Castlevania theories
I have SOOOO many theories. So I thought this would be a good place to share them.
1. my theory is that Lenore is using those as her power move. She mentions when Hector first attempts to take advantage of her that she is often seen as weak, especially in comparison to the other three. My point is thus. One, Hector was so far under her control, it seems almost foolish to betray his trust with the ring. It's an unneeded step that she takes, unless it's not so clear. Two, she gives them to the other three, mentioning they're all connected, but she never said how. On top of this, it seems almost like a waste again to give them to the sisters when Hector is already so far under her control. and that brings me to my last. Three, Lenore is very much clear on the fact she's intelligent, and she doesn't waste any planning. It's even mentioned that they don't really need Hector anymore, so why would she need the rings then? That brings me to my theory. Lenore used Hector as an excuse to get the slave rings onto the other sisters, them all being bound to her and her bidding, meaning when the time comes, she rises to power with the sisters having no expectation of it and with them having no way to stop her. Other than that, I think the rest of the sisters will carry out their plan as they originally thought. I don't see any main twists for the other three, just Lenore really.
2. I have two regarding Sypha and Trevor, and Alucard by comparison. I don't have many doubts that they won't return to Alucard, as that seems to be the way this is all heading and with the three reuniting, for better or worse is up for debate. My theories are thus. Either, one, Trevor and Sypha return to alucard, see the stakes and hell ensues. Or two, they try to work through. Theory one would go something like this. Trevor and Sypha go back to the castle, see the stakes and go, "Oh hell no" Sypha probably wants to believe the best, but Trevor reminds her of what happened with the Judge, and that the last time they were quick to trust someone, it ended terribly. This is probably followed by Alucard refusing to explain what really happened, whether it be avoidance, a lack of caring, or just too much built up trauma. This also is probably followed up with Trevor stating he cares for Alucard, but overall warning him that, if he goes down the same path as his father, Trevor will have no choice but to do his job.
This brings me to theory two, the exact opposite of theory one. This one would have the similar doubts of Alucard's character and Aucard's avoidance, but a little more character development, or rather change, on Sypha's part and a hell of a lot of development on Trevor's part. The second goes something like this. They return to the castle, and immediately are taken aback. Sypha struggles to reason with what happened, attempting to see the good in the situation, but overall, struggling to come up with a light in the darkness. (Keep in mind that this also may look worse to them considering Sumi and Taka are in their nightclothes, which is very suspicious is someone doesn't know the full story) Sypha becomes afraid of Alucard, wanting to believe he's still the same one from before, but being too hurt from what happened with the judge to move past what she's seen. Meanwhile, Alucard is going deeper and deeper into his hopeless darkness, becoming the villain he's so desperately tried to avoid. This is where my boy Trevor comes in. Instead of seeing the worst, he tries to see the best. He develops from the hateful, spiteful Trevor we see in the first season to someone who realizes there is good in people. If there wasn't then he wouldn't have Sypha, and Alucard wouldn't have worked so hard to defeat his own father for the greater good. He then shares a scene with Alucard where he basically opens up to him, realizing how similar they are. Both had hard pasts, both are quickly judged, both are hated for something they didn't do and a history they weren't a part of, and both pay for said history. Trevor explains this to Alucard, and goes on to say that if he falls victim to it, he's no better than the people who harmed them and no better than his father. This shows MASSIVE development on his part, Trevor growing to actually see the good and actually coming to face his past and make peace with it. I'd honestly prefer the second, just cause I would love to see more of Trevor's vulnerabilities and fears being expressed, but I think both would be amazing.
I also have a minor theory regarding Trevor and Sypha's strong reaction to the Judge, but I'm not as confident on that one and that was just me over analyzing and kinda assuming off of the games' lore, so I won't really get into that.
3. This brings me to Isaac. I don't have a ton on him, which I think means he's going to still be the wild card/dark horse. My one is that he becomes an interesting contrast to Trevor and Sypha. If these two end up following my first theory, then it really shows the change in the characters, they almost flip. Season 3 follows Trevor and Sypha looking for the good, failing to see the bad, and Isaac follows him looking for the bad, and failing to see the good. Isaac meets people who make him question if there is more good than previously thought, while Trevor and Sypha meet people who make them question if there is more bad than previously thought. In this sense, Isaac plays the foil to them.
I think Isaac's story will definitely link with Hector and the sisters, but my doubts are as to how. I think he has decided to not gain revenge on Hector, but I do think he is totally going after the sisters. I also have wonders as to if he will become a future ally to our main three? If I know one thing, it's that Isaac works on the side of convenience. His morals lie where his rewards lie. I think this may become more apparent in season 4? Or maybe season 4 is a battle with this as he begins to remember the kindness he was shown in season three.
4. And lastly, Dracula. If you know anything about the games, it's that Dracula ALWAYS comes back and there's always another Belmont to handle it. (This ties a little bit into my theory on the strong reactions from Sypha and Trevor with the little kids but again, just a hunch with some minor evidence, but a lot of it could be me reading too far into it? I just remember finding their reactions to it really strong from minute one and began theorizing from there.) Anyways, when we see the scene with Alucards sobbing in his room after the murder of the twins, we see the ring being heavily focused on. Dracula's ring. I'm almost positive it's a commonly used way to bring Dracula back using one of his relics, and if I'm sure of anything, it's that the Castlevania team makes every single line, shot, and emotion deliberate. I have no doubt the heavy focus on that ring wasn't just for aesthetic purposes or to be like "look, trauma". I think there's a lot more to it than that, and regarding the Castlevania lore and the attempts to bring Dracula back on the Priory's part, I heavily believe that he's going to be making some sort of appearance.
AND THAT'S ALL I'VE GOT! Phew, that was a lot of writing, and if you read it all, or even a piece of it, thanks for indulging me. I'd love to hear your thoughts. I have a few more minor theories, but these are the biggest ones. So, hopefully you like them or find something in them! Keep in mind these are just my theories. Have a nice day.