Synopsis
Wilson is a complex character who undergoes a dramatic transformation throughout the course of the podcast. He begins as Max’s roommate in their original dimension and evolves into a multiversal entity known as Wilson Supreme, then Wilson Plus.
Character Traits
- Variable Personality: Wilson’s personality differs significantly across dimensions, ranging from friendly and helpful to grumpy and even antagonistic. This inconsistency may reflect the nature of the multiverse itself or possibly Max’s subjective perceptions of Wilson in different realities.
- Mysterious Background: Little is known about Wilson’s past, occupation, or personal life in his original dimension. He remains an enigma, with Max admitting to knowing little about him beyond their roommate dynamic.
- Prone to Unusual Circumstances: Wilson frequently finds himself in bizarre situations across the various dimensions, often as a result of Max’s actions or the unique characteristics of those realities.
- Target of Obsession: In some dimensions, Wilson is the subject of unusual admiration or even worship, suggesting a hidden depth or significance to his character that even he may be unaware of.
Key Relationships
- Max: Wilson’s most significant relationship is with Max, his roommate and the catalyst for his multiversal journey. Their dynamic evolves from an initially strained relationship in their original dimension to a complex and often humorous interplay as they travel together.
- Other Versions of Himself: As Wilson encounters other versions of himself across the multiverse, he becomes aware of his own multiplicity and the vast potential within his own being.
- Various Dimensional Inhabitants: Wilson interacts with a wide array of characters in different dimensions, forming temporary alliances, facing adversaries, and navigating the complexities of each unique reality.
Transformative Experiences
- Becoming Wilson Supreme: The most pivotal moment in Wilson’s journey is his transformation into Wilson Supreme, the culmination of merging with all other Wilsons across the multiverse. This event grants him immense power, knowledge, and an expanded consciousness.
- Transitioning to Wilson+: Following the apparent death of Wilson Supreme, a new entity, Wilson+, emerges. The exact nature of this transition and Wilson+’s relationship to the previous Wilson Supreme remains somewhat ambiguous.
- Memory Loss and Transformation: Later, Wilson+ exhibits memory loss and a diminished understanding of his own power and history, suggesting that the process of becoming a multiversal entity may have unintended consequences.
Interdimensional Versions
- Wilson (Max’s roommate): This is the original Wilson from Max’s dimension. Max’s relationship with this Wilson is strained, and we rarely hear from him directly. One notable exception occurs in Episode 0017: Come and get your hug.
- Shoeless Wilson: A version of Wilson from a dimension where nobody wears shoes, in Episode 0001: The Bageltron 2000
- Cousin Wilson: A version of Wilson from the dimension taken over by robot overlords obsessed with “Perfect Strangers,” in Episode 0002: Perfect Strangers
- Tubular Wilson: A remarkably fit version of Wilson, who has a daily three-hour commute from Seattle to Portland via Jet Tubular. Lives in no cars world, seen in Episode 0003: Hop on the Jet
- Wilson Supreme:This entity is the result of all Wilsons across the multiverse merging into a single being. Wilson Supreme possesses immense power and knowledge and establishes his own planet.
- Wilson+: This entity emerges after the apparent death of Wilson Supreme. The exact nature of his connection to Wilson Supreme is unclear, and he displays signs of memory loss and diminished power.
Character Development
Wilson’s journey is a testament to the transformative power of the multiverse. He begins as an ordinary individual and evolves into a being of immense power and cosmic significance. However, this transformation comes at a cost, as he experiences loss, confusion, and even a diminished sense of self. Despite these challenges, Wilson’s enduring presence across the multiverse suggests a fundamental resilience and adaptability within his character.