The Season 7 premiere of The Walking Dead aired last night, and let me tell you, the internet is currently drowning in tears. After a grueling five-month wait—and a nerve-wracking twenty minutes into the episode—viewers finally discovered who met their end at the hands of Negan’s barbed-wire bat, Lucille. I’m still reeling from the emotional whirlwind, so let’s sift through this chaotic mess of feelings together.
Now, let’s keep it real for a sec: I usually watch The Walking Dead on Netflix, bingeing without commercials, which means I’m always a season behind the rest of the world. But, commercials be damned—I had to know who Negan offed. Five minutes before the premiere, my anxiety was through the roof, reaching a solid Kermit-level of panic.
Honestly, the first twenty minutes are a blur; I was so traumatized by what unfolded. Then came the moment when Negan started his cruel game of eenie, meanie, miney, moe, and BOOM—Abraham’s skull became a gruesome canvas of blood and gore. But before that happened, he had the audacity to tell Negan to “suck my nuts.” I let out a momentary sigh of relief; while Abraham wasn’t my favorite, I was really hoping Glenn would be spared.
With Rick’s face splattered in Abraham’s blood, Negan menaced Rosita, demanding she look at Lucille. “My dirty girl,” he taunted. When she didn’t comply, Daryl lost it and punched Negan. In that moment, I mentally cheered for Daryl, but then I glanced at the clock and realized there was still a lot of episode left. I desperately sought out kitten gifs on Twitter—at this point, it was a self-preservation tactic.
As the episode unfolded, we saw flashbacks of Abraham and Glenn’s deaths from Rick’s perspective while he battled zombies, all while Negan demanded, “Give me my axe.” Now’s a good time to pause and acknowledge that while Negan is undeniably a sadistic murderer, he somehow exudes a certain charm—seriously, scruff, dimples, and a leather jacket? Can’t he just be a good guy?
Back to the carnage! The premiere is all about dismantling Rick’s hopes and dreams. We lose a soon-to-be dad and another man who had found a reason to fight for the future. Each character in Rick’s crew has always clung to the hope that tomorrow could be better. But Negan, with his sadistic charisma, has other plans. Realizing he hasn’t turned Rick into a compliant follower, he threatens to cut off Carl’s arm to save the rest of the group.
At this point, the violence felt excessive but was effective in breaking Rick down—he almost complied until Negan intervened. After leaving Rick and his crew to grieve, Maggie wanted vengeance while Rick was too broken to fight back. The premiere concluded with a haunting vision of what could have been: everyone gathered around a dinner table, Glenn at the head, cradling a bouncing baby.
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In summary, the Season 7 premiere of The Walking Dead left fans in shambles as we witnessed the brutal deaths of beloved characters, reminding us of the harsh realities in their post-apocalyptic world. The emotional toll is real, and the anticipation for revenge against Negan is palpable.