The Cyberpunk Conundrum: Will Angela Abar Walk on Water After the Final Egg in *Watchmen*?

In the finale of HBO's Watchmen, Angela Abar, also known as Sister Night, consumes an egg that had been touched by Dr. Manhattan, a character with god-like abilities. The implication is that she might inherit some of his powers, potentially including the ability to walk on water.

Amplifying the Fan Debate

The series leaves many aspects open to interpretation. While it suggests that Angela could gain powers similar to Dr. Manhattan's, it does not explicitly confirm that she will be able to walk on water or fully replicate his abilities. The ending is designed to evoke questions about power, responsibility, and the nature of divinity, leaving viewers to ponder what Angela's future might hold.

My personal stance on this matter is that it doesn’t matter because that wasn't the point. The importance lies in the thematic journey and self-realization that Angela undergoes in the show.

Relief and Reflection on "See How They Fly"

One of the most significant aspects for me is how "See How They Fly," the opening title song, was utilized. Throughout the series, there was a prevailing sense of dread that it would end up like Lost, with an excess of imagery and foreshadowing that didn't culminate in a satisfying conclusion. The plot felt like it was going somewhere, but the endpoint was questionable, if not outright anticlimactic.

While I would feel relief at the show ending after one season, I understand the creative constraints. Continuing the show merely to "see what happens next" would have run the risk of disappointing fans after a well-executed and coherent storyline had already been established.

Hero's Journey and Power Dynamics

The show's overarching theme and Angela's "Hero's Journey" were well set out by several characters, notably Will, who is wearing a mask to hide from pain and acknowledges that wounds need to breathe. Similarly, characters like Will/Hooded Justice, Wade/Looking Glass, and Jon/Dr. Manhattan, who also wore masks, hid from pain. None of them could fully heal or achieve greatness until they removed their masks.

Angela's willingness to consume the egg and her desire to walk on water indicate that she is ready to embrace her true self and take off her "Sister Knight" persona. This willingness to be an 'unmasked' hero, similar to when Dr. Manhattan took off his "Cal" mask to save his family, shows a pivotal moment of self-realization.

No matter what powers Angela may or may not gain, the essence of her journey is about embracing her true self and taking on the challenges that come with it, much like Dr. Manhattan did when he freed himself from his mask.

Conclusion

The finale of Watchmen leaves many questions unanswered, allowing viewers to reflect on the meaning of their favorite characters' actions and the themes of power, responsibility, and self-realization. Angela's potential to walk on water is a motif, a symbol, rather than a literal power that determines her fate. It's her willingness to embrace her true self and the challenges that follow that truly matters.