While Ezekiel's flair for the dramatic made for a rather grandiose first appearance, no one made more of an entrance than Paul "Jesus" Monroe. So much of The Walking Dead has been a character study of Rick Grimes. Thomas initially passed himself off as a well-mannered shy guy who was only imprisoned because of tax evasion. She is often falling out with someone only to reconcile later. Good riddance. Once again, she's one of the few characters who exudes positivity in a deeply negative universe, often serving as a tension-breaker when the show needs it most. In real life, Winslow is played by Gino Crognale, one of the senior special effects make-up artists on The Walking Dead. Easily one of the most beloved characters from the comic books, the show's version of Tyreese was destined to have a softer impact than his source material counterpart. He made it all the way from #2 to #100, which is no small feat in TWD, and fans had become very attached. After everything, everyone that he had already lost, he couldn’t bear it when he lost her too. When Rick was the one who lost the plot, she was right there to help him find his way to reason, even though it took a punch in the face to get through to him. Her crushes include Michael Fassbender, Nightwing and the cartoon fox from Robin Hood. Dwight served as a good leader to the Saviors after he usurped Negan, who, by the way, not only usurped him first, but also stole his wife. Eugene disappointingly ends up defecting to Negan’s side due to the fear of what he will undergo if he does not. Though they’re both a part of the Woodbury community, Caul’s character is much more expanded in the comic and plays an active role in the dynamic of the Woodbury community. Being gay is simply a part of who he is, as opposed to something that defines him. Plot Summary: After her daughter is murdered, Mildred Hayes (Frances McDormand) decides to get the search for her daughter’s killer back into the public eye. Making his first appearance in Issue 27, Gabriel’s main storyline is serving as the Governor’s lackey from the time Rick’s group arrives at Woodbury until their subsequent face off at the prison. All rights reserved. Glenn was one of the only the survivors throughout the entire series who never took a living human life. This was partially to gain their trust, but also because he knew he could get out at any time. It is a shame that the show couldn’t find a way to translate any of that. Little, timid, Carl grows into a fearless, measured and clever character. He's the reason Rick and company are even still alive these days, as the man who recruited them into the Alexandria fold. Despite being a ferocious defender of her group, she is also kind, gentle and sheds the most tears. December 22, 2016 Which of your favorites made the cut? Enter Negan, a character who continues to surprise. Though we don’t want to spoil all of the surprises, we will say that the list includes a villain with an affinity for sending folks to Pee-Pee Pants City, a noble protagonist who gave a whole new meaning to the phrase “Death becomes her,” and a certain little ass-kicker with a very big heart. As soon as Andrea encountered a hooded woman with a samurai sword at the end of season two, comic book enthusiasts immediately became amped up for the proper debut of this fan-favorite figure. Judith, now older, is taking on the persona of both of her father and brother, making fans feel super proud. Required fields are marked *. Who wants to live in a Walking Dead world without GREATM and fist bumps? Let us know in the comments, and head to THR.com/WalkingDead for our full coverage of the show. Unsurprisingly, when the loving, funny but also very fierce character of Glen Rhee was killed by Negan in front of Maggie’s eyes, a lot of people stopped watching the series. After the death of Tyreese, it was difficult to imagine anyone being able to fill the void left by such an awesome character. 9:00am PT He saved her life, even neglecting to report that she attacked him in the process. She aspires to write about the things that she loves at a job that can support her massive Thai take-out addiction. Zombies have only ever been a catalyst and the living are the true villains of the piece. It's seen time and time again, as Maggie loses more people she holds dear: the vast majority of her family on the farm, Hershel at the prison, Beth (Emily Kinney) at the hospital, Glenn (Steven Yeun) in the season premiere … and somehow, she holds it together, often stronger on the other side of adversity. If you do not find the exact resolution you are looking for, then go for a native or higher resolution. We hate to say it, but Negan is funny. Rosita enters the show as a feisty, hot-headed, militant young woman who is resistant to following orders and likes to do things her own way. Melissa McBride's constantly underestimated Carol started coming into her own right around Sophia's (Madison Lintz) death, progressively heating up until her riveting role in season four's "The Grove." by Rounding off the new characters that still have the potential to appear is Magna, who unlike Alpha, seems to be a good person if a bit mistrusting. Shiva loved him too and protected him at all costs, even when that cost was her own life. From the very beginning, before he even really knew anyone all that well, he was risking his life for them. Unfortunately, that wasn’t the last time that he was bitten. New York based freelance writer and story master at the 8-Player Pictures film company. Lilly Caul’s character is very different from the Lilly Chambler character that appears in the TV show. It was difficult to forgive him for killing Abraham, but by this point, Dwight has redeemed himself. Why is he ranked at number 9 you might ask? Not all of the characters are good, and some are very poor by most fans standards, but when a show has this many exceptional personalities, it's hard not to love. When considering everything that Rick Grimes has been through, the fact that he is still standing is miraculous. As it stands, that honor goes to …. Though the characters themselves didn’t make it into the TV show, their storyline manifested in a similar incident between Carol, Lizzie, and Mika. Missing in action are some major players, whether because they made too many boneheaded moves to deserve memorialization, because the light they shone was eclipsed by bigger, brighter characters over time, or because they’re just too new. Thomas was a particularly nasty character that first appeared “The Walking Dead Issue 13” as part of the remaining prisoners inside the prison. Against all odds, Rick beats Winslow, decapitating him and earning some respect from The Scavengers. He barely lasted more than one episode before literally flaming out, but the CDC scientist's short time on Walking Dead was more memorable than some characters who lasted years. Sure, there's a ton of zombies, and war, and horrible moments scattered around for good measure. How does one even become a professional cosplayer? Trevor Noah, Seth Meyers Dissect Trump's "Despicable"…, Barstool CEO Erika Nardini Named To WWE Board of Directors, 'Blood of Zeus' Trailer: Netflix Unveils Animated Show from…, 'Death On The Nile' Star Ali Fazal Talks Color-Blind Casting, A Tea-Lover's Guide to the Best Tea Brands in the World, Copyright © 2020 TVLine Media, LLC. Other times, it’s a creative choice from the new creatives such as the screenwriters, directors, or the producers. His younger sibling rightfully gets most of the credit, but never forget that we once lived in a world with two Dixon brothers. His is one of the most valued opinions in any room. The two men made quite a team. Posted: 26 Aug 2014 5:15 pm. Comic book fans always will wonder how the Governor would have played out on screen if he more closely resembled the source material's version of the character. Paul Monroe has an unfailing moral compass and always seeks to do what is right, not just for himself, but for everyone around him as well. For now, at the risk of invoking the wrath of a thousand barbed-wired baseball bats, Negan ranks just outside the middle of the Top 30 pack. He didn’t actually have a clue. We would later discover that he had a background in theater, which makes sense of his majesty’s histrionics. RIP. Plus, he earns major points for lasting as long as he did with only one leg. Ask diehard comic book fans what bothers them most about the Walking Dead adaptation process, and the treatment of Andrea is bound to come up sooner or later. Sure, Eugene lied about knowing how to stop the apocalypse, but given enough time and the proper resources to manufacture some bullets, he can now unironically make the case that he's one of the show's most valuable assets. However, Tomas is a short lived antagonist and doesn’t really capture the same theme of being just as, or even more dangerous, than the walkers. While it was a terrifying scene to walk in on, Tyreese’s reaction was equally scary. While not evil through-and-through, the rest of the group are left wondering what to do with her. As evidenced by this list, TWD has killed off many incredible characters, but Glenn will never be forgotten. It would be easy to overlook this character because, as fascinating as he was, Winslow is one of the walking dead. The go-to source for comic book and superhero movie fans. She is famous for slicing and dicing the heads of anything she considers evil with her lethal katana – this girl is badass and she better not go anywhere! That is to say, Magna would be a great representation of either how much Rick has changed, or how much he’s still hardened by life on the road. Instead, she went on to become one of Rick’s most valuable allies and later, the leader of the Hilltop community. Rick has a way of inspiring others, probably because he himself is an inspiration. Although he left Rosita for Holly, in the end, all he wanted was for her to be happy. That would be more of a punishment for everyone else than it would be for the over-inflated egos that stalk the halls of Congress and lurk in state government. Just like Game of Thrones, The Walking Dead has this sneaky habit of killing off your favorite characters when you least expect it. Much of this is due to Negan’s winning personality and the much-needed levity that he brings into the mix. The Hollywood Reporter, LLC is a subsidiary of Prometheus Global Media, LLC. Gareth’s character is expanded largely in the TV show, as he and the other members of Terminus actually manage to capture Rick and few members of their group. Tara well and truly became a fixture of TWD. In the earlier issues of The Walking Dead, Maggie was largely defined by her romance with Glenn. In the comics, she first appears in “The Walking Dead Issue 127” and decides to join Rick’s militia against The Whisperers when a member of her group is killed by one of them. Controversial death notwithstanding, Denise was a delightful addition to the Walking Dead ensemble while she was around. Eugene lied because he wanted a better chance at survival. Andrea, on the other hand, is barely recognizable from the sweet girl we were introduced to all the way back in #2. Starting off as perhaps the most committed to Negan of all his followers and despite having the side of his face burned with a scolding hot iron by Negan earlier on, Dwight remained loyal – until season 8.