‘The Walking Dead’ Fans Weren’t Too Happy About A Certain Character’s Fate On The Season 8 Premiere

The Walking Dead season eight just kicked off and it’s already a pretty big departure from season seven. Gone are the weepy faces and the long drawn out debates over killing. Now is the time for action, and as we explain in our full episode breakdown, the season premiere delivered that in spades. Rick and his gang rolled right up on Negan and the Saviors guns blazing and basically didn’t stop firing until the very end of the episode.

*Spoilers*

No one important died, which is a bit shocking when you take into account how many bullets were spent, but Team Rick walks away from that first encounter the clear victor. Well, everyone except Father Gabriel, who got left in the dust after getting screwed over by Gregory. Who knew people would be so upset about Gabriel Well done, The Walking Dead. You made us care! That was definitely one of the biggest moments of the episode according to all the fans on Twitter. That, and the mysterious reveal of several Ricks that seem to exist across different time periods.

I’m sure all will be made clear over the next several episodes (provided the show isn’t pulling a Lost), but for now, take a look at what everyone on Twitter thought of the premiere.

— Daryl Dixon (@ImmortalDixon) October 23, 2017

Season premier in a nutshell. #TheWalkingDead pic.twitter.com/DoEEWOFsnD

— The White Wolf (@DAH_Chef_Artist) October 23, 2017

Everyone trying to figure out the timeline after the time jump with old man Rick#TheWalkingDead #TWD pic.twitter.com/82IdjrUQoZ

— Melo (@meloknow) October 23, 2017

In this flashback Judith is 9

Michone is still 34

And Rick is 71728

It's fine #TheWalkingDead

— Sarah Murtaugh (@sarahmurt) October 23, 2017

The future or a dream #TheWalkingDead #TWD100 pic.twitter.com/djfPrajNZn

— The Walking Dead (@TWDFamilyy) October 23, 2017

https://twitter.com/MockingjayDuff/status/922283228173496320

— Keisha (@WaterWineWhisky) October 23, 2017

The longest living character in the walking dead, our beloved RV, has sadly passed away. #TWD100Nite #TWD100 #TheWalkingDead

— layla maria (@LAguiarr_) October 23, 2017

When you thought a major character wasn’t killed off this episode, think again. #TheWalkingDead #TWD100Nite pic.twitter.com/tUVEyG0mDK

— Rick Grimes (@RickAndThangs) October 23, 2017

Remeber couple seasons back when everyone wanted Gabriel dead now we all mad cause he may die doing something stupid #TheWalkingDead

— tamika (@grownclassy) October 23, 2017

#TheWalkingDead how I would’ve pulled off looking at Gregory pic.twitter.com/laLGhUuNpD

— Evo Almighty (@Evo_Rugrat) October 23, 2017

FATHER YOU HAVE A GUN. SHOOT HIM. SHOOT NEGAN. WHY ARE YOU LETTING HIM SPEAK.#TeamNegan #TeamRick #TheWalkingDead

— Jackie (@ImpsDelights) October 23, 2017

https://twitter.com/kyky_815/status/922283395576745984

— T'challa ة بَأْس (@SixPacShakur) October 23, 2017

And of course instead of shooting him Gabriel having a conversation with Negan #TheWalkingDead pic.twitter.com/rn7LFixaRa

— Zulu_Kings (@AFitted) October 23, 2017

Gabriel right now…#TheWalkingDead pic.twitter.com/iaBiuYb9M2

— Smart Cookie (@smartcookieTO) October 23, 2017

Pics or it never happened #TheWalkingDead pic.twitter.com/TNR1KC8YT8

— Albert Aydin (@albertaydin) October 23, 2017

hope everyone caught the fact rick took a picture because they took a picture of glenns body. #thewalkingdead pic.twitter.com/dC5qKIgYxG

— Halle I. (@animalwhisperr) October 23, 2017

I know George Romero wasn't a big fan of #TheWalkingDead but this was nice to see. To me, the show is a continuation of his work. pic.twitter.com/NtHGoLUEAt

— John Squires (@FreddyInSpace) October 23, 2017

HOW WE FELT WATCHING Season 8 episode 1 OF #TheWalkingDead! #Horror pic.twitter.com/u7nDciutLV

— 12 NIGHTS OF HORROR (@12nighthorror) October 23, 2017