A Few Thoughts on "The Walking Dead" Midseason Premiere

Written by Shae

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With The Walking Dead returning this Sunday, there's a lot of talk and speculation. Of course we know some characters from the comics are making their debut in the back half of this season and that leaves a lot of us nervous. So, keep in mind that I haven't read the comics yet, but I still have some theories as to what the latter half of this season holds. I thought it would be fun to share! Especially since Sunday is also Valentine's Day, or Singles Awareness Day. Either way that makes Monday Clearance Candy Day, which is the most important day of them all.

So, with Negan coming to the small screen, finally, there's a lot of buzz. Personally, he will always be Papa Winchester to me, and with that the worlds worst TV dad. Will Negan be any better? More like worse. I have a bad feeling and an even worse one for Glenn. John and Scotty have been kind enough to give me some spoilers for the comics, but the show doesn't always follow what's happened. Either way, while I utterly love Glenn I have a feeling he's not going to make it out of this season alive. Subsequently I feel they may keep Maggie alive, but I'm not so sure about the baby. Judith is one thing, but a second kid running around? Really not sure that's going to work out well.

With the way the mid season finale ended, I'm curious to see what will happen. I'm almost positive that Jessie is going to lose her kid. Which, sheltering him was the wrong thing to do. I don't think mom and son are going to make it out alive. And while this sounds horrible, I really wouldn't mind Gabriel being caught in that crossfire either. He's been a thorn in my side for quite some time. I do have hope for Aaron though. I love his character, and well, who doesn't like a guy named Aaron? Daryl will survive, because he's a huge fan favorite....and not stupid. His character development has been rather fun, but Carol? As bad ass as she is it's hard to say. I'm starting to feel her days might be numbered as well, but then again Carol has turned into a pretty amazing character.

As for Eugene and Tara? One of them might survive, but I'm not so sure Tara's new girlfriend is going to make it out alive. That whole situation with the Wolf was handled stupidly. Pretty sure one of them is going to bite it. As always, Morgan will go on. I'm hoping to see him take on a larger role and make it into the next season. His character is fun, intriguing, and a balance to Rick. The Walking Dead has done a good job of giving us a lot of characters, but with that comes a huge sense of loss when they die. It's sad but true. And with so few of the original group left, nobody is safe. This show has taught us that not all the ones we love make it; lets just hope they make it past this season....

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