Friends of “Walking Dead” have to be strong now: the winter break is approaching. Soon we'll have to endure Mondays again without Rick Grimes, Daryl Dixon & Co. The last episode will air on December 12th and promises another bloody mid-season finale. Because two characters die in the next episode - at least if the first rumors are to be believed. Of course, Negan's visit to Alexandria is not without consequences. The first trailer for the 8th episode already indicates that there will be blood. The big question: Who will get it?
And can Daryl Dixon draw hope again? How can the key and a match help him leave his cell and the sanctuary forever? And who is the mysterious helper? Or is this another Negan trap? Could this key be another test that ends up in torture and punishment for Daryl? The chances are high that he has now made allies in the Sanctuary. Because even the residents of the sanctuary are not protected from harsh sanctions. Free will? Nothing. Negan has the last word. He likes to prove that by pressing a hot iron in the face of rivals. A lesson Dwight had to learn too. Perhaps what happened in episode 7 shook one of his worst memories and he realized that Daryl deserved a chance to live a different life. Could he be the mysterious news writer? But there is also much evidence of Sherry, who felt sorry for Daryl from the start. How little she thinks of Negan was shown again in episode 7 - even if she never reveals it to him.
And, as mentioned, Negan's visit to Alexandria was of course not without consequences. Unfortunately, it hits two residents who are not safe from Negan's whims. One of the two victims is Olivia, who we celebrated in episode 7 for slapping Negan on the face. Not many have that much courage. The reason why she ultimately dies has nothing to do with it. In the next episode, Negan finds out that Rosita had a ball made. But he doesn't think it was her, even though that's the truth. So he gives permission to a Savior named Arat to kill someone - and the choice falls on Olivia. But she is not the only victim in the midseason final. Negan also kills Spencer after he tries to get Negan to kill Rick throughout the episode. That would fit well into the plan of Deanna's son, who would like to take over the management in Alexandria after Rick's death. Unfortunately, the shot backfired. Negan doesn't think much of Spencer's traitorous behavior. Because while Rick abides by Negan's rules and looks for supplies, Spencer stayed in Alexandria and played Judas - a reason enough for Negan to kill Spencer.
For everyone who is now wondering in panic when the 9th episode of “The Walking Dead” will air: After a break of almost two months, the 13th season will continue on Monday, February 2017, 7. As usual, the new episodes will air every Monday at 21.00 p.m. on FOX.