That's what I was getting at, either way, we know there's gotta be some bumps somewhere, we ain't getting a happy ending yet.
The writers know that the comics give a lot away so they've deliberately sent us down the wrong path and thrown some red herrings at us on occasion. Sophia and Andrea dying come to mind The fact that they're strongly hinting that the ASZ is a sinister, mysterious place suggests to me that.....it's probably gonna be fine.....lovely in fact (for a while anyway) Plus the fact that they keep putting a bat in Glenn's hands and hinting at something makes me think they ain't gonna kill him at all
It's been foreshadowed so much that I think they're trying to throw off the comic fans and he won't die. Especially since he's really the only person Maggie has left, so she'd probably get herself killed or kill herself if he did die. I think that since Darryl isn't fitting in with the new group, that he may die instead. It would show how dangerous the new villains are and make the audience hate them instantly.
I just can't see them killing off Daryl any time soon, the character and actor are just too popular. Before they kill him they'd have to assassinate his character, make him do something irredeemable so that people will *want* his character to be dead or leave, first. Otherwise, I don't see it happening. At the end of Talking Dead, Chris teased that a surprise guest will be on the show. Typically any surprise guest is a cast member who was killed of in the most recent episode. So, hints seem to be that we will lose another character this weekend. I'd still lay money on Carol not being long for the world, I don't think her gimmick is going to work well for her in the long-run and it's going to get her in trouble, second to her would be Sasha who's been on the highway to the danger zone ever since Bob died, Tyreese's death only floored the gas. Third would be Tara who really hasn't offered much. Which would mostly make her death a meaningless red-shirt one.
I would have no problem whatsoever with Daryl dying, and am frankly more tired of his character than any other on the show... but given his enormous fanbase I just don't see that happening any time soon. Heck even if the writers were fully willing and prepared to kill him off, I don't think the network would allow it to happen. Lol
Daryl is very popular though isn't he. Can't see it. Seems to me that they introduce characters, dedicate a few episodes to them and then have them stand at the back for a while until they trick the audience into seeing them as regulars Then they kill them But you're right. A big shock kill is on the horizon which as far as I'm concerned is the only reason they kept the baby alive What would be more shocking than Judith (you don't lose a major player but still get the huge shock moment)
I don't think they could do that at this point. Really the only thing they could do is have him join Negan, which has already been played with when he joined up with that group after getting split up from Beth. I really don't see him doing that at this point, he's part of Rick's group and I don't see anything causing him to turn on them. Even Merle couldn't get him to turn and it would be betraying all the development he went through. He may not fit in at Alexandria, but the group is his family and he has repeatedly been shown to care for them. If he dies, I want to see him dying as a hero and saving a member of the group. It would be a heartbreaking scene, but this isn't a happy show and no one should be considered off-limits. Except for maybe Rick at least until the finale. I feel the show should end with him dying since it started with him waking up.
Well, on next week's Talking Dead, they mention having a super-secret surprise cast member on the show. And often (but not always) when they mention this, whoever it is just died, so... Mark
If the writers/producers really had any backbone, Daryl would most definitely be on the kill list. This is a better time than ever, really. He's never going to fit in at the ASZ and he's pretty expendable now that the group has found some modicum of civilization.
Well, there's "backbone" and there's "not likely pissing off over half your fanbase." I'd right now consider Daryl almost untouchable, the only other one who gets that is Rick since this is mostly his story. I'd even say Carl isn't 100% untouchable. But Daryl? I'd say he's not going anywhere any time soon, not without doing something to tarnish his character so much he cannot be redeemed, falling in with Negan's group would likely do that but we're probably aren't going to see Negan until next season. I think it's more likely that somehow Daryl will come to terms with the more domesticated nature of the ASZ once everyone is satisfied that, from the inside at least, everything is what it seems. Though, I think Daryl is more likely to go off on runs, camp in backyards or go off to not be seen in days more than he is to settle down in a home with Carol and start working on Honey-Do lists on the weekends.
Daryl joining Negan is too much of a rinse-and-repeat of the Joe's gang plot; Daryl cannot simply keep joinig evil groups, as it makes him seem incredibly desperate--or clueless after years of facing (experience with) the dangerous among the living. The "secret" guest on TD could be anyone--including a former cast member from earlier seasons, but last week's TD preview pretty much sent up fireworks saying "Daryl is in trouble". If he dies, it does not necessarily have to be due to some show-altering, big plot (ex. Hershel). If the producers want the show to hold on to what little realism it had, then death could be quick, random or the result of something petty. That means it made sense (in that world), but was not shoved in for shock value, as in the case of Beth, T-Dog, Dale and Tyreese.
To Scouts, point CDC says run for the hills in a ZA. Ironically, they actually have gamed this out - I'm sure related to a plague not the dead returning to life.
I myself don't think they will kill off Daryl. I also don't think he will join Negan group. It is most likely he will join the army. If they end up showing up? Or, join a militant force that is put together after the other community allied themself with the Alexandria community as protection against Negan group. Or both.
Well---are we at 'peak' TWD? Because otherwise they might be killing the golden goose by offing the most popular character.
Norman Reedus was on ET last night and they asked him about the season finale. His answer was, 'bring a tissue.' Ya never know.
I see what your saying, Awesome Possum, and it makes sense. Kinda like how Lost ended. But I still say killing off Rick would be the ultimate game changer. That would truly establish that no one is safe on Walking Dead. That could also give them an excuse to have Carl go somewhere "safe" with Judith, so he doesn't completely become a full grown man on the show. (They could have him back on the finale in a coda 5-10 years in the future). Killing off people does not have to be the only way to tear someone from the group. i'm sure they could come up with an excuse why Michonne needs to stay with the televised group.
They announced on Facebook that the special guest on the next Talking Dead is... Spoiler: TD guest Kevin Smith
I don't know, it seems like they have something in store for Carol now, although her death would add to Daryl's torment. I could see her lasting for a while yet. Sasha is basically comic book Andrea now. They could kill her, but I have the feeling they want someone in her role at least for a while. However, if she has a lot of development in the next episode, as indicated by the previews, perhaps that could mean her end. Honestly, if I had to guess that someone were to die, I wonder if it would be Noah. I know, that would seem like a waste, but I wouldn't really put it past the writers to do that. The reason why I think he might go would be because he's a guy with a messed up leg made to be a runner! I don't know exactly what the deal is with Deanna, but seriously, why make such a move? Does she want Noah dead? I wouldn't be surprised if they went out on a run and Aidan ends up getting Noah killed somehow. He was already announced. The mystery guest was not.