level for the present was bringing the psychotic clown to life. Throughout the primary season of the Peacock collection, fairly just a few basic Twisted Metal characters make an affect, and it ought to come as no shock that a few of them do not survive lengthy sufficient to see the ultimate credit. That stated, there may be one main Twisted Metal character that followers ought to count on again sooner or later, although they’re seemingly killed within the season finale.

WARNING: This article accommodates MAJOR SPOILERS for the primary season of Twisted Metal! Continue studying at your individual threat…

The Season 1 finale of Twisted Metal kicks off with a large automobile battle that includes a lot of the present’s main characters, emulating the battle fashion from the video video games. Near the top of the sequence, Sweet Tooth is seemingly killed. He will get shot within the eye at shut vary, however that is not fairly sufficient to kill him. He hops from his ice cream truck and onto the hood of Agent Stone’s SUV, earlier than being knocked off and run over by one other automobile (pushed by Stu and Michael) going full pace. 

Is there a post-credits scene in Twisted Metal?

We then see Sweet Tooth’s masks on the bottom, indicating that he may need died. It was a gnarly hit and it appeared unattainable for any regular individual to outlive that, and the post-credits scene confirms the long-lasting automobile combatant is alive and effectively — and greater than pissed off. The scene reveals Stu and Michael reunited and on the highway, taking a calming break from driving earlier than being terrorized by a still-breathing Sweet Tooth. The scene cuts as his machete comes out of nowhere, although we see blood splattering and a screaming Stu being dragged into the woods. It’s protected to say this storyline will proceed to play out in a second season.

It’s exhausting to imagine that Sweet Tooth would die after only one season of the Twisted Metal collection. He’s probably the most recognizable character and there may be nonetheless loads of story left for him to play a significant position in Season 2. Even Stu and Michael questioned whether or not or not Sweet Tooth is useless, however they do not need to threat going again to seek out out. That was a mistake, as their failure to substantiate if the physique was lifeless ended up ensuing of their reunion turning into bittersweet.

Sweet Tooth in Twisted Metal (2012)

In the 2012 version of Twisted Metal, Sweet Tooth’s story is all about revenge. That model of the story depicted Sweet Tooth as a psychotic spirit dwelling inside Marcus Kane. When Sweet Tooth lastly took over, his homicide spree started with Kane’s household, although considered one of his daughter’s managed to flee. Tracking her down grew to become Sweet Tooth’s obsession.

That story would not exist within the Twisted Metal present, as Sweet Tooth is revealed to be a former little one actor who was despatched to an asylum after murdering his co-star. But if you take a look at how Kane’s daughter escaped, and also you see the story is created for Sweet Tooth, it is simple to know the way it might tie to Stu in Twisted Metal Season 2.

Kane’s daughter escaped by stabbing Sweet Tooth within the eye. He misplaced the attention and his masks mirrored that change. At the top of the present’s first season, Stu shoots Sweet Tooth within the eye as a way to get away from him. Given how a lot Sweet Tooth noticed Stu as a pal, he’ll see that transfer as the last word betrayal, and we already know he has no drawback holding a grudge. Provided Sweet Tooth comes again (which looks like a given), he’ll most likely cease at nothing to seek out and kill Stu. He’ll most likely have a terrific new masks that makes him look much more terrifying.

What did you consider Twisted Metal‘s first season? Do you assume Sweet Tooth shall be again for revenge in Season 2? Let us know within the feedback!