nico as in nicodemus from the bible
(Yes i know its short for nicholas bourbaki)
Hello reddit, its been a while. Christian discussion ahead but for non believers, you're all welcome.
I was watching The Chosen and noticed a character named Nicodemus, who was a curious teacher, he lowk doubts Jesus but his curiousity grew and wanted to meet this man but in the dead of the night because of fear he might be judged by his own people or the Sanhedrin. As they met, Jesus invites him to join his ministry but he ultimately declines (because of his attachments to his worldly life, his position, family, etc) and is heartbroken by the end due to him turning his back from the Messiah.
I know its far fetched and Nico the bishop is named after Nicholas Bourbaki, nicodemus' character kinda aligns with the bishop in a way,
Nico is tyler's representation of doubt (or the questioning) of his own faith and also FEAR
It's also interesting many songs talk about the night, and nicodemus in his fear to be judged only meets Jesus in night. The night is when most songs shows great vulnerability.
Nico (the bishop) isnt even evil in a way, because he is clancy who failed, he is just all of those who questions their own beliefs and fears and ultimately succumbs to it.
But despite this, Jesus (who in my headcanon is represented by TB) still welcomes him and invites him to his ministry.
That's all folks. Thank u for reading til the end.