Talk:Richard Alpert

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Contents 1 Richard? 2 DHARMA recruiter? 3 Wheelchair? 4 Mascara? 5 Who is Richard? 6 Age 7 conjecture? 8 hottest character on the show? 9 Hanso/LEP = Richard 10 Hostile leader? 11 Richard leaving? 12 Removed aging theory criticism 13 mittelwerk 14 Appearances error 15 Native Islander? 16 Confirmation that 'Alpert does not age'? 17 Richard is the Smoke Monster 18 Main Character 19 Actions

Richard?

Was his first name actually mentioned in the episode, or was this information from the hoax site? --Jackdavinci 03:32, 8 February 2007 (PST)

• I can't remember if they said it in the episode, but the first mention of his name to the public was in the ABC press release, so it's fine here. --PandoraX 09:38, 8 February 2007 (PST)

As far as Richard's name, remember Ram Dass? Here is an excerpt from his website. Before Ram Dass went to India in the 60s and became Ram Dass, he was Dr. Richard Alpert. This is from Ram Dass' website:

In 1974, Ram Dass created the Hanuman Foundation, a non-profit meant to embody what he had absorbed from his Guru. Hanuman Foundation developed the Prison Ashram Project, designed to help prison inmates grow spiritually during their incarceration, and the Dying Project helped many cope and transcend, taking the unnecessary sting out of the tail of life and giving people a way to deal with suffering and death.

I think this is extremely interesting as far as Richard's role on the island and what's actually going on with the Losties. --Dani

I removed the reference to him as "Dr Richard Alpert." The real Richard Alpert is a doctor, but we have no evidence that Lost's Richard is a Dr. In fact, given his background, it's unlikely that he's an accredited doctor in either sense of the word.

Richard was seen in 1950, 1960... He was there at John Locke's birth. According to the write up of Further_Instructions#General Further Instructions. The documents Locke had said he was born in 1946. So, Richard was seen in the 1940's too. Right? Unless there's some bit of information I'm missing here... --Gar 09:26, 9 May 2008 (PDT)

I definitely missed the write up on John's page. So I suppose the zip and birth date were incorrect. Ignore my comment above. Thanks! --Gar 09:31, 9 May 2008 (PDT)

DHARMA recruiter?

I think it's pretty clear, from all that Patchy told us, that he doesn't recruit for DHARMA. He and Ethan are recruiting people to join the Others. Catalanowned 15:52, 15 March 2007 (PDT)

If he is recruiting for the Others, shouldnt he be included as an Other? ...and possibly including Diana as well?--Phil 16:09, 19 March 2007 (PDT)

He is set to appear in an upcoming episode. Once that has aired and we have proof one way or another we will edit it. Until then, this is all the info we know about him.-Mr.Leaf 16:10, 19 March 2007 (PDT)

Wheelchair?

The page says he "brought Locke to a room in which Locke's father, Anthony Cooper, was held captive in a wheelchair." I'm fairly certain Cooper wasn't in a wheelchair. And if he was, this detail should be added to the Episode page. --TechNic 15:25, 22 March 2007 (PDT)

I agree, it wasn't a wheelchair. --Sauron18 15:35, 22 March 2007 (PDT)

Double checked screencaps to confirm and have fixed it.--TechNic 10:10, 23 March 2007 (PDT)

--Stripes 09:05, 17 May 2007 (PDT)

Mascara?

It seems to me like he wears mascara. May be a clue to the gay character then. Anyone shares that notice? --Prolinesurfer 15:16, 3 May 2007 (PDT)

Is the actor not simply dark-eyed? If you compare some of his promo pix in "the Tick" as Batmanuel, he has the appearance of being eye-lined. --Frenkmelk 23:46, 9 May 2007 (PDT)

Some people just look like that. I suspect he/the actor has some Indo-Iranian ancestry.C.m. 06:37, 10 May 2007 (PDT)

I had a friend that was Iranian, and he naturally looked like he was wearing black eyeliner.--Stripes 09:05, 17 May 2007 (PDT)

This is Nestor Carbonel's normal looks

Who is Richard?

We first find out about Richard in, "Not in Portland," interviewing Julliet to come work with them on the island, and Julliet syays she can't because her x-husband wouldn't allow her. Julliet gets all frantinc and says, "I don't know. Hit him with a bus," which is unintentional, and the next day, Julliet's x-husband is infact hit by a bus.

Then in, "The Brig," we see Richard talking with Locke. Ricahrd says that Ben wanted to emberrace Locke. Ricahrd then says that Ben set Locke up because Ben knew that Locke wouldn't kill his own father, and that Ben wanted to show people that Locke would fail. Richard says he knew that Locke wouldn't be able to kill his own father. Then Richard says that Ben has been wasting their time on the island by doing experiments on pregnant women on the island, and that the people have to be reminded that ther are more important things on the island. Richard says that this important because when word came to the camp that someone who was in a wheelchair for four years could sudenly walk again, this ment that Locke was extremely special. Richard then tells Locke that if he can't kill his own father, then why doesn't he let someone else do it for him. Richard then gives Locke Sawyer's file, and Richard tells Locke to read it, and Richard leaves. It seemed as if Richard wanted Ben to fail at what he was trying to do.

We know that Jacob/Him wants Ben to fail because in, "The Man from Tallahasse," Ben tells Locke his two options about what he could have done to Jack. Ben then ends on both staments sayin, "that would be the end of me."

Therefore, I belive that Richard Alpert and Jacob/Him are the same person on the island because Jacob/Him wants Ben to fail, and it seems that Richard Alpert wants Ben to fail as well.

I would like it if someone would read this and that they would be able to reaspond to my therory. I would like to know other people's therory about Richard and Jacob.

Thank you,

      Lostpedia member MArko14126

Or he could just be one of many people who do not support Ben. Juliet didn't either, does that make her Jacob?

      Lostpedia member L.G.S

Age

Any guesses as to Richard's age? He's a lot older than he looks is all I know.C.m. 00:33, 10 May 2007 (PDT)

• Early in 'Man Behind The Curtain', Ben says to Richard, "You *do* remember birthdays, don't you Richard?". Ben seems to be implying that birthdays have no significance to Richard, supporting the idea that he isn't aging.--Artdeco 21:22, 10 May 2007 (PDT)

Ben could simply be reminding Richard about the mass murder at the barracks,w hich took place on Ben's birthday, i.e. "You do remember that day you slaughtered all those people, don't you Richard?"

I wonder if Ben, as the leader of The Others, has got rid of Birthdays, considering the negative experiences associatted with his own.Liquidcow 07:15, 23 May 2007 (PDT)

Many fans are convinced that Richard does not age. I feel that, without additional evidence, it would be premature to come to this conclusion. He could have been in his 20s when he met Ben. He may now be in his 50s or early 60s. When he first appeared some fans thought that he wore a lot of makeup. Richard also had access to the outside world and advanced medical procedures. Even if you dismiss the He-Ages-Gracefully point of view I don't think it woul be unreasonable to suspect he may have undergone cosmetic surgery, esepcially considering his position as Mittelos recruiter.--Puddin Tame 14:41, 11 May 2007 (PDT)

I don't think any amount of plastic surgery could make a 50 y.o. man, much less a 60 y.o. man, look like Richard. I prefer the idea that time and aging are drastically slowed down, perhaps even stopped, for Richard, who is effectively immortal. C.m. 16:16, 17 May 2007 (PDT)

Is it possible that in the story he's aged, but there's only so much you can do to make a late thirtysomething actor look like he's in his early twenties? I thought his long hair and haggard appearance were the stereotypical "signifiers of youth" that were meant to convey that he was actually younger, with a little audience suspension-of-disbelief required.

I really think the stuff about his age is pure speculation. It is hard to make an actor in his forties look like he's in his twenties, and they have clearly tried to at least make him look somewhat younger in the flashbacks. I definately think that references to his 'seeming not to age' should be removed from the article until there has been something more obvious to show that he does not age.

Also removing this:

In "The Brig" Richard states "no matter how much time you spend on the island, you never get tired of this view". This implies that Richard has indeed been there for a very long time.

We know that Richard has been there since the late seventies regardless of whether he ages or not, therefore this is pointless information.Liquidcow 12:15, 20 May 2007 (PDT)

I decided to alter/remove the stuff about age. At the moment the idea of him 'not aging' is pure speculation, and not particularly well-founded at that. I think it's clear that some effort has been made to make him look younger in flashbacks, but there's only so much you can do with makeup/costume. Until something is shown to make it clear that there is some anti-aging phenomenon at work, or the producers answer the question themselves, I think the idea should be stated to be highly speculative, or completely removed.Liquidcow 07:29, 23 May 2007 (PDT)

The writers and producers of the show intentionally made Richard Alpert appear to be ageless. If the producers wanted to convey a time difference they simply could have used another character, such as Goodwin or Danny Pickett, etc. (who can be made to appear either older or younger) to meet young Ben in the jungle. --Katnap24 14:53, 29 May 2007 (PDT)

Have you noticed that Horace Goodspeed also seems not to age? See my point in the discussion page of that character.--Cclerici 14:49, 1 September 2007 (PDT)

I don't get what you're saying. Do you mean that they could have made the actors who played Goodwin or Danny look younger, but not Richard? How would that be the case?

I'm pretty sure the reason for using Richard was for story reasons rather than which actors could look younger, it's not like the writer's just thought 'you know, it doesn't really matter which characters interact with each other here'.Liquidcow 03:24, 31 May 2007 (PDT)

• The question in the article about why Richard doesn't age is based on theory, and is therefore not a true UA, so I've removed it. Regarding the theory, they make all sorts of attempts with beard v cleanshaven, hair length, etc. to convey that there is a difference between past-Richard and present-Richard (and the two Horace timeframes for that matter). Ben obviously ages appropriately, so that should be sufficient to stop any speculation that the island somehow inhibits aging. The same actors are playing the same parts in past and present (or far past and more recent past; that's all there is to it. -- LOSTonthisdarnisland 12:46, 20 March 2008 (PDT)
• After seeing Richard in 'Cabin Fever' I think we can agree that he appears to be the same age in different time periods. Either he does not age or he travels through time.--DeepForestGreen 05:48, 11 May 2008 (PDT)
• I think that Richard is time traveling because we already know that Faraday, Desmond, and several people on the freighter are experiencing time travel. There really isn't any evidence that he doesn't age. I believe that when Richard first met Ben in the Jungle he was younger, and the show's creators tried to show us that. Every other time he appears to be the same age because it is either the present time or he has traveled back in time. --Xanthmode 21:59, 17 May 2008 (PDT)

conjecture?

"Richard is clearly disturbed by the actions he and his people have taken", I don't think this is evident, and should be removed(although im sure by the time anyone reas this the article will have changed:))--moss ryder 04:32, 10 May 2007 (PDT)

• Agreed. Just watched again and he was not at ALL disturbed. In fact, he comforted Ben with a pat on the back.--Artdeco 21:23, 10 May 2007 (PDT)
• Richard--- apparently, anyway--- also has no compunctions having people run over by busses to get what he wants.

I concur. Ricard slowly removes his mask to try and sense if there was any gas still left. There wasn't, so he and his people removed their masks. The pat on the back shows a lot.The-room 09:34, 17 May 2007 (PDT)

hottest character on the show?

I mean when he looked shaggy. Sure he is handsome when he is cleanshaven but the 5-o'clock shadow makes him look ravishing, amiright?    Mr Vain    talk    contribs    email   16:53, 10 May 2007 (PDT)

I'm so pleased to find someone who agrees with me on this!I've been asking everyone who I know who watches the show if they think he's hot and they're like 'Eww, what's wrong with you?'. I think he's totally hot, cheanshaven or otherwise. I sort of think he looks like he's wearing eyeliner. But that's a good thing. --LostCat 11:33, 23 May 2007 (PDT)

I absolutely agree, he's one of the top tier. Anyone know a good website where we can vote on this (admittedly shallow) subject? I'm sick of sites where you have to choose either Jack, Sawyer, or Sayid. I'm more of a Desmond-lover myself, but there's plenty of male hotties on this show (girl's too, I'm sure, if you like that sort of thing). I even thought Ryan Price was pretty sexy! Sithboy 13:30, 19 May 2008 (PDT)

Yeah, totally! I like Daniel Faraday too.... He's dreamy...--LostCat 07:18, 7 June 2008 (PDT)

Hanso/LEP = Richard

Could Hanso and the Life Extension Programme have any thing to do with Richards apparant lack of ageing? or was it specifically put in as clue by the prodceres? --KevGGrif 13:50, 11 May 2007 (PDT)

Well, considering he was there before Dharma I'd say it probably has to do with something else, but who knows...--Sauron18 14:04, 11 May 2007 (PDT)

On the contrary, I am guessing that the LEP probably grew out of Richard's (and other native's) lack of aging and not vice versa. I wouldn't be surprised if Ethan, Tom, Goodwin, etc. aged extremely slowly also... I'm sure DL and CC won't disappoint in addressing the topic. ...--theteacher 12:53, 2 June 2007 (EDT)

This is brilliant theory. Richard has been ageless - I'm betting he goes as far back as the Black Rock. --Devinma 20:40, 16 May 2008 (PDT)

I'm inclined to think this is something much bigger than DHARMA. The best the initiative could do was try to examine the phenomenon. Remember Ben's sarcastic comment about time-traveling bunnies. --Jim in Georgia Talk Contribs 06:00, 27 June 2008 (PDT)

Hostile leader?

He seems to me to have been the leader of the Hostiles before Ben (or Jacob) if there was a leader. I don't know why, but he's obvious pretty important in terms of the Others heiarchy (recruited Juliet with Ethan, the Other's surgeon, had the file on Sawyer, though Ben may have given him that or anyone can access the files, and is with Ben a lot) He also doesn't seem to age, and ran into young Ben pretty quickly when they ran, even though the when the scene changed it could of been a lot later and not just right out of the Barracks, as if he knew. Does anyone agree? --Sykasa 18:34, 11 May 2007 (PDT)

I would go further. I think that while Ben is the leader of the Others, that Richard is still the leader of the Hostiles (or native) sub-group within the Others. We now know that the Others are a combination of the Hostiles, ex-DHARMA and people recruited by Ben from the outside. The non-hostiles are obsessed with fertility because the issue blocks them from building a perminant community on the island. Richard doesn't care possibly because Richard doesn't age and isn't human. The most interesting question is what Richard's agenda really is. Dharmatel4 01:01, 12 May 2007 (PDT)

How do we not know that Dharma tested on the natives? And that is then why they began to rebel against them.

Richard leaving?

I just read that Nestor Carbonell filmed a pilot for a new series "Cane" and that pilot was just picked up by CBS for the fall 2007 schedule. I hope that doesn't mean he'll be one of the casualties of the finale as I'm starting to really like his character.

• Not necessarily, especially now that the dates of the last three seasons have been set he should be able to work around it in his schedule. I imagine he can do Lost half the year and this other show for the other half. In any case, he's not even in every episode of Lost and he usually gets like one or two scenes so I doubt it takes up that much of his time.
  • Only it's not just a time scheduling problem, Lost is on ABC, his new show on CBS, and the final decision comes from the networks. Guess what? CBS aren't so much for letting him appear on Lost anymore, claiming it would confuse the audience...
    More here: http://88.191.26.34/i_watch_tv/2007/07/18/did-lost-just-loose-alpert/

I could've sworn that I read somewhere that Lost asked Nestor Carbonell to become a regular cast member, but now I can't find it anywhere? Do you know what I'm talking about, or am I delusional? (ps. yes, I know he's going to be in Batman).

I have heard about both the Batman movie and becoming a series regular (really hope so). BETTYFIZZW (Talk) 12:11, 29 May 2007 (PDT)

He's playing the Mayor in the new Batman movie, so he may only be in a couple of scenes for all we know.Liquidcow 03:26, 31 May 2007 (PDT)

The writers might kill him off early Season 4. I hope not though. --Blueeagleislander 03:31, 31 May 2007 (PDT)

• Sure seems like that's gonna be the case. TTS's Comic-Con post said "richard might not be on next season or limited at all". KAB 06:10, 27 July 2007 (PDT)

• • Now that just sucks. I mean he's a pretty cool character and I'm sure he'd have GREAT flashbacks. BETTYFIZZW (Talk) 09:42, 27 July 2007 (PDT)

I agree with you Betty, but it is the sad truth. Now he is starring in the TV show Cane. I will miss this Other as he was always my favourite. Goodbye Richard Alpert, we hardly knew ye. --Countdown 04:51, 3 December 2007 (PST)

Hopefully he'll turn up some time later in Season 4 or Season 5. --Dharma-815]

• In the aftermath of the strike, it was reported that Cane will not be producing any more episodes this season. [1] So I think there's a pretty good chance we could see him sometime in the last five eps this season. It's still up in the air though as to whether CBS will pick up the show next year. -- Graft   talk   contributions  15:41, 16 February 2008 (PST)

Removed aging theory criticism

The section on Richard's aging had been editing to suggest that the aging discrepancy is only conjecture by "some fans" and that it could just be from make-up people not being able to make Nestor Carbonell look 30 years younger in the 1970s scenes. I took it out because

• A) It's mathematically challenged. Nestor/Present-Day Richard looks like he's about 40, and yet Richard was already a full-grown adult (i.e. at least 20) in the 1970s. If the writers meant to depict Richard as aging naturally, then either 1970s Richard should have been a child or Present-Day Richard should look like he's 50+ years old. Neither is the case, though. So no matter how good the make-up was, there would still be a discrepancy of at least 10 years.
• B) I kind of feel like conjecture about make-up limitations etc. should be under theories, discussion, or trivia and not in the main article. Maybe I'm wrong about that, though.--Timmythegreek 16:47, 4 June 2007 (PDT)

It should stay as it is, if at all. There is not enough decisive evidence either way, and the article is accurate in stating that some fans think he doesn't age, while some think it's just a case of not being able to make him look young enough. Personally I think the whole issue should be taken out, it belongs on the theories page, but inevitably people will keep coming back and adding it again so I think the way it is now is best.

We really need some word from the producers or someone official to clear this up, it is rather irritating.Liquidcow 03:04, 14 June 2007 (PDT)

Well, we know that at least Michael Emerson also thinks he doesn't age, and while that certainly isn't proof of anything it certainly implies that that's the idea we're supposed to get, considering he might know if it was just a makeup goof. --Sauron18 17:10, 17 June 2007 (PDT)

Where did Michael Emerson say this? Can you provide a link?Liquidcow 03:12, 18 June 2007 (PDT)

He said it on a podcast [2]. He said it as someone who watches the show more than knowing any inside information, but given the fact that he was heavily involved in the episode, you'd think he would know if it was just a makeup goof. --Sauron18 07:57, 18 June 2007 (PDT)

Even Nestor Carbonell himself thinks his character doesn't age.--Jabadibah 00:07, 26 September 2007 (PDT)

Considering Michael Emerson is what 53 and we're expected to believe that Richard is twenty years older than Emerson's character that really seems to indicate the character is in his 60's or 70's...not his 40's. I can buy Ben is in his 40's but I refuse to buy he's in his 30's and Richard only in his 50's. --Meteor

Now that we've seen Cabin Fever we know that since Richard was present when Locke was born, that makes him at least 68 years old in present time. At this point, there's no question that his lack of visible aging is intentional and not a mistake on the part of the makeup people - there's no way they'd cast a 40 year old to play someone almost 70 and do nothing to make him look older. There's definitely something going on with his age, either he's not aging, he's time traveling, or something along those lines. --Minderbinder 09:29, 12 May 2008 (PDT)

mittelwerk

Is it just me, or does anyone else see a connection between Alpert and Mittelwerk. I mean, I know they're two different characters on almost two different shows (Lost and the Lost Experience), but the first thing I thought of when I saw him was Mittelwerk. They kinda look alike (Mittelwerk could be an older version) and Alpert worked for (or pretended to work for) a company called Mittelos. Coincidence? --Eridani 16:54, 10 December 2007 (PST)

Appearances error

The source looks fine, to me, but Season 3 in the appearances part of the box is crossed out, indicating that he has never appeared in Lost. I don't know how to fix it, as the source says "Season 3 = yes" --The Smiley-Faced Balloon 10:10, 11 February 2008 (PST)

I think that's because he's not yet been added to the "Character appearances" page. --Dharma-815] 14:43, 23 February 2008 (GMT)

He was on the "Character appearances" page, although he was listed as "Alpert". I've corrected this, together with some other minor discrepencies with his name (some say Richard Alpert, some say "Dr. Richard Alpert). This appeared to be causing the appearances problem; anyway its now fixed! --Dharma-815] 15:11, 23 February 2008 (GMT)

Native Islander?

I wonder why Richard is listed as a native islander. This has not been confirmed or even implied anywhere on the show. In fact, the commentary track for "The Man Behind The Curtain" seems to suggest the opposite, when Damon and Carlton compared the Island to the United States of America where everyone claim to be native while none or only a few actually are.--Lauridsen77 15:45, 22 March 2008 (PDT)

It's unclear just what constitutes a "native Islander". Clearly, he was one of the Hostiles, i.e., the group of people whose habitation of the Island preceded that of the DHARMA Initiative. As far as Ben knew, these were "the Island's original inhabitants" (see his speech to Locke in "The Man Behind the Curtain"). Robert K S (talk) 18:10, 22 March 2008 (PDT)

People aren't conceived and born on the island. Richard is an immigrant just like everyone else except Aaron and Alex. Danielle's crew, Eko's men, Desmond, the real Henry Gale, Oceanic 815, the freighter folk, the crew of the black rock all crashed on the island. This is what the island does to get new people because no one can reproduce on the island. Richard comes from another group we know nothing about...their are probably several groups who have been stranded on the island that we know nothing about (Adam & Eve, the people who built the four toed statue etc). Personally I think this matter should be put to a vote. ----Meteor

Exactly. I think Richard actually comes from the Black Rock of which the survivors probably formed the original Others/Island Guardians. That's also where the old compass and the old knife come from with which he tested John as a child. Will48 14:53, 17 May 2008 (PDT)

Confirmation that 'Alpert does not age'?

After the events of Cabin Fever I don't think anyone could disagree that Alpert either doesn't age at all, or ages extremely slowly. I reckon there's a few things that could be rephrased in this article, such as the Unanswered Question "Why does he not appear to age?". Also, the debate in the Theories section could do with a cleanup, since much of it has now been confirmed or debunked. Chester Kilburn Talk | Contributions 09:55, 9 May 2008 (PDT)

For the sake of argument, it is possible that Richard does age, but that he is also able to freely travel through time - until we know for sure, I think it remains an unanswered question. --LOSTinDC 12:05, 9 May 2008 (PDT)

Just as long as it is phrased so as not to present a theory. "Not aging" and "not appearing to age" are two different things. I'm thinking something like "Why does Richard appear to be the same age in many different time periods?" Robert K S (talk) 09:08, 11 May 2008 (PDT)

Agreed - there should be some clarification that he does not appear to age across decades of time. --LOSTinDC 08:36, 12 May 2008 (PDT)

Richard is the Smoke Monster

Or vice versa.

Notice how this season every time a manifestation of smokey appears, there is a reference to it before hand? In episode one Hurley sees Charlie in the window. A minute before hand we see "NO SMOKING" on the door. In episode 9, right before Jack's father appears the SMOKE alarm beeps. In episode 11 right before Richard appears the nurse says "Excuse me, you can't SMOKE in here"

Although it is assumed Smokey can't leave the island maybe it's "true form" is Richard and uses this guise to leave the island. That's why Richard doesn't age or have a birthday. MeatyDoughnut 13:36, 11 May 2008 (PDT)

Wow. I don't really think the smoke monster can leave the Island, but your evidence is convincing. If nothing else, it's a very odd and intriguing series of coincidences that I had never noticed before. I'm curious...does this apply to the previous seasons as well? I'll have to go back and watch Smokey's scenes and see if there are any similar references. Or, for that matter, look at other mentions of smoke or smoking in the show and see what events immediately follow. Good observation! Jacob&# 39;s Lather 09:12, 12 May 2008 (PDT)

Then how come he was not even careful when he approached Kate and Sayid as he surely would not be killed if they shot? --Acolyt3 10:21, 16 May 2008 (PDT)

At the point when they were going to shoot, three million Others cocked their guns and surrounded them... --Jackdavinci 10:47, 16 May 2008 (PDT)

No, no, no... i mean, why did he approach so slow? If he can't die he would just run up to them and disarm them BEFORE the others came. Acolyt3 18:15, 28 May 2008 (PDT)

Why do we assume some of these People can't die?--Jim in Georgia Talk Contribs 12:20, 28 May 2008 (PDT)

Your idea intrigued me for a minute, but why would Ben need to go to that creepy secret room to summon the Monster, if he could just give Richard a phone call and ask him to change into Smokey? No, I think Richard is a person, a weird person, but a person. I think there might be a link between Jacob and the Monster though.--Lauridsen77 15:22, 16 May 2008 (PDT)

Main Character

Will Richard Alpert become a main character in Season 5, like he was supposed to in Season 4?01lander 09:12, 12 May 2008 (PDT)

• Well, Nestor could not film his part in season 4 beacause of scheduling conflicts, but since he now is back and the other show he was acting in is now cancelled as far as i know i seriously hope he will be a main character in Season 5. acolyt3

Actions

• Drove the car that hit Emily Locke, causing her to have her son premature.
• Personally engineered the bus accident which killed Edmund Burke.
  • Richard drove the bus that killed Burke.
  • Reverse temporal engineering. Richard made sure it had already happened.
  • One notices that other cars are honking at the bus as it waits for Burke to walk out onto the side walk.
• He is able to bend time & space. That is how he can travel to and from the Island at will. This is why Ben asked him to go and get the man from Tallahasee and how Anthony Cooper magically appears on the Island.
  • Explains how he happened to be in the area of Juliet's sister so quickly when she has her violent outburst to Ben about her sister being dead already.
    • This can also be explained by that Ben had figured it all out earlier (as usual), and therefore had sent Richard to Juliet's sister.
      • In fact, Richard had recorded the video earlier, faking the newspaper using an image processing programme, all on Ben's order.

There are all theories. -- Sam McPherson  T  C  06:56, 1 July 2008 (PDT)