(S01E10) Last week Kyle and the Trager family were surprised when Kyle's "real" parents showed up. Now this couple offers mildly plausible explanations to why Kyle has no belly button, etc., -- but they haven't heard of Professor Kern or anybody or anything else Kyle has discovered on his own about his past. And they say Kyle's real name is Noah -- reason enough for him to want to stay with the Trager family. We're promised that this episode will answer the question: "who is Kyle XY?" (Spoilers after the jump.)
Well clearly, DNA results faked or not, there's something else here besides Kyle being Noah the long lost son of the Peterson couple. A cut-away to the "company" whose operatives continue to order each other to kill Kyle (or 781227 as they dispassionately term him) and erase all evidence of his existence, reminds us of that.
After Foss helps Kyle remember what happened that one fateful night, Kyle decides the only prudent action is to pretend he remembers the Peterson couple and to go with them, in order the remove the Trager family from any potential dangers. Kyle takes a quick time-out to dispense life-lessons to his angst-ridden teen friends. Amid heartfelt goodbyes for the Trager family and the others whom Kyle has befriended, Declan remains suspicious, and feels somewhat betrayed by Kyle's seeming unwillingness to let him in on what is really going on. But Kyle trusts him more than he knows.
The Peterson couple are not who they seem to be, but even more than that, they are not who they seem to seem to be. Kyle is taken to Adam and gets his answers, but they will hardly put him at ease. The explanation Foss reveals to Kyle for his amnesia is the simplest one possible -- but one Kyle himself would have never imagined.
In the season's cliffhanger final shot, we are back in the company's secret lair and get to see what is in that glass chamber they've been hovering over. 781228 -- that's a big number.












Reader Comments (Page 1 of 3)
8-29-2006 @ 12:59PM
Vicki said...
I have to say that I have become totally addicted to KYLE XY. It's easy to not take a "family" show for granted, but not this one. The writing is thoughtful and nuanced. The acting is very strong. It would be easy to make Kyle the butt of all kinds of jokes, or for the teenagers to be spoiled brats who react hatefully to Kyle's interruption of their lives. Instead they learn from Kyle and protect him. I love the fact that the adults are intelligent and aware beings. They aren't selfish "grown-up" adolescents who don't pay attention to their children. They are involved with their children, and able to let them know they are loved and trusted.
This is a first tier show- quality writing, characters, and production values. I will miss seeing the show. Can't wait for it's return!
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8-29-2006 @ 12:59PM
Marie said...
I think this is by far the best television show that has come along in years. My husband and my daughter watch it with me so it gives us time together as well. The acting is strong and important life facts come out and you can learn from them. I can't wait for Kyle XY to return, Awesome show!
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8-29-2006 @ 12:59PM
Stephanie said...
The show has been refreshing to say the least. I like the characters and how they touch me, when I didn't want to cry (smile). I am hoping that it will return. So many good shows are axed, before they give them a chance. Please relay our heartfelt desire to continue this saga.
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8-29-2006 @ 12:59PM
Man said...
Also the chamber at the end holding the clone?? was XX. As in a girl.
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8-29-2006 @ 1:00PM
Mike said...
I agree totally with Vicki,our whole family son 23 yo,daughter 29 yo, and grandson 8 yo,myself and my wife can all sit together,when possible,and enjoy every minute of it.Where has this kind of writing been for so long.I have a friend who watches nothing but sport and he even stops gown for it.Cant wait for next season.
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8-29-2006 @ 1:00PM
Michelle said...
I totally agree. Great addition and point of view.
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8-29-2006 @ 1:17PM
Allie said...
i loved this show i watched the all day marathon and loved it. i was glad that they did that so i could catch up. the last show was sad but a lil confusing at the end. i want to say the clone was adam himself just at a younger age but how many clone were there? i hope they put this show back on next summer with the same family he stayed with let us hope it will come back for a another season
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8-29-2006 @ 1:25PM
gary said...
i enjoy the show very much.....it is a different kind of family show..rearing children things are brought up showing both sides of ordeal, but in a relatively pleasant manner..this family is not dysfunctional..now isn't that amazing??????the writing is well done and the performances are top notch..the characters vary from nice to bitchy and in between...hope this stays on ..i live alone am very busy [even though retired] watch tv at night, have a few favorites this is one
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8-29-2006 @ 1:33PM
nicole said...
that clone was a boy
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8-29-2006 @ 1:33PM
Ty said...
I agree the show is wonderful and I can't wait until next season. I like the way the family(Tragers) are put together. They aren't perfect and their flaws help Kyle put himself together along with allowing them to learn about themselves, and the viewer a chance to look at their own family. The show helps our family also realize that we can love our own difference, even though we may not like them sometimes. I even like the Foss character, he's menacing, but has some redemptive factors. My family has a bet on the clone, so we can't wait until next season. Once again, great show.
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8-29-2006 @ 1:36PM
Lauren said...
I have to say, when I first saw the commercials for Kyle XY I thought it was going to be sort of cheesy. You know, "Kyle XY: he has no belly button". But from the first episode on, I really enjoyed watching it. Acting is not overdone, and the plotline was reasonably unpredictable. Great job to ABC. I'll be watching next season.
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8-29-2006 @ 1:37PM
Terry said...
This is an awesome show! It is Monday night must see for our family and we all are addicted already!! When we can sit down with our 13 and 15 year old daughters and watch a show ABC must be doing something right to entrance an entire family. Way to go, hope to see it next summer!
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8-29-2006 @ 1:37PM
pokerchip191 said...
I like the show I hope ABC will keep the show in the lineup and the writers keep the story line fresh.
It's great to have a show that families can watch besides 7th on the former WB Network.
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8-29-2006 @ 2:19PM
jane in s.c. said...
I thought it would be kind of cheesy too. Boy, were we very pleasantly surprised! Even our 17 y.o. daughter watches with us. Of course, she thinks Kyle is soooooo hot! We certainly hope it is going to be renewed next season. It would be a shame if this great family show went the way so many others have.
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8-29-2006 @ 2:38PM
Maggie said...
I just discovered Kyle XY. What a pleasant surprise to find a show that is interesting, good acting, good, low-key message and not yelled at me. I hope ABC brings Kyle back.
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8-29-2006 @ 2:39PM
Maggie said...
I just found Kyle XY and amazed to find an interesting show with a good plot, low-key message and not yelled at me. I hope ABC puts this show in regular lineup.
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8-29-2006 @ 3:03PM
Alberto said...
I haven't seen any of the episodes but I'm quite curious to know about the show given all the good reviews it is getting here.
Could someone give me a one or two paragraph review of the season? Please include what the whole mystery of the show is and if it has been answered who is Kyle XY.
I might pick it up in DVD when it comes out.
Thanks
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8-29-2006 @ 3:32PM
Beronika said...
http://www.kylexyinfo.com/Episodes/season1.htm
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8-29-2006 @ 4:38PM
Beronika said...
Alberto- check this site- it will catch you up:
http://www.kylexyinfo.com/Episodes/season1.htm
and also click home on that site- it tells you the premise- the characters and information about the actors.
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8-29-2006 @ 4:56PM
Kit said...
The show was awesome can't wait for next season.
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