Is Michael shady?

[Bravo Team Leader]

Well is Michael shady? I just listened to the first couple episodes.
He lied to Riley about his parents. He told Algel that his parents lived in NORCAL.
He never told anyone how he got away from the water plant and how he broke his arm.HMMMMM

[TCM Revolver]

I don't think he's shady, per say. He is just the type of guy that doesn't like to talk about his personal life all too often. IMHO he's a loner. Didn't want to get into why/how his parents died so he just said they lived in norcal. And I feel that in his mind there are more pressing matters to take care of than how his arm got broken...and also KC can keep driving us nuts with no explanation.

[riskbreaker23]

I don't believe he's "shady". I think he works for military intelligence, and he's seen a lot of hard combat. I have a brother who went to Iraq twice. They don't wear their heart on their sleeve and they aren't willing to give up information so easily. It could be for a lot of reasons... my brother doesn't tell war stories. I certainly don't press, but he's hesitant to volunteer those stories out. Maybe this is because he doesn't want to relive it, or maybe he's worried about opening himself up when he should be strong.

Point is, I think Michael doesn't like to relive emotional moments. He thinks it will make him soft and the best way to grieve is to get over it. This is confirmed in the conversation with Kelly after the fire when he talks about his parents and tommy. His thought is if he forgets them then he'll move on and not let it bother him. Which was also a great moment when Michael was able to open up and say goodbye at the end of that chapter.

I think Michael is a great character, and a great protagonist for the story. He's certainly far from perfect, but he is a good guy. But then again, I think to craft a good protagonist you need one that isn't perfect. Perfect is boring. I'm just like They Call me Revolver. I want to know what happened to his damn arm!!

[Ctatyk Frost]

Hmmm...never thought about the military intelligence concept. Or, perhaps ex-sniper who is used to working alone or with one other person?
That would help explain how he was able to get away from the Behemoth at the water plant & back to the tower.....

[Osiris]

I've had my doubts about him, but I've had my doubts about everyone so far. Seems to be just the way the show is written... to keep you wondering.

[nikvoodoo]

Hmmm...never thought about the military intelligence concept. Or, perhaps ex-sniper who is used to working alone or with one other person?
That would help explain how he was able to get away from the Behemoth at the water plant & back to the tower.....

You can't rule it out but remember he was at security checkpoints with other guys who fixed his mistake with the dude planning to bomb the area. I don't think he was a loner out in the field or else he would have no idea whatsoever how to lead because he'd be used to being an army of one.

[Bravo Team Leader]

I don't think he's a bad guy. I think he's like Jack from lost. But that would be a kick in the nuts if he was a hidden bad guy. It's always the one who you least expect. But for the most part I like the character Michael.

[Bravo Team Leader]

True but he was a 35H in the Military it's Military Intel. He wouldn't be kicking down doors. Not like 11B Infantry I know this because I'm 11B2P Airborne Infantry.
But then again you never know.

[yarri]

Well is Michael shady? I just listened to the first couple episodes.
He lied to Riley about his parents. He told Algel that his parents lived in NORCAL.
He never told anyone how he got away from the water plant and how he broke his arm.HMMMMM

He didn't know Riley enough to "share with her" He didn't like Angel enough to "share with him" and it wasn't Angel's business. Maybe he doesn't want to talk about the water plant hmmmm I know that had I had a life altering experience with a Big one and walked or in Michael's case RAN away with only a busted arm I would not want to talk much about it either. Michael isn't a real touchy feeling sort of guy unless you earn his trust.

[yarri]

I've had my doubts about him, but I've had my doubts about everyone so far. Seems to be just the way the show is written... to keep you wondering.

"BLASPHEMER!!!!" *points finger at satan*.. wait.. your satan never mind sorry to have bothered you.

[Creem_Filling]

He has secrets, but he isn't shady. He is the protagonist of this story and isn't going to end up being the bad guy. That would be like Harry Potter being evil in the end, it's just not gonna happen.

[itsallgoodie]

He has secrets, but he isn't shady. He is the protagonist of this story and isn't going to end up being the bad guy. That would be like Harry Potter being evil in the end, it's just not gonna happen.

woulda been kinda badass though. Just sayin.

[ComradeNarf]

Thanks for ruining the end of Harry Potter for me, Creem!

I agree that Michael's just emotionally closed off. You can tell from the moment he sees Pegs that he has the hots for her, but even when she makes the first move he doesn't know how to deal with it.

[Creem_Filling]

Thanks for ruining the end of Harry Potter for me, Creem!

I'm sorry, if you're serious. But it's kind of obvious that he's not the bad guy. Not only would it be a shit ending, it would piss off all the fans. And that can go for any story, the protagonist doesn't go bad!

[ComradeNarf]

I'm sorry, if you're serious. But it's kind of obvious that he's not the bad guy. Not only would it be a shit ending, it would piss off all the fans. And that can go for any story, the protagonist doesn't go bad!

Nah, I'm totally kidding. It was a safe bet from the get-go that Potter would stay good. However, at some point you may want to check out Falling Down (http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0106856/). Anyway, we now return everyone to their original topic!

[Creem_Filling]

Nah, I'm totally kidding. It was a safe bet from the get-go that Potter would stay good. However, at some point you may want to check out Falling Down (http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0106856/). Anyway, we now return everyone to their original topic!

I've seen Falling Down, and I can see the point you are making. But yes, back to the topic!

[kafu288]

Harry Potter is the bad guy at the end depending on your point of view.

[Rock Daddy]

Yeah, although I started liking him less after his first series of bitch-fits, Michael is not a bad guy. He's just a very closed-off individual -- a tough guy that doesn't know how to deal with his emotions. But still... what the hell is so wrong about him explaining how he broke his arm? He's hiding something there, whether it's facts or embarrassment... and I don't want to hear that it doesn't need to be discussed. (C'mon! You know what show this is! That s#!t's got to be important!) :)

[Sixgun_Symphony]

True but he was a 35H in the Military it's Military Intel. He wouldn't be kicking down doors. Not like 11B Infantry I know this because I'm 11B2P Airborne Infantry.
But then again you never know.

I am an Engineer, 12K plumber. Yet I earned my gold spurs by volunteering to deploy with the cav scouts for a convoy security mission. We did some scouting and I am not MOSQ for 19D.

[Bakkie-Pleur]

Wait.. What.. harry Potter caused the whole zombie outbreak and he is the one with the markings... Well i'll be dammed!

[Creepykinai]

I like that I he is a bit mysterious, why would we want the main guy to be revealed in all his glory? ((Keep the pants on!!!)):mad:

[Reaper.375H&H]

Michael is just emotionally constipated.
It's all gonna come out eventually, and when it does it wont be pretty.:)

[tlbro0]

You can tell that he is overwhelmed by his responsibilities and - most importantly - he tries so hard to make it all work. I actually really feel bad for the guy.