‘It was a lot of time to beat the crap out of him,’ says Reedus. ‘It was awesome.’ Norman Reedus promised us beforeThe Walking Deadseason 8 began thatDaryl was going to go rogue. Gene Page/AMC Little did we realize that meant a fist-fight with his post-apocalypse bestie. When the two could not agree, it was fisticuffs and chokeholds galore. But yeah, theyre always fun. Gene Page/AMC Yeah, tell me how much they let you do and how you guys blocked that out....

But fellow cast member Ross Marquand prefers a comparison to another 1980s property. Theyre hour-long action films, Marquand says of the upcoming episodes. ENTERTAINMENT WEEKLY: You got the crap beaten out of you last season. I feel like I reached my quota last year and it was enough for me. When you look at your character, whats his headspace heading now into war? But now I think hes squarely at the mindset that there is no hope for any sort of diplomacy....

Warning: This article contains spoilers about Sunday’s episode ofThe Walking Dead, “Bonds.” That was just one of the many stories that unfurled in Sunday’s episode. We spoke to showrunnerAngela Kangto get the inside scoop on all that and more. Jace Downs/AMC Tell me about the idea to have some fun with that. And so I thought that was just a fun dynamic and the room really latched onto that. So we were like, “Well what would be a fun way to do this?...

Warning: This article contains spoilers about Sundays episode ofThe Walking Deadtitled Silence the Whisperers. Perhaps it was only a matter of time: Negan has indeed killed again. For another, it was an accidental killing as he was pushing aside attackers to save Alphas daughter. Gene Page/AMC So which waydidthe vote go? Which way would Gabriel have voted? How did Negan escape? AMC And might he be meeting up with some Whisperers soon?...

That followed showrunnerAngela Kang telling EWa few months prior that they were working on bringing the actress back. Now its looking like fans wont have to wait that long for the return of Maggie Rhee. Maggie is a character that Ive always loved writing for on the show, Kang says. Victoria Will/AMC Shes a character that I thought was just so much fun in the comic book. Not only is Kang excited to have Maggie back, shes thrilled to be working again with Cohan....

This article contains spoilers about Sundays episode ofThe Walking Dead, Ghosts. What does Carols breakdown mean moving forward? And how about that big confrontation she had withAlpha? Jackson Lee Davis/AMC Read on for intel and answers. And what are the things that can exacerbate that? We just show wave after wave of zombies is coming. Jackson Lee Davis/AMC And they dont know whether it was the fire that would draw zombies....

Its important to maintain an appreciation for the arts, even in the zombie apocalypse. Her character is deaf and uses American Sign Language (ASL) to communicate. WARNING: Spoilers from the comic on which the show is based to follow. Credit: Mark Sagliocco/WireImage Crowned Miss Deaf America in 2000, Ridloff had a fascinating path to stage stardom. Ridloff becomes the shows first deaf actress, but shes not the current casts only Tony nominee....

TheWalking Deadcomic will endwith the latest issue, #193, EW confirmed earlier today. Rick and his crew were going to have trouble fitting in because of everything theyd been through. That would lead to conflict within Alexandria, and it would eventually lead to Rick taking over. Credit: Image Comics Their nomad days were behind them. Well, for years… that had been planned to be… the end. It was old and rundown, broken windows and missing doors....

WriterRobert Kirkmanhas unexpectedly concluded his long-running horror comic,The Walking Dead. The comics first issue was published way back in 2003. This is the end ofThe Walking Dead, he writes. Credit: Image Comics Thats it… its over… were done. Im completely willing to bet some of you are angry over this. I mean… WHY didnt we announce this so that fans would have some time to prepare? I hate knowing whats coming....

Norman Reedus Daryl Dixon andMelissa McBrides Carol Peletier have been onThe Walking Deadfrom almost the very beginning. There’s been talk for a long time about a Darryl/Carol spin-off, says Kang. And that show’s going to feel hopefully a little tonally fresh. Norman Reedus and Melissa McBride ride onto ‘The Walking Dead’ as Daryl and Carol.Jackson Lee Davis/AMC The exchange went as follows: DARYL: Theres got to be people out there like us, right?...

The Walking Deadconcluded its midseason finale with the shows biggest shocker yet. Showrunner Scott M. Gimple concurs, noting that, Carls presence is felt very deeply throughout the story. Its a critical aspect of the season. Art Streiber for EW Especially when it comes to Carls father Rick. This is his worst nightmare being realized. I love the way some of those stories get wrapped in the end. Theres a real beauty to it....

Took you long enough. But what did those words mean? And how involved was Carol with Negans escape from Alexandria and his actions against the Whisperers leader? Credit: AMC We now have our answer. What happens if I muff it too? And despite what people may think of me, I am absolutely not down with that. So bring me Alphas head, and thats what people will remember you for. Ill confirm of it....

Ahhh, butwhenare we going to see it? We now have our answer. Others like Daryl and Carol (who are escaping an advancing group of flesh-eaters themselves). Credit: AMC Others like Virgil, who has made his way back to Oceanside after his combative journey with Michonne. Might she indeed return, and with reinforcements? “I think it’s a really cool episode,“Kang previously told EWabout the finale. “Greg Nicotero did an amazing job directing it....