Lily Tyler
Encyclopedia
Lily Tyler is a fictional character in the USA Network
science fiction
television series The 4400
.
, at age 26. Her parents divorced when she was at the age of 14. At time of abduction, she was married to Brian Moore, and is the mother to Heidi Moore. While she was in the future, Richard's RNA was extracted and put into her.
She has the power of empathy
and uses it to read Isabelle
's feelings.
Another possible power of hers would be age transmission, i.e to transfer day, or years from other people's lives to herself and vice versa. Since the instant change of age between Isabelle and Lily happened exactly after Lily was freed from the effect of the promicin-inhibitor, it's to be said that Isabelle, unintentionally, used her mother's power against her.
, and is shocked but pleased to discover that he knew her grandmother Lily.
Returning home, she finds that Brian has remarried to a woman named Carol, who Heidi believes is her birth mother. Fearful of destabilizing his family, Brian refuses her access to Heidi, even threatening her with a restraining order.
She and Richard begin a relationship, and Lily discovers that she is pregnant- and that she became pregnant at some point after the abduction, yet before her return. She and Richard move in together, and Lily's attachment to Heidi fades somewhat as her own unborn child communicates with her, making Lily feel unwell as she secretly observes Heidi.
Eventually Lily and Richard come to the attention of Jordan Collier. Lily is distrustful of Collier, and as the couple move into Collier's estate for the 4400 her misgivings grow. Following an attempt by Collier to destroy hers and Richard's relationship, Lily and Richard escape the estate and go on the run, settling in a log cabin retreat. At the close of season one Lily enters labour.
. Their fugitive status begins to affect their relationship, but they are shocked to discover Isabelle's abilities, which save their lives and enable them to keep going.
When Richard is taken into custody, Lily turns to Brian for help, and the two reconcile somewhat. Lily and Richard are finally persuaded to return to the 4400 Center
, in large part as Isabelle "accepts" Jordan Collier as no longer being a threat. After Collier's death, Lily is asked by Matthew Ross to help Shawn Farrell
and open a healing foundation as part of the centre. It is around this time that Lily is visited by Heidi at the center; Carol and Brian are arguing, and Heidi has learned that Lily is her birth mother. The two begin to form a relationship, but Isabelle becomes distressed at the sight of Heidi. Lily is later told by Brian that Heidi is now in hospital after her spleen ruptured, though she is recovering and asking to see Lily. Lily becomes sure Isabelle caused the injury through jealousy.
Lily later becomes suspicious of the 4400 Center when she discovers that Isabelle has faint marks on her skin following childcare. She and Richard find that Isabelle is being subjected to tests ordered by Matthew Ross, to determine the limit of her power and true potential. Before the situation can escalate, the 4400 start to become seriously ill, and are ordered back into quarantine, a move resisted by Richard who has taken over the 4400 Center following Shawn's illness. When the crisis is resolved due to Isabelle's blood being used to develop a cure, Lily discovers Isabelle is missing.
deduces the connection between Lily and Isabelle's aging- that in some way, Isabelle's rapid aging was the cause of Lily's sudden aging, and that the two are still linked. As Isabelle grows stronger and more developed, Lily becomes weaker. The only solution would be to remove the aging agent- Isabelle. As Isabelle herself points out, she would have to die. Lily refuses to discuss the matter, and over the next few weeks becomes more and more frail. She is treated for a time by Shawn, but eventually his healing ability can no longer help. Lily accepts that she is dying, and buys Richard an early birthday present- a ride in an F-16 jet.
Lily tells Isabelle she is going to another clinic, and leaves Isabelle her wedding band, her own grandmother's ring. After saying goodbye to her, Lily tearfully tells Richard that he will have to tell their daughter the truth upon his return to the center. Richard and Lily travel to the log cabin they hid in during Lily's pregnancy, and reminisce over their happy time together. Lily dies peacefully outside the cabin, and after cremation, her ashes are taken home and scattered by Richard over the grave of her grandmother, Lily Bonham.
, to convince Richard to restore Isabelle, now a baby, back to her adult form. She is created by a fellow 4400 on behalf of Kyle Baldwin
.
This Lily has no memory of events after she passed out whilst looking for Isabelle in the season two finale. After convincing Richard that his actions were wrong, she begins to fade, and Richard realizes what he had suspected all along; that she was not "really" Lily, Lily having died a year before. She finally fades away, telling Richard she loves him, as he holds her.
The real Lily also appears in flashback form in "One of Us"; the "marked" Tom Baldwin remembers operating on her and Richard in the future after their initial abduction, impregnating Lily with Richard's child.
originally pitched season three with the continuation of the character, but was told by the network to write her out of the show for "business reasons". Laura Allen
, the actress who played Lily, subsequently accepted a role on another show. The season three opening episode presents Lily as an aged woman, portrayed by Tippi Hedren
.
USA Network
USA Network is an American cable television channel launched in 1971. Once a minor player in basic cable, the network has steadily gained popularity because of breakout hits like Monk, Psych, Burn Notice, Royal Pains, Covert Affairs, White Collar, Monday Night RAW, Suits, and reruns of the various...
science fiction
Science fiction
Science fiction is a genre of fiction dealing with imaginary but more or less plausible content such as future settings, futuristic science and technology, space travel, aliens, and paranormal abilities...
television series The 4400
The 4400
The 4400 is a science fiction TV series produced by CBS Paramount Network Television in association with Sky Television, Renegade 83, and American Zoetrope for USA Network. The show was created and written by Scott Peters and René Echevarria, and it stars Joel Gretsch and Jacqueline McKenzie...
.
Background
Lily was born August 4, 1966, and disappeared May 26, 1993, from Orlando, FloridaOrlando, Florida
Orlando is a city in the central region of the U.S. state of Florida. It is the county seat of Orange County, and the center of the Greater Orlando metropolitan area. According to the 2010 US Census, the city had a population of 238,300, making Orlando the 79th largest city in the United States...
, at age 26. Her parents divorced when she was at the age of 14. At time of abduction, she was married to Brian Moore, and is the mother to Heidi Moore. While she was in the future, Richard's RNA was extracted and put into her.
She has the power of empathy
Empathy
Empathy is the capacity to recognize and, to some extent, share feelings that are being experienced by another sapient or semi-sapient being. Someone may need to have a certain amount of empathy before they are able to feel compassion. The English word was coined in 1909 by E.B...
and uses it to read Isabelle
Isabelle Tyler
Isabelle Tyler is a fictional character on the USA Network science fiction television series The 4400.-Background:The daughter of Richard Tyler and Lily Moore, Isabelle is technically not a 4400; she was born after the 4400 were returned, after the first season of the show.- Season 1 :Lily...
's feelings.
Another possible power of hers would be age transmission, i.e to transfer day, or years from other people's lives to herself and vice versa. Since the instant change of age between Isabelle and Lily happened exactly after Lily was freed from the effect of the promicin-inhibitor, it's to be said that Isabelle, unintentionally, used her mother's power against her.
Season one
Whilst in quarantine following her return, she feels a strong connection with fellow returnee Richard TylerRichard Tyler
Richard Tyler is a fictional character in the USA Network science fiction television series The 4400.- Character :One of the first 4400s to be shown, Richard is Lily Tyler's husband, and is the father of her second daughter, Isabelle Tyler....
, and is shocked but pleased to discover that he knew her grandmother Lily.
Returning home, she finds that Brian has remarried to a woman named Carol, who Heidi believes is her birth mother. Fearful of destabilizing his family, Brian refuses her access to Heidi, even threatening her with a restraining order.
She and Richard begin a relationship, and Lily discovers that she is pregnant- and that she became pregnant at some point after the abduction, yet before her return. She and Richard move in together, and Lily's attachment to Heidi fades somewhat as her own unborn child communicates with her, making Lily feel unwell as she secretly observes Heidi.
Eventually Lily and Richard come to the attention of Jordan Collier. Lily is distrustful of Collier, and as the couple move into Collier's estate for the 4400 her misgivings grow. Following an attempt by Collier to destroy hers and Richard's relationship, Lily and Richard escape the estate and go on the run, settling in a log cabin retreat. At the close of season one Lily enters labour.
Season two
Lily is on the run from both Collier and NTAC with Richard and baby IsabelleIsabelle Tyler
Isabelle Tyler is a fictional character on the USA Network science fiction television series The 4400.-Background:The daughter of Richard Tyler and Lily Moore, Isabelle is technically not a 4400; she was born after the 4400 were returned, after the first season of the show.- Season 1 :Lily...
. Their fugitive status begins to affect their relationship, but they are shocked to discover Isabelle's abilities, which save their lives and enable them to keep going.
When Richard is taken into custody, Lily turns to Brian for help, and the two reconcile somewhat. Lily and Richard are finally persuaded to return to the 4400 Center
4400 Center
The 4400 Center is a fictional building in the science fiction TV series The 4400. According to a postcard in the Season 3 episode "Gone", the fictional location of the center is 6265 Crescent Road, Seattle, WA...
, in large part as Isabelle "accepts" Jordan Collier as no longer being a threat. After Collier's death, Lily is asked by Matthew Ross to help Shawn Farrell
Shawn Farrell
Shawn Farrell is a fictional character in the USA Network science fiction television series The 4400.- Season One:Shawn was born December 12, 1983, and disappeared April 22, 2001 from Highland Beach near Seattle, Washington, while with his cousin Kyle Baldwin...
and open a healing foundation as part of the centre. It is around this time that Lily is visited by Heidi at the center; Carol and Brian are arguing, and Heidi has learned that Lily is her birth mother. The two begin to form a relationship, but Isabelle becomes distressed at the sight of Heidi. Lily is later told by Brian that Heidi is now in hospital after her spleen ruptured, though she is recovering and asking to see Lily. Lily becomes sure Isabelle caused the injury through jealousy.
Lily later becomes suspicious of the 4400 Center when she discovers that Isabelle has faint marks on her skin following childcare. She and Richard find that Isabelle is being subjected to tests ordered by Matthew Ross, to determine the limit of her power and true potential. Before the situation can escalate, the 4400 start to become seriously ill, and are ordered back into quarantine, a move resisted by Richard who has taken over the 4400 Center following Shawn's illness. When the crisis is resolved due to Isabelle's blood being used to develop a cure, Lily discovers Isabelle is missing.
Season three
After discovering that Isabelle is missing, Lily is found unconscious by Richard. As she awakes she is horrified to discover she has aged around fifty years. The two parents find Isabelle has also aged, to be a woman of around twenty. Dr. Kevin BurkhoffKevin Burkhoff
Kevin Burkhoff is a fictional character on the USA Network science fiction tv show, The 4400.-Season Two:Kevin first appeared in the season two premiere episode "Wake Up Call," in which he was a patient in a psychiatric hospital. Kevin suffered from paranoid personality disorder and had not...
deduces the connection between Lily and Isabelle's aging- that in some way, Isabelle's rapid aging was the cause of Lily's sudden aging, and that the two are still linked. As Isabelle grows stronger and more developed, Lily becomes weaker. The only solution would be to remove the aging agent- Isabelle. As Isabelle herself points out, she would have to die. Lily refuses to discuss the matter, and over the next few weeks becomes more and more frail. She is treated for a time by Shawn, but eventually his healing ability can no longer help. Lily accepts that she is dying, and buys Richard an early birthday present- a ride in an F-16 jet.
Lily tells Isabelle she is going to another clinic, and leaves Isabelle her wedding band, her own grandmother's ring. After saying goodbye to her, Lily tearfully tells Richard that he will have to tell their daughter the truth upon his return to the center. Richard and Lily travel to the log cabin they hid in during Lily's pregnancy, and reminisce over their happy time together. Lily dies peacefully outside the cabin, and after cremation, her ashes are taken home and scattered by Richard over the grave of her grandmother, Lily Bonham.
Season four
An image of Lily is created in One of UsOne of Us (The 4400 episode)
"One of Us" is the tenth episode of season four of the science fiction television series The 4400. The episode aired on August 19, 2007 on the USA Network.-Synopsis:Tom and Diana look for Richard, but Tom is distracted by his dreams about the future...
, to convince Richard to restore Isabelle, now a baby, back to her adult form. She is created by a fellow 4400 on behalf of Kyle Baldwin
Kyle Baldwin
Kyle Baldwin is a fictional character in the USA Network science fiction television series The 4400.- Season One:Kyle Baldwin is Tom and Linda Baldwin's son and Shawn Farrell's cousin. The two were drinking beer at Highland beach in 2001 when Shawn was abducted. After Shawn's abduction, Kyle is...
.
This Lily has no memory of events after she passed out whilst looking for Isabelle in the season two finale. After convincing Richard that his actions were wrong, she begins to fade, and Richard realizes what he had suspected all along; that she was not "really" Lily, Lily having died a year before. She finally fades away, telling Richard she loves him, as he holds her.
The real Lily also appears in flashback form in "One of Us"; the "marked" Tom Baldwin remembers operating on her and Richard in the future after their initial abduction, impregnating Lily with Richard's child.
Departure
Executive producer Ira Steven BehrIra Steven Behr
Ira Steven Behr born 23 October 1953, in New York City, New York, USA is an American television producer and screenwriter, most known for his work on Star Trek, especially Star Trek: Deep Space Nine, on which he served as showrunner and executive producer...
originally pitched season three with the continuation of the character, but was told by the network to write her out of the show for "business reasons". Laura Allen
Laura Allen
-Personal life:Allen was born in Portland, Oregon, the daughter of Julie and David Allen. She grew up on Bainbridge Island, Washington as the middle child of three sisters: older Jennifer and younger Lindsay. She attended Wellesley College as a Sociology major and graduated in 1996...
, the actress who played Lily, subsequently accepted a role on another show. The season three opening episode presents Lily as an aged woman, portrayed by Tippi Hedren
Tippi Hedren
Nathalie Kay "Tippi" Hedren is an American actress and former fashion model with a career spanning six decades. She is primarily known for her roles in two Alfred Hitchcock films, The Birds and Marnie, and her extensive efforts in animal rescue at Shambala Preserve, an wildlife habitat which she...
.
External links
- Lily Tyler's profile at the official 4400 website provided by USA NetworkUSA NetworkUSA Network is an American cable television channel launched in 1971. Once a minor player in basic cable, the network has steadily gained popularity because of breakout hits like Monk, Psych, Burn Notice, Royal Pains, Covert Affairs, White Collar, Monday Night RAW, Suits, and reruns of the various...
.