In Episode 10, which aired on January 30, Thor (Devan Chandler Long) mentions that he has seen a great many people die because he is the oldest ghost at Woodstone. No one dwells for very long on the statement, but this tidbit actually offers a lot of insight into Thor’s character. He’s certainly had to say a lot of goodbyes over his long existence as a spirit, and tragically, many of the people he’s been closest to have either died or have eventually ‘been sucked off’ to heaven.
As painful as grief is in real life, it’s nearly impossible for us mortals to imagine going through that continuously for hundreds of years. It makes one have much more appreciation for the kind heart Thor has. So much loss could easily have turned him into a bitter and cruel person.
In one touching moment in the same episode, Thor admits that part of his longevity has included keeping secrets from the people he cares about. When Hetty discovers that she’s actually Irish, Thor confesses that he knew all along that Hetty had Irish blood. However, he understood that she would be devastated by this fact as an adult, so he kept her heritage a secret for decades and decades — even after Hetty died and was only a spirit residing at Woodstone.
This is an example of Thor always being there for his friends, and the storyline is a solid reminder of the many complications that go along with being a ghost who is stuck in purgatory. Thor’s confession does beg the question though: what other secrets is Thor holding onto for other people that might be contributing to the burden he’s carrying?
