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62. I have to agree.

Sun Oct 22, 2017, 10:41 PM

Oct 2017

FWIW, I'm still not convinced this all means they're killing off Rick so soon. Even if I expect them to within the next season or two, now still seems too rushed. They haven't even come close to fleshing out Carl's character enough to carry the emotional load of the primary protagonist. Same with Maggie, even though she's likable enough, she's just not as interesting as Rick.

Besides, to kill him off when they've been alluding to his demise the entire season opener would be trite. Right?

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The Walking Dead - Mercy - Season 8, Episode 1 (season premiere - spoiler alert) [View all] NewJeffCT Oct 2017 OP

After 7 years of TWD I am just tired of it. They will defeat Nagin and have about two doc03 Oct 2017 #1

It's become repetitive - it needs a new storyline jpak Oct 2017 #2

That's mainly why I stopped reading the comics NewJeffCT Oct 2017 #4

Can't wait to see the new one tonight! Bayard Oct 2017 #3

same here NewJeffCT Oct 2017 #7

I'm okay with another season or two. Baitball Blogger Oct 2017 #5

My guess NewJeffCT Oct 2017 #6

Yup. That would be a satisfying ending. Baitball Blogger Oct 2017 #8

pre-show(?) from Greek Theater LA steve2470 Oct 2017 #9

I have AMC on now NewJeffCT Oct 2017 #11

Did the deleted scene just air? Baitball Blogger Oct 2017 #10

I don't recall that scene NewJeffCT Oct 2017 #12

I think it was, My memory may be shot for many things but I can play "Recognize the movie in the Baitball Blogger Oct 2017 #13

Sasha is about to make her grand finale on the re-run. Solly Mack Oct 2017 #14

she almost got Negan NewJeffCT Oct 2017 #16

Yes. Too bad she didn't though. I would be OK with Negan being dead already. Solly Mack Oct 2017 #17

Here comes Shiva! bettyellen Oct 2017 #15

Hoping we get some explanation for why Jadus went Judas. Liberal Veteran Oct 2017 #18

Rick giving a speech on the back of a pickup NewJeffCT Oct 2017 #19

Dwight and Daryl NewJeffCT Oct 2017 #20

Did you notice who the zombie was tied to the fence? Baitball Blogger Oct 2017 #31

I missed that NewJeffCT Oct 2017 #34

I don't like time jumps. Solly Mack Oct 2017 #21

Carl on his own now NewJeffCT Oct 2017 #22

Sticky by Morgan Solly Mack Oct 2017 #23

I guess his life NewJeffCT Oct 2017 #24

Perhaps more precious by dying? Solly Mack Oct 2017 #26

Walkers as cannon fodder? Solly Mack Oct 2017 #25

She was adorable. Baitball Blogger Oct 2017 #33

Michonne might follow Carl but I won't. Solly Mack Oct 2017 #27

Carl is maturing NewJeffCT Oct 2017 #28

She is. Solly Mack Oct 2017 #29

We're all in this together - but Maggie, you should join us. lololol Solly Mack Oct 2017 #30

Well they're going to be a collective and not fight, right? bettyellen Oct 2017 #36

Yes - but Hilltop still needs Maggie. Solly Mack Oct 2017 #40

Everyone is talking like Rick will die...even Rick. Solly Mack Oct 2017 #32

so it begins Solly Mack Oct 2017 #35

Shoot the fucker! Come ON! bettyellen Oct 2017 #37

Yes! Solly Mack Oct 2017 #39

Oh, shoot the blowhard already. Solly Mack Oct 2017 #38

Shoot Gregory. Solly Mack Oct 2017 #41

he got shoved down the stairs NewJeffCT Oct 2017 #46

Only if he landed on walkers. Solly Mack Oct 2017 #47

Car go boom Solly Mack Oct 2017 #42

! bettyellen Oct 2017 #43

pretty intense showdown NewJeffCT Oct 2017 #44

Rick starts a countdown NewJeffCT Oct 2017 #45

Gregory, a snake as always. herding cats Oct 2017 #48

Yep Solly Mack Oct 2017 #49

No surprises there, but damn I wanted to see him eaten by the horde. herding cats Oct 2017 #52

Me, too! Solly Mack Oct 2017 #53

poor Gabriel NewJeffCT Oct 2017 #50

Gabriel deserved better. herding cats Oct 2017 #51

Well, Carl, I hope you're making the right decision. Solly Mack Oct 2017 #54

They keep saying it isn't about Rick..including Rick Solly Mack Oct 2017 #55

Up until recently it had been. herding cats Oct 2017 #57

I'll be less inclined to watch if Rick dies. Solly Mack Oct 2017 #60

I have to agree. herding cats Oct 2017 #62

It would be. Solly Mack Oct 2017 #64

Maggie just said it best, from the start it was about Rick and Glenn, the others just came along Baclava Oct 2017 #73

Poor Padre Solly Mack Oct 2017 #56

Trapped in a trailer with Negan surrounded by zombies. herding cats Oct 2017 #58

The horde. Solly Mack Oct 2017 #61

Maybe he can cause his own death somehow and go zombie on Negan in the trailer? herding cats Oct 2017 #63

lol! I think Carl will capture Negan. He's currently the unexpected/unknown factor. Solly Mack Oct 2017 #65

I agree. herding cats Oct 2017 #66

so, when does each side NewJeffCT Oct 2017 #59

At the same time as the gasoline they're using goes bad? herding cats Oct 2017 #67

TWD? Whats that??? benld74 Oct 2017 #68

Horrible hokey writing - they've finally done it, made me not care about any of them Baclava Oct 2017 #69

I had a few problems with the showdown NewJeffCT Oct 2017 #70

I said the same thing, lol - and contrived drama is NO drama Baclava Oct 2017 #71

Mrs. Aristus and I lasted three episodes before giving up. Aristus Oct 2017 #72