Negan begins to share his backstory
Why did you bring me here?
Its a pretty legit question, even though it comes from Gregory.
Its a lot of fluff.
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We actually already knew that from brief lines of dialogue in previous episodes, so why revisit?
Theyre trying to figure out their next move under the presumption that Negan has been killed.
Again, why do we need to know all of this?
My guess is that season 8 is trying to shoehorn these actors into more episodes.
The horror movieThe Strangersis a tremendous example of how the unknown naturally builds terror.
(Why are you doing this to us?
Because you were home is a line that still incites chills.)
Gabriel suggests he was brought to Negan to accept his confession.
Negan, however, doesnt believe he has anything to confess.
He may have been the one to kill Glenn and Abraham, but he says he didntgetthem killed.
Negan believes hes saving people, hence the nickname The Saviors.
He compares his dogma to kids and what could happen if we dont show em the way.
This is likely a reference to the comics, which spoilerfromHeres Negan see Negan as a sports coach.
Hes just speaking their language.
He shuts his eyes, holds his bat, and prays, Lucille, give me strength.
The only thing Negan will confess to is his own weakness.
It was before this.
I lied to her, I screwed around on her.
She was sick, and when she went…it was during this.
I couldnt put her down.
That is how I was weak.
That is what I will confess because, yeah, maybe we do bite the big one here.
His wife is eventually taken to the hospital when the outbreak begins.
Negan doesnt want to leave her side, but she dies on her bed and turns into a walker.
Thats when Negan finally says her name: Lucille.
(End spoilers.)
Beyond this, you could skip most of the episode and not miss a beat of the current season.
Later on, the workers converge on the generals when the power goes out in The Sanctuary.
They want answers about Negan and refuse to work until they can get food and water.
Things get heated when one of the workers pulls a gun and Regina shoots him down.
Negan heralds his return around the corner with his eerie whistle.
Eugene then goes to bring Gabriel some pillows but finds him in the throes of a fever.
Daryl is merciless, willing to kill every Savior without hesitation or remorse.
Rick is unwilling to take the innocent lives of those forced to weather Negans rule.
Its this conflict that forces them to physically fight one another when they discover explosives in the overturned truck.
We can end this by sundown, he says.
As he gets closer to his destination, Rick sees a helicopter flying overhead.
It seems the last play has something to do with Jadis and her Scavengers.
