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| name = The Haitian
| name = René
| sortname = Haitian
| sortname = René
| image = [[Image:Thehaitian.jpg]]
| image = Thehaitian.jpg
| caption = <!-- Caption for the image. -->
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| portrayer = [[Jimmy Jean-Louis]],<br>[[Sheku Fofana]] (young Haitian)
| portrayer = [[Jimmy Jean-Louis]],<br>[[Sheku Fofana]] (in [[1992]])
| nick = The Haitian,<br />Boy,<br />Spooky Euro Dude
| nick =
| debut = [[Episode:One Giant Leap|One Giant Leap]]
| debut = [[Episode:One Giant Leap|One Giant Leap]]
| power(s) = [[Mental manipulation|Mental manipulation]]
| power(s) = [[Mental manipulation]]
| formal name = Unknown
| formal name =
| alias = <!-- Pseudonyms and special monikers, not nicknames. -->
| alias = <!-- Pseudonyms and special monikers, not nicknames. -->
| gender = Male
| gender = Male
| died =
| age =
| age =
| home = Formerly a [[Haitian village|village]] in [[Haiti]]
| home = formerly a [[Haitian village|village]] in [[Haiti]]
| born =
| born =
| occupation = Formerly worked for [[The Company]] (now on the run)
| occupation = Member of HeroTruther,<br>former [[the Company|Company]] agent
| parent(s)/guardian(s) = [[Guillame]] (father)
| parent(s)/guardian(s) = [[Guillame]] (deceased)
| sibling(s) =
| sibling(s) = [[Baron Samedi]] (half-brother)
}}
}}
'''René''', commonly called "'''The Haitian'''", is a mysterious individual whom [[Thompson]] recruited to [[the Company]] from Haiti, who is partnered with [[Noah Bennet]] to aid in the investigation of [[evolved humans]]. In time, René and Noah became firm friends and later, due to emotional frustration and guilt over their actions on behalf of the Company, decide to rebel against their superiors and go on the run. Precious little is known about his past; however, René is [[faith and religion|religious]] and kept [[Symbol necklace|a necklace]] of [[the Symbol]], which he later gave to [[Peter Petrelli]]. Five years after [[Claire Bennet]]'s reveal as an evolved human, René reunited with his old friend Noah. However, Noah discovered that for [[Tommy Clark|unknown]] [[Malina|reasons]], René had erased his memory after the events of the [[Odessa Unity Summit]], and at the behest of Noah himself, René attempted to kill him. In defense, Noah shot René resulting in his death. He was later brought back when Noah went back in time with [[Hiro Nakamura]] and warned his past self not to use René, but [[Caspar]] instead. He is an [[evolved human]] with the ability to [[Mental manipulation|manipulate people's minds]] and is considered one of the Company's most valuable resources.
'''The Haitian''' was [[Mr. Bennet]]'s partner, and has taken his adoptive daughter [[Claire]] on the run from [[The Company]]. He has the power to manipulate other peoples' minds making them forget part, or all, of their memories. It appears that he can also block other abilities selectively. He openly wears [[the Symbol|The Symbol]] around his neck.


==Character History==
==Character History==
===[[Episode:One Giant Leap|One Giant Leap]]===
===[[Season One]]===
{{season summary|season=One}}
Officer [[Matt Parkman]] is reading people's thoughts at a [[bar]] in [[Los Angeles]] when he spots a mysterious man whose thoughts he cannot read. As Matt stands up, he collapses to the floor.
[[Image:Haitian-shoots-hrg.jpg|thumb|left|The Haitian prepares to shoot Mr. Bennet for his own safety.]]
The Haitian works as a member of [[Mr. Bennet]]'s team at [[Primatech Paper Co.]] Together, the Haitian and Mr. Bennet bring in [[Matt Parkman]], whose [[telepathy|special ability]] is almost completely [[mental manipulation|blocked]] by the Haitian. They proceed to attempt a similar [[bag and tag|abduction]] routine on [[Nathan Petrelli]], but Nathan [[flight|escapes]]. The Haitian assists in many other abductions of [[evolved human|people]] with special [[abilities]], including [[Ted Sprague]], on behalf of an organization known as [[the Company]]. With [[Eden|Eden's]] assistance, the Haitian is able to capture [[Sylar]] and bring him back to [[Primatech]], although he eventually escapes. The Haitian uses his power to erase the memories of Mr. Bennet's [[Sandra Bennet|wife]] and [[Lyle Bennet|son]] and [[Zach|others]]. Bennet orders him to erase his [[Claire|adopted daughter's]] memory as well, but he instead takes her into his confidence. When the Company learns of [[regeneration|Claire's ability]], the Haitian shoots Mr. Bennet and erases his memory and takes Claire into hiding. Claire, however, eludes the Haitian and travels to [[New York City]] to find [[Peter Petrelli]]. The Haitian gets there first and is waiting for Claire at [[Peter Petrelli's apartment]] with Claire's [[Angela Petrelli|biological grandmother]].


The Haitian remembers a story about himself as a young boy in [[Haitian town|his village]] in [[Haiti]] living with his father, [[Guillame]]. He discovers his [[Mental manipulation|abilities]] for the first time when he suppresses [[Bliss and horror|his father's abilities]] just by being present. Furthermore, when Guillame attempts to redeem himself, the Haitian wipes clean the minds of many villagers, reducing them to a zombie-like state. Guillame accompanies the Haitian to [[the crossroads]], seeking penance and planning to kill his son. The Haitian becomes one with his father's mind by touching him and causes him to recall the two of them being happy together, such that Guillame commits [[suicide]] instead of murder. Afterwards, the Haitian goes back to the village and meets [[Thompson]] for the first time.
===[[Episode:Collision|Collision]]===
An [[bag and tag|abducted]] Matt wakes up in an [[Medical facility|unknown location]] to find Mr. Bennet and the man standing over him. The man appears to be able to keep Matt out of Mr. Bennet's thoughts, but with only partial success. Mr. Bennet tells the man to "go deep and clean him out." Later, the man again accompanies Mr. Bennet as he abducts [[Nathan Petrelli]].


===[[Episode:Hiros|Hiros]]===
===[[Season Two]]===
{{season summary|season=Two}}
Matt wakes up on his couch last remembering being at the bar and assuming that he just had too much to drink&mdash;evidently the work of the man's [[powers]]. In [[Las Vegas]], the man and [[Mr. Bennet]] attempt to kidnap Nathan, but he flies away. Later, the man accompanies Mr. Bennet home to [[Odessa, TX]] where he [[mental manipulation|erases]] a [[Odessa hospital|hospital]]-bound [[Brody Mitchum]]'s memory.
[[Image:Symbol necklace changes necks.jpg|thumb|The Haitian passes his [[Symbol necklace]] to [[Peter]].]]
Shortly after [[the explosion]], the Haitian appears in [[Bob's office]] negating [[Peter]]'s [[empathic mimicry|powers]]. Several months later, he is sent to the docks with [[Elle]] to capture Peter and [[Adam Monroe]]. He forces Peter into a shipping container to be shipped to [[Cork, Ireland]] and [[mental manipulation|takes his memories]], but not before revealing that he is on his side and giving Peter his necklace.


[[Mohinder Suresh]] is sent on an assignment, which turns out to be a mission to heal the Haitian, who believes the [[Shanti virus|virus]] he's contracted is a punishment from [[Religion|God]]. Suresh persuades the Haitian to try the antivirus, which succeeds. When Mohinder explains that he is working for "a company," the Haitian appears to take Mohinder's memory of the entire incident and flees. The Haitian then manages to track down [[Noah Bennet]] at the copy shop, and the two men greet each other, smiling.
===[[Seven Minutes to Midnight]]===
[[Ted]] tells [[Matt]] about his [[bag and tag|abduction]] by the Haitian from a Kansas hotel.


[[Noah]] and the Haitian track a [[series of eight|series of eight paintings]] to [[Odessa, Ukraine|Ukraine]]. The two go to the home of Noah's mentor [[Ivan]] to force him to reveal the location of the paintings. Noah threatens to strip Ivan of his family memories if he refuses. When Ivan refuses to cooperate, the Haitian [[mental manipulation|removes]] Ivan's memories of his first meeting with his wife, and only then does Ivan begin to cooperate. After Ivan reveals the location of the paintings, the Haitian goes with Noah to recover them.
===[[Episode:Homecoming|Homecoming]]===
At the top of the hill, [[Eden]] is leaning against a tree, waiting for [[Sylar]]. Upon seeing her he pauses momentarily before raising his hand. Using her power of suggestion, Eden tells Sylar that he doesn't want to hurt her and that they need to talk. She tells him to tell her all about himself, but first he needs to sleep. The Haitian surprises Sylar and covers his eyes. Sylar quickly falls to the ground


[[Image:Petehaitian.jpg|thumb|left|The Haitian [[Mental manipulation|blocks]] [[Arthur]]'s [[ability]], allowing [[Peter]] to kill him.]]
===[[Episode:Six Months Ago|Six Months Ago]]===
===[[Season Three]]===
The Haitian stops [[Eden]]'s powers after she abuses them on [[Matt Parkman|Officer Parkman]]. He then assists [[Mr. Bennet]] with controlling Eden's behavior.
{{season summary|season=Three}}
Under the orders of [[Angela Petrelli]], the Haitian travels to [[Berlin, Germany|Berlin]] to secure her half of [[the formula]]. He is attacked by [[Hiro]] and [[Ando]], who believe that he is out to steal it. While knocked out, his part of the formula is stolen by [[Daphne]] and he awakens to find Hiro and Ando completely shocked at what has happened. He takes them back to [[America]] and introduces them to Angela, who gives them the task to find [[Adam Monroe]].


The Haitian is then sent to [[Haiti]] to find his brother, [[Baron Samedi]], who escaped from [[Level 5]]. When [[the eclipse]] takes away [[Mental manipulation|his ability]], the Haitian is joined by [[Peter]] and [[Nathan]]. Even with the Petrelli brothers helping him, the Haitian does not believe that he can stop Samedi without his powers. When Nathan is kidnapped, Peter convinces him that he can stop Samedi, so the two of them go to the camp to find Nathan. With his [[powers]] returned, the Haitian incapacitates Samedi and returns to America.
===[[Episode:Fallout|Fallout]]===
At [[Primatech Paper Co.]], while [[Eden]] and [[Mr. Bennet]] argue about [[Sylar]], Eden makes a comment suggesting that the Haitian cannot speak.


The Haitian becomes Peter's partner in his mission to kill [[Arthur Petrelli]] and when Peter has second thoughts about it, the Haitian tells him that it is for the greater good. He stops Arthur from using his powers but is unable to hold him long enough, allowing Arthur to [[Telekinesis|attack]] Peter. [[Sylar]] intervenes kills Arthur. The Haitian rushes off to catch Sylar.
While [[Matt|Officer Parkman]] and [[Audrey Hanson]] question [[Claire]] and Mr. Bennet, the Haitian blocks Matt's [[Powers#Telepathy|telepathy]]. Later, when Officer Parkman and Audrey are staking out Primatech Paper Co., Mr. Bennet and the Haitian walk outside, and Matt tries to read their thoughts, but the Haitian's powers block him once again.


===[[Season Four]]===
The Haitian enters Claire's room and places his hand over her mouth. He finally speaks, telling her that he works for her father, who sent him here to make her forget what she knows. He admits to erasing the memories of [[Lyle Bennet]] and [[Zach]], even to the point of erasing Zach's memory of his friendship with Claire, and to erasing [[Sandra Bennet]]'s memories many times. He tells her that her father will be home soon, expecting Claire to not remember anything, but that it's important that she does remember. He asks her if she can keep a secret.
{{season summary|season=Four}}
Now working as part of the new [[Company]], the Haitian is called by [[Noah]] to [[Mental manipulation|wipe]] all memories of [[Tracy Strauss]] from [[Danko]]'s mind, helping her to start a new life. When [[Claire]] is attacked by an [[invisible]] [[Becky Taylor|assailant]] at [[Arlington University|college]], Noah sends the Haitian to accompany Claire so that Becky will no longer be able to remain invisible around her. Claire is happy with this arrangement, and refers to the Haitian by his real name, René. However, [[Gretchen]] is not happy and decides to go home, so Claire tells René to keep Gretchen safe until she gets to the airport.


Later, [[Angela]] sends René to wipe the memories of [[Sylar|"Nathan"]] and [[Peter]], but René instead decides to give Peter the address to [[Nathan]]'s corpse so that he can discover the truth about his brother himself. When Peter learns the truth, he [[Ability replication|replicates]] René's ability at [[Mercy Heights Hospital]] so that he can erase Sylar's memories and destroy his mind, thus returning Nathan to him. On Thanksgiving, René stands behind Noah as he threatens Gretchen with memory erasure unless she dissuades Claire from returning to the [[carnival]].
===[[Graphic Novel:Fathers and Daughters|Graphic Novel:Fathers & Daughters]]===
In [[Sylar's cell]], the Haitian assists [[Mr. Bennet]] in apprehending [[Sylar]], who has attacked [[Eden]]. The Haitian then accompanies Mr. Bennet to [[Eden's father]]'s [[Mr. Ellis's home|home]] where Mr. Bennet orders the Haitian to [[mental manipulation|erase]] all of the derelict father's memories, but instructs him to "leave the guilt".


===[[Episode:Godsend|Godsend]]===
===[[Heroes Reborn]]===
''For an episode-by-episode summary, see '''[[René/Heroes Reborn|René: Heroes Reborn History]]'''.''
At the [[abandoned refinery]], [[Claire]] talks to the Haitian and asks whether she's safe or if she still needs saving. He tells her she's safe for now. Claire tells him that she wants to talk to [[Peter Petrelli]], but he tells her that she's not supposed to remember Peter, that he's being watched, and that if she tries to contact him, [[Mr. Bennet|her father]] will find out. Claire complains that everything in her life has been a [[secret|lie]], and he confirms her suspicion that [[Hank]] and [[Lisa]] work for her father. She tells him the only person she could trust was [[Zach]], but that he took Zach from her. She begs him to restore Zach's memories, but he tells her his "[[mental manipulation|gift]]" doesn't work that way. She says she doesn’t consider her [[rapid cellular regeneration|power]] a gift, but he says that their powers come from God and should be respected accordingly.
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==[[Evolved Human]] [[Mental manipulation|Abilities]]==
===[[The Fix]]===
René has the power to [[Mental manipulation|manipulate people's minds]]. He can selectively interfere with the use of special [[abilities]] and selectively erase memories. He uses his power in conjunction with hand-to-hand combat skills to subdue other evolved humans, as shown in ''[[Four Months Ago...]]'' when he defeated and restrained [[Peter Petrelli]]. He can render individuals unconscious by physical contact. While he can nullify powers out to some indeterminate range without physical contact, his other mental abilities seem to require touch (''[[The Eclipse, Part 2]]'', ''[[Our Father]]''). His powers do require mental effort, and sufficient resistance by another evolved human of sufficient power and/or skill can cause him physical and mental strain (''[[Our Father]]'').
After hanging [[Claire's wind chime|wind chimes]] outside her window to let him know she needs to see him, [[Claire Bennet]] meets the Haitian at the [[abandoned refinery]] and, complaining that her entire life is a lie, asks about her birth parents. The Haitian tells her he knows nothing about her real father, but that [[Mr. Bennet]] told him her real mother died in a [[fire (1992)|fire]] fourteen years ago.


=={{MQ}}==
===[[Distractions]]===
The Haitian and [[Mr. Bennet]] come rampaging into [[the Bennets' home]], just in time to stop [[Sylar]] from killing [[Sandra Bennet]]. Mr. Bennet tells the Haitian to get Sylar &mdash; and kill him. Unsuccessful, the Haitian returns to [[mental manipulation|erase Sandra's memory]].


"''[[Mr. Bennet|He]] sent me here to [[mental manipulation|make you forget]]. Like he sent me to [[Zach|your friend]], and [[Lyle|your brother]], and [[Sandra Bennet|your mother]] so many times. He'll be here soon, expecting that you won't remember anything, but it is very important that you do. Tell me Claire, can you keep a secret?''"
===[[Graphic Novel:Road Kill]]===
At [[the Bennets' home]], the Haitian and [[Mr. Bennet]] shoot [[Sylar]].


: - René (to [[Claire]]) (''[[Episode:Fallout|Fallout]]'')
===[[Unexpected]]===
The Haitian and [[Mr. Bennet]] travel to [[New York City]] and meet with [[Isaac Mendez]] in [[Isaac's apartment|his apartment]]. There they learn that [[Peter Petrelli]] has encountered [[Claude Rains]]. With the help of Isaac's paintings, they find Petrelli and Rains on the [[Charles Deveaux's rooftop|rooftop]] of the [[Charles Deveaux's apartment|Deveaux Building]]. After using heat detecting goggles to bypass their [[invisibility]], Bennet and the Haitian fire [[The Company's taser gun|tasers]] at each of them. While Bennet successfully hits Rains, the taser that the Haitian fires is stopped by Petrelli (using [[space-time manipulation]] and [[telekinesis]]). Petrelli then takes Rains and [[Flight|flies]] away. The Haitian and Bennet then end their pursuit after Bennet receives an urgent call from [[Claire]]. They then return to [[Odessa, TX|Odessa]].


===[[Company Man]]===
[[Image:Younghaitian.jpg|thumb|The Haitian is called upon for the first time to erase the memories of [[Sandra Bennet]].]]
Fourteen years ago, [[Mr. Bennet]] meets the Haitian for the first time when the Haitian erases [[Sandra Bennet]]'s memories of finding incriminating evidence about Mr. Bennet's secret life. The Haitian is sent by [[Thompson]] so that they will not need to kill Sandra to contain the company secret.


"''What you can do, what I can do--that is [[God]]. Respect it accordingly."
In the present, Mr. Bennet discovers that the Haitian can talk and that he has been helping [[Claire]]. The Haitian leads Claire, Sandra, and [[Lyle]] to safety from [[the Bennets' home]] and away from [[Ted Sprague]] who was holding them hostage. Mr. Bennet reports the Haitian to Thompson for protecting Claire, and pretends that he never knew of Claire's ability. Bennet is then sent to kill the Haitian, but instead colludes with the Haitian to take Claire to safety, and cover it up by injuring Bennet on [[the bridge]] with [[the Company's gun|a gun]] and "[[mental manipulation|going deep]]" to clear Bennet's memory of anything that will lead the [[The Company]] to Claire.


: - René (to [[Claire]]) (''[[Episode:Godsend|Godsend]]'')
===[[Parasite]]===
On [[Mr. Bennet]]'s orders, the Haitian prepares to take [[Claire]] out of the country. En route, he stops to make a phone call, speaking in French. At the [[Texas airport|airport]], Claire steals the Haitian's passport and boarding pass, and an [[airport security agent]] stops the Haitian from proceeding. The Haitian goes to [[Peter Petrelli's apartment]] in [[New York City]] to greet Claire there -- along with Claire's grandmother, [[Angela Petrelli]].


===[[Graphic Novel:Family Man]]===
After a stop at an [[Odessa coffee shop]], [[Mr. Bennet]] is [[The Company's gun|shot]] by the Haitian on [[the bridge]]. He turns to [[Claire]] and tells her they need to go.


"''Of course, there is always a [[company]]..."
===[[Graphic Novel:It Takes a Village, Part 1]]===
Talking to [[Mr. Bennet]] after erasing [[Matt Parkman]]'s memory, the Haitian remembers a story about himself as a young boy in [[Haitian town|his village]] in [[Haiti]] and his father [[Guillame]]. After the [[Tonton Macoutes]] come to his village to find his father, Guillame uses his [[abilities|ability]] to disable them. When the Haitian comes to his father, Guillame's [[bliss and horror|ability]] becomes dampened from the Haitian's [[mental manipulation|ability]], allowing one of the "boogeymen" to shoot Guillame.


: - René (to [[Mohinder]]) (''[[Episode:Lizards|Lizards]]'')
===[[Graphic Novel:It Takes a Village, Part 2]]===
As a child, the Haitian feels guilty for being part of the cause of [[Guillame|his father's]] torture by the [[Tonton Macoutes]]. When his father decides to make a [[sacrifice]] to the [[voodoo|Loa]], the Haitian is surprised that he has been ordered not to attend the ceremony. Instead, the Haitian and his friends sacrifice a pig to give the Houngan strength. The Haitian clandestinely watches his father use [[bliss and horror|his power]], but is discovered when Guillame's power [[mental manipulation|wanes]]. Guillame beats his son, who prays for death. In the midst of this traumatic experience, the Haitian's power manifests uncontrollably, erasing the memories of his people and reducing them to a zombie-like state.


===[[Graphic Novel:It Takes a Village, Part 3]]===
The Haitian remembers venturing through a forest with [[guillame|his father]], seeking [[the crossroads]] for "penance". After they arrive at the crossroads, they pitch camp and his father tells him [[The Symbol#The Serpent and the Crane|the story of the serpent and the crane]]. The Haitian says that that night, he dreamed only of snakes with no teeth and a crane with a broken neck. The next morning, they come to the crossroads and the Haitian sees many skulls and an axe. His father commands him to take the blade and charges at him with the axe, saying that he wants to fly again.


''"Don't you need to write any of this down?"''
==[[Mental manipulation|Powers]]==
The Haitian has the power to [[Mental manipulation|manipulate people's minds]], selectively interfering with the use of special [[powers]] and selectively deleting memories.


''"Memory is not an issue for me."''
==Memorable Quotes==
"''[[Mr. Bennet|He]] sent me here to [[mental manipulation|make you forget]]. Like he sent me to [[Zach|your friend]], and [[Lyle|your brother]], and [[Sandra Bennet|your mother]] so many times. He'll be here soon, expecting that you won't remember anything, but it is very important that you do. Tell me Claire, can you keep a secret?''"
: - The Haitian (to [[Claire]]) (''[[Episode:Fallout|Fallout]]'')


: - [[Mohinder]], René {{epp|gn53}}

"''What you can do, what I can do &mdash; that is [[God]]. Respect it accordingly."
: - The Haitian (to [[Claire]]) (''[[Episode:Godsend|Godsend]]'')


==Notes==
==Notes==
*The Haitian rarely speaks. In fact, [[Thompson]] was initially under the erroneous impression that he couldn't speak, as was Mr. Bennet and Eden McCain and presumably other agents of the Company until the events of ''[[Company Man]]''. He finally broke his silence by speaking to [[Claire Bennet]] (''[[Episode:Fallout|Fallout]]''). The Haitian also speaks French, as is customary in Haiti (''[[Episode:Parasite|Parasite]]'').
*René rarely speaks. In fact, [[Thompson]] was initially under the erroneous impression that he couldn't speak, as were Mr. Bennet and Eden McCain and presumably other agents of the Company until the events of ''[[Company Man]]''. He finally broke his silence by speaking to [[Claire Bennet]] (''[[Episode:Fallout|Fallout]]''). René also speaks French, as is customary in Haiti (''[[Episode:Parasite|Parasite]]'').
* René is most often referred to as "The Haitian". However, he has also been called "The Man at the Bar", "Mysterious Man", "Mystery Man", "Mysterious Black Guy", "MBG", "Mr. Mute", "Memory Wiper", "Mr. Bennet's Assistant", "Mr. Bennet's Cleaner", "Spooky Euro-Dude", and "SED".
*It seems that in speaking to Claire, the Haitian has differing loyalties than that of his now former partner, [[Mr. Bennet]].
*He is also jokingly referred to as "The Haitian Sensation That's Sweeping the Nation" by [[Jack Coleman]] ([[Mr. Bennet]]) during cast [[commentaries]].
*The Haitian has been called "The Man at the Bar", "Mysterious Man", "Mystery Man", "Mysterious Black Guy", "MBG", "Mr. Mute", "Memory Wiper", "Mr. Bennet's Assistant", "Mr. Bennet's Cleaner", "Spooky Euro-Dude", and "SED".
*In the [[commentary]] for ''[[Parasite]]'', it was revealed that before the casting of [[Jimmy Jean-Louis]], the Haitian was originally intended to be a Maori warrior from New Zealand. Jimmy [http://www.buddytv.com/articles/heroes/post-3-5823.aspx said] he supposed the switch was made because Jimmy himself is from Haiti.
*He is also jokingly referred to as "The Haitian Sensation That's Sweeping the Nation" by [[Jack Coleman]] ([[Mr. Bennet]]) during cast [[commentaries]]. This may be a reference to the sarcastic commentary website [http://www.televisionwithoutpity.com Television Without Pity], which routinely refers to him as "the Haitian Sensation". This is referred to in ''[[Company Man]]'' where [[Thompson]] tells Mr. Bennet that he has "a new sensation" for him.
*In the [[commentary]] for ''[[Parasite]]'', it was revealed that before the casting of Jimmy Jean-Louis, the Haitian was originally intended to be a Maori warrior from New Zealand.
*Some fans--and even a photo caption on NBC.com--initially confused the Haitian with [[D.L. Hawkins]] because of their similar appearances.
*Some fans--and even a photo caption on NBC.com--initially confused the Haitian with [[D.L. Hawkins]] because of their similar appearances.
*While the Haitian's name is still unknown, six different times his father [[Guillame]] addresses him as "Boy". (''[[It Takes a Village, Part 1|It Takes a Village Parts 1]]'', ''[[It Takes a Village, Part 2|2]]'', ''[[It Takes a Village, Part 3|3]]'', and ''[[It Takes a Village, Part 4|4]]'')
*Although René's last name is not known, seven different times his father [[Guillame]] addresses him as "Boy". (''[[It Takes a Village, Part 1|It Takes a Village Parts 1]]'', ''[[It Takes a Village, Part 2|2]]'', ''[[It Takes a Village, Part 3|3]]'', ''[[It Takes a Village, Part 4|4]])'', and {{epp|gn53}}
*In ''[[The Eclipse, Part 1]]'' it was revealed that René has a brother, [[Baron Samedi]], which may suggest that they share a surname. However, Baron Samedi is also an alias and Samedi's real name is unknown.
* René says that he is [[Guillame|his father's]] only son (''[[It Takes a Village, Part 4]]''), though later he says that [[Baron Samedi]] is his brother (''[[The Eclipse, Part 1]]''). Writers [[Joe Pokaski]] and [[Aron Coleite]] [http://www.comicbookresources.com/?page=article&id=18984 explained] that this issue was actually addressed in a line that was cut. "The Haitian only discovered his brother after he was recruited into [[the Company]]. Seems that [[Voodoo]] priest father liked to use [[bliss and horror|his ability]] to sleep around. However, the line was cut because it was deemed 'confusing'."
* René appears to be personally loyal to [[Angela Petrelli]], although he has occasionally defied her. He has demonstrated loyalty to other members of the [[Petrelli|Petrelli family]] as well, including both [[Nathan]] and [[Peter]].
*Since his joining the [[Company]], only one evolved human, [[Howard Grigsby]], has been able to defeat René (excluding those characters with multiple abilities). Even then, we do not see how René was defeated.


==Trivia==
==Trivia==
* The Haitian's [[:Image:Route290.jpg|license plate number]] is 791 M72. {{epp|118}}
* René's [[:Image:Route290.jpg|license plate number]] is 791 M72. {{epp|118}}
* René's picture is on Nathan's gallery of targets.
* The Haitian was presumably mute at a time. "Mute Haitian" is a pun for "mutation". [[Chandra Suresh]] believes that the [[powers]] of [[evolved humans]] result from a particular mutation of the [[brain]].
* René has never appeared in the last episode of a volume, but has appeared in at least one of the last four episodes of each of the first three volumes.
* René did not appear in person in any episode during Volume Four, but his picture is visible on the fugitive board in [[Building 26]].
* Although René was introduced in the [[Episode:One Giant Leap|third episode]] of [[Season One]], his name was not revealed until the [[Shadowboxing|eighth episode]] of [[Season Four]], making "What is the Haitian's name?" one of the longest running mysteries ever on ''Heroes''. It is confirmed in ''[[Thanksgiving]]'' as Peter and Angela call him René.
* According to his [[:File:PrimatechIDCard-Haitian.jpg|Primatech ID card]], René's personnel number is #001216.


==See Also==
==See Also==
* {{seealsodisambig|René}}
* For other uses of ''Haitian'', see '''[[Haitian (disambig)]]'''.
* {{seealsodisambig|Haitian}}
* For the Haitian as he appeared in the [[dark future]], see '''[[The Haitian (future)]]'''.
* {{seealsofuture|explosion}}

* {{seealsofuture|exposed}}
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* For images of René, see '''[[:Category:Images of the Haitian|Images of René]]'''.
* For articles related to René, see '''[[Related Articles:René]]'''.
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René
Portrayed by Jimmy Jean-Louis,
Sheku Fofana (in 1992)
First appearance One Giant Leap
In-story stats
Known ability Mental manipulation
Nicknames The Haitian,
Boy,
Spooky Euro Dude
Gender
Home formerly a village in Haiti
Occupations Member of HeroTruther,
former Company agent
Parent Guillame (deceased)
Sibling Baron Samedi (half-brother)

René, commonly called "The Haitian", is a mysterious individual whom Thompson recruited to the Company from Haiti, who is partnered with Noah Bennet to aid in the investigation of evolved humans. In time, René and Noah became firm friends and later, due to emotional frustration and guilt over their actions on behalf of the Company, decide to rebel against their superiors and go on the run. Precious little is known about his past; however, René is religious and kept a necklace of the Symbol, which he later gave to Peter Petrelli. Five years after Claire Bennet's reveal as an evolved human, René reunited with his old friend Noah. However, Noah discovered that for unknown reasons, René had erased his memory after the events of the Odessa Unity Summit, and at the behest of Noah himself, René attempted to kill him. In defense, Noah shot René resulting in his death. He was later brought back when Noah went back in time with Hiro Nakamura and warned his past self not to use René, but Caspar instead. He is an evolved human with the ability to manipulate people's minds and is considered one of the Company's most valuable resources.

Character History

Season One

For an episode-by-episode summary, see René: Season One History.

The Haitian prepares to shoot Mr. Bennet for his own safety.

The Haitian works as a member of Mr. Bennet's team at Primatech Paper Co. Together, the Haitian and Mr. Bennet bring in Matt Parkman, whose special ability is almost completely blocked by the Haitian. They proceed to attempt a similar abduction routine on Nathan Petrelli, but Nathan escapes. The Haitian assists in many other abductions of people with special abilities, including Ted Sprague, on behalf of an organization known as the Company. With Eden's assistance, the Haitian is able to capture Sylar and bring him back to Primatech, although he eventually escapes. The Haitian uses his power to erase the memories of Mr. Bennet's wife and son and others. Bennet orders him to erase his adopted daughter's memory as well, but he instead takes her into his confidence. When the Company learns of Claire's ability, the Haitian shoots Mr. Bennet and erases his memory and takes Claire into hiding. Claire, however, eludes the Haitian and travels to New York City to find Peter Petrelli. The Haitian gets there first and is waiting for Claire at Peter Petrelli's apartment with Claire's biological grandmother.

The Haitian remembers a story about himself as a young boy in his village in Haiti living with his father, Guillame. He discovers his abilities for the first time when he suppresses his father's abilities just by being present. Furthermore, when Guillame attempts to redeem himself, the Haitian wipes clean the minds of many villagers, reducing them to a zombie-like state. Guillame accompanies the Haitian to the crossroads, seeking penance and planning to kill his son. The Haitian becomes one with his father's mind by touching him and causes him to recall the two of them being happy together, such that Guillame commits suicide instead of murder. Afterwards, the Haitian goes back to the village and meets Thompson for the first time.

Season Two

For an episode-by-episode summary, see René: Season Two History.

The Haitian passes his Symbol necklace to Peter.

Shortly after the explosion, the Haitian appears in Bob's office negating Peter's powers. Several months later, he is sent to the docks with Elle to capture Peter and Adam Monroe. He forces Peter into a shipping container to be shipped to Cork, Ireland and takes his memories, but not before revealing that he is on his side and giving Peter his necklace.

Mohinder Suresh is sent on an assignment, which turns out to be a mission to heal the Haitian, who believes the virus he's contracted is a punishment from God. Suresh persuades the Haitian to try the antivirus, which succeeds. When Mohinder explains that he is working for "a company," the Haitian appears to take Mohinder's memory of the entire incident and flees. The Haitian then manages to track down Noah Bennet at the copy shop, and the two men greet each other, smiling.

Noah and the Haitian track a series of eight paintings to Ukraine. The two go to the home of Noah's mentor Ivan to force him to reveal the location of the paintings. Noah threatens to strip Ivan of his family memories if he refuses. When Ivan refuses to cooperate, the Haitian removes Ivan's memories of his first meeting with his wife, and only then does Ivan begin to cooperate. After Ivan reveals the location of the paintings, the Haitian goes with Noah to recover them.

The Haitian blocks Arthur's ability, allowing Peter to kill him.

Season Three

For an episode-by-episode summary, see René: Season Three History.

Under the orders of Angela Petrelli, the Haitian travels to Berlin to secure her half of the formula. He is attacked by Hiro and Ando, who believe that he is out to steal it. While knocked out, his part of the formula is stolen by Daphne and he awakens to find Hiro and Ando completely shocked at what has happened. He takes them back to America and introduces them to Angela, who gives them the task to find Adam Monroe.

The Haitian is then sent to Haiti to find his brother, Baron Samedi, who escaped from Level 5. When the eclipse takes away his ability, the Haitian is joined by Peter and Nathan. Even with the Petrelli brothers helping him, the Haitian does not believe that he can stop Samedi without his powers. When Nathan is kidnapped, Peter convinces him that he can stop Samedi, so the two of them go to the camp to find Nathan. With his powers returned, the Haitian incapacitates Samedi and returns to America.

The Haitian becomes Peter's partner in his mission to kill Arthur Petrelli and when Peter has second thoughts about it, the Haitian tells him that it is for the greater good. He stops Arthur from using his powers but is unable to hold him long enough, allowing Arthur to attack Peter. Sylar intervenes kills Arthur. The Haitian rushes off to catch Sylar.

Season Four

For an episode-by-episode summary, see René: Season Four History.

Now working as part of the new Company, the Haitian is called by Noah to wipe all memories of Tracy Strauss from Danko's mind, helping her to start a new life. When Claire is attacked by an invisible assailant at college, Noah sends the Haitian to accompany Claire so that Becky will no longer be able to remain invisible around her. Claire is happy with this arrangement, and refers to the Haitian by his real name, René. However, Gretchen is not happy and decides to go home, so Claire tells René to keep Gretchen safe until she gets to the airport.

Later, Angela sends René to wipe the memories of "Nathan" and Peter, but René instead decides to give Peter the address to Nathan's corpse so that he can discover the truth about his brother himself. When Peter learns the truth, he replicates René's ability at Mercy Heights Hospital so that he can erase Sylar's memories and destroy his mind, thus returning Nathan to him. On Thanksgiving, René stands behind Noah as he threatens Gretchen with memory erasure unless she dissuades Claire from returning to the carnival.

Heroes Reborn

For an episode-by-episode summary, see René: Heroes Reborn History.

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Evolved Human Abilities

René has the power to manipulate people's minds. He can selectively interfere with the use of special abilities and selectively erase memories. He uses his power in conjunction with hand-to-hand combat skills to subdue other evolved humans, as shown in Four Months Ago... when he defeated and restrained Peter Petrelli. He can render individuals unconscious by physical contact. While he can nullify powers out to some indeterminate range without physical contact, his other mental abilities seem to require touch (The Eclipse, Part 2, Our Father). His powers do require mental effort, and sufficient resistance by another evolved human of sufficient power and/or skill can cause him physical and mental strain (Our Father).

Memorable Quotes

"He sent me here to make you forget. Like he sent me to your friend, and your brother, and your mother so many times. He'll be here soon, expecting that you won't remember anything, but it is very important that you do. Tell me Claire, can you keep a secret?"

- René (to Claire) (Fallout)


"What you can do, what I can do--that is God. Respect it accordingly."

- René (to Claire) (Godsend)


"Of course, there is always a company..."

- René (to Mohinder) (Lizards)


"Don't you need to write any of this down?"

"Memory is not an issue for me."

- Mohinder, René (The Crossroads)

Notes

  • René rarely speaks. In fact, Thompson was initially under the erroneous impression that he couldn't speak, as were Mr. Bennet and Eden McCain and presumably other agents of the Company until the events of Company Man. He finally broke his silence by speaking to Claire Bennet (Fallout). René also speaks French, as is customary in Haiti (Parasite).
  • René is most often referred to as "The Haitian". However, he has also been called "The Man at the Bar", "Mysterious Man", "Mystery Man", "Mysterious Black Guy", "MBG", "Mr. Mute", "Memory Wiper", "Mr. Bennet's Assistant", "Mr. Bennet's Cleaner", "Spooky Euro-Dude", and "SED".
  • He is also jokingly referred to as "The Haitian Sensation That's Sweeping the Nation" by Jack Coleman (Mr. Bennet) during cast commentaries.
  • In the commentary for Parasite, it was revealed that before the casting of Jimmy Jean-Louis, the Haitian was originally intended to be a Maori warrior from New Zealand. Jimmy said he supposed the switch was made because Jimmy himself is from Haiti.
  • Some fans--and even a photo caption on NBC.com--initially confused the Haitian with D.L. Hawkins because of their similar appearances.
  • Although René's last name is not known, seven different times his father Guillame addresses him as "Boy". (It Takes a Village Parts 1, 2, 3, 4), and (The Crossroads)
  • In The Eclipse, Part 1 it was revealed that René has a brother, Baron Samedi, which may suggest that they share a surname. However, Baron Samedi is also an alias and Samedi's real name is unknown.
  • René says that he is his father's only son (It Takes a Village, Part 4), though later he says that Baron Samedi is his brother (The Eclipse, Part 1). Writers Joe Pokaski and Aron Coleite explained that this issue was actually addressed in a line that was cut. "The Haitian only discovered his brother after he was recruited into the Company. Seems that Voodoo priest father liked to use his ability to sleep around. However, the line was cut because it was deemed 'confusing'."
  • René appears to be personally loyal to Angela Petrelli, although he has occasionally defied her. He has demonstrated loyalty to other members of the Petrelli family as well, including both Nathan and Peter.
  • Since his joining the Company, only one evolved human, Howard Grigsby, has been able to defeat René (excluding those characters with multiple abilities). Even then, we do not see how René was defeated.

Trivia

  • René's license plate number is 791 M72. (Parasite)
  • René's picture is on Nathan's gallery of targets.
  • René has never appeared in the last episode of a volume, but has appeared in at least one of the last four episodes of each of the first three volumes.
  • René did not appear in person in any episode during Volume Four, but his picture is visible on the fugitive board in Building 26.
  • Although René was introduced in the third episode of Season One, his name was not revealed until the eighth episode of Season Four, making "What is the Haitian's name?" one of the longest running mysteries ever on Heroes. It is confirmed in Thanksgiving as Peter and Angela call him René.
  • According to his Primatech ID card, René's personnel number is #001216.

See Also

Fan Theories

Please refer to Theory:René for fan-created theories and other speculation.


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Noah Bennet • Tommy Clark • Joanne Collins • Luke Collins • Emily Duval • Quentin Frady • Carlos Gutierrez • Erica Kravid • Malina • Miko Otomo

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Caspar Abraham • Claire Bennet • Brad • Mauricio Chavez • Anne Clark • Dennis Collins • Commanding officer • Francis Culp • Cole Cutler • James Dearing • Phoebe Frady • Jose Gutierrez • M. F. Harris • Dahlia Hays • JOWT reporter • Taylor Kravid • Logue • Mick the Ice Guy • Hiro Nakamura • Farah Nazan • Hachiro Otomo • Hachiro Otomo (construct) • Matt Parkman • Angela Petrelli • René • Micah Sanders • Richard Schwenkman • Ren Shimosawa • Molly Walker

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