That turn is a good example of Henry’s moral compass, but the fact that The Walking Dead actually took the time to explore what growing up as a teenager would be like in that community is what really struck me. They drink, they act obnoxiously, and the other teens torture a walker - which Henry vigorously rejects. When he learns she already has a boyfriend, he does what any teenager would do: he gets self-destructive and parties with a bunch of other teenagers. In “Evolution,” the audience learns that Henry decided to go to Hilltop not to become a blacksmith, but because he’s still harboring a major crush on Enid. The show took the time to explore what growing up as a teenager would be like in this world In “Evolution,” some big moments with the Whisperers are expertly underplayed, but for me, the most telling example in the entire episode is Henry’s storyline. Over the last few episodes, the show has become much more interested in character-driven storylines and the emotional consequences these characters are all grappling with. How did The Walking Dead pull that off? There are a lot of elements to look at, but for me, it comes down a philosophical approach. Now, I could not be more pleased with how excited I am about the show again. But I kept tabs on the show’s bigger plot movements, and I eventually came back. I’ve obviously had issues with the show for quite some time, and I stopped watching altogether when Glenn died. Photo by Gene Page / AMC How did they do it?īryan: I will be completely honest here and say I didn’t think The Walking Dead could pull it off. And while the two of us have been frustrated with The Walking Dead at times, we’re now in what feels like an entirely new position: invigorated by the show’s new approach, excited about where it’s going, and eager to find out how the characters get there. The midseason finale, “Evolution,” completed that transition. Over the last few episodes, a new vision for The Walking Dead began to emerge - one interested in small character moments and new conflicts that felt very much like The Walking Dead of earlier seasons before the show got weighed down with its comic book-influenced stunts. The non-death of Rick Grimes seemed like the final nail in the coffin, the moment when audiences realized that no matter how much they root for The Walking Dead to turn its game-playing ways around, it just isn’t in the cards. It was a gimmick, however, like the departure itself rather than killing Rick off, The Walking Dead just put him on ice, in anticipation of a trilogy of films that will land on AMC at some point in the future. At one point, it seemed that the show was upending viewer expectations by dispatching Rick earlier than expected.
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The pending departure of Andrew Lincoln, who plays series star Rick Grimes, kept viewership numbers afloat.
The idea was that Kang’s new vision for the show could revitalize The Walking Dead, starting with a reimagined title sequence.Īt first, it seemed to work.
After several seasons of declining ratings, it was announced earlier this year that showrunner Scott Gimple was leaving the show, with Angela Kang set to take over for season 9. This season of The Walking Dead has had its own meta storyline, complete with ups, downs, and breathtaking cliffhangers. Warning: Spoilers for The Walking Dead season 9, episode 8 below.
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