: In the finale, he is revealed to be Elliot , the son of Maura Franklin and Daniel Solace.

Introduction of the beetle (which can unlock doors) and the recurring "wake up" motif. The Simulation Twist

: In "reality" (within the show's 1999 timeline), Elliot was terminally ill. Maura, a neuroscientist, created the first simulation to "preserve" his consciousness and spend more time with him. Episode Report: "The Boy" (Season 1, Episode 2)

: He is mute throughout most of the series and carries a black pyramid that appears to have reality-warping capabilities, such as stopping time or "respawning" him after being thrown overboard.