But the longtime regulars have been super impressed with the job Morgan has done so far. Its such a great part and its so beautifully written, says star Andrew Lincoln of Negan. And certainly, thats what we have this season. Credit: Gene Page/AMC Without the baddest of the bad guys, it wouldnt be the same show, says Lincoln. And I think its breathed a new terrifying life into the show, and at no better time....

SPOILER ALERT: Read on only if you have watched Sundays episode ofThe Walking Dead, The Cell. To call Dwights (Austin Amelio) lot in life complicated would be an understatement. He seemed like a decent dude. Credit: AMC But then he stole Daryls (Norman Reedus) motorcycle and crossbow, making him seem significantly less decent. Then he shot Daryl and seemedwaaaaytoo eager to kill him after Daryl struck Negan. Again, less than decent....

So much for the Monroe family. Was Spencer a hero or a zero? (Click through both pages to read the entire interview.) Credit: Gene Page/AMC ENTERTAINMENT WEEKLY: First off, sorry were talking under these circumstances. AUSTIN NICHOLS: Yeah, you know its coming, but you just dont know when. But I would have to say it was a gut-wrenching episode. Gene Page/AMC [Laughs]I have to get all the gut puns out while I can....

We spoke to Riggs to get his insight into the pivotal episode. (Also ensure toread our interview with Jeffrey Dean Morgan.) CHANDLER RIGGS:Yeah, I think it definitely was one of the biggest. Credit: Gene Page/AMC The only other episode like that would be 409, the pudding episode. Hes upset at Negan and upset at the rest of the group for not wanting to fight against him. So its a really big step for him....

You canbuy the whole set here, or purchase the individual covers featuring themen,women, andcastnow. There are many questions heading into season 8 ofThe Walking Dead:How long will the war last? Whats with thatmysterious Old Man Rick scene? Why doesntMaggie look pregnant? Well, we dont know the exact where. Not a huge chance, says Gimple on the odds of seeing Heath. But we definitely have not seen the last of Heath, period....

Some may be major, others a bit more subtle. And he is, of course, avoiding that. And I think that really makes her so emotionally open and available. Credit: Gene Page/AMC Hes the one who actually brought her into the group. And so, from there on out, they have definitely had a deep and intimate bond. So he really is what opens the gates of her heart to be able to open up to Rick....

Poor Spencer Monroe has had a rough go of it lately. His jerky brother died. His dad got offed. Credit: Gene Page/AMC And then his mom not only got bit, but he then had to put down zombie mom himself. Eugene finally came clean to making the bullet, and so Negan took him as his prisoner. So it seems the battle is on for when the show picks back up in 2017....

If you select links we provide, we may receive compensation. Nicotero said of the scene and its inspiration. The Walking Deadairs Sundays at 9 p.m. Credit: Gene Page/AMC Everett Collection Everett Collection; Instagram.com/gnicotero

We’ve got your exclusive new pics of Richonne, Daryl, Carol, Negan’s army, and more! Andrew Lincoln as Rick and Danai Gurira as Michonne Norman Reedus as Daryl and Melissa McBride as Carol Jeffrey Dean Morgan as Negan Chandler Riggs as Carl Christian Serratos as Rosita Lennie James as Morgan Austin Amelio as Dwight Pollyanna McIntosh as Jadis Ross Marquand as Aaron Steven Ogg as Simon Andrew Lincoln as Rick Danai Gurira as Michonne Melissa McBride as Carol Norman Reedus as Daryl Austin Amelio as Dwight, Jeffrey Dean Morgan as Negan, and Josh McDermitt as Eugene Danai Gurira as Michonne, Melissa McBride as Carol, Lauren Cohan as Maggie, and Alanna Masterson as Tara Andrew Lincoln as Rick and Danai Gurira as Michonne....

We’ve got the stars celebrating 100 episodes in true Walking Dead fashion. Feast on This! Andrew Lincoln and Norman Reedus The epic bromance was in full effect at EW’s cover shoot. Art Streiber for EW This picture was taken right before the true madness broke out (to be seen later). Lauren Cohan From one Georgia peach to another. Danai Gurira What better way to cut a 100th episode cake than with a katana?...

This is going to be difficult! So howarethey handling the tiger on the show? ENTERTAINMENT WEEKLY: Lets talk about the Kingdom, which were going to get to see in season 7. Credit: AMC What can you say about this new group? GREG NICOTERO:Its the biggest community that weve ever come upon. Carol and Morgan show up there and its thriving, and its alive, and its vibrant. And at first glance you look at this and you go, This cant be real....

SPOILER ALERT: Read on only if you have watched Sundays episode ofThe Walking Dead, The Well. We spoke to executive producer/director Greg Nicotero to get the behind-the-scenes scoop on the latest episode. How did they bring Shiva the tiger to the screen? Credit: AMC What trick did Nicotero pull to make the Kingdom look different from every other community weve seen before? And is there a love connection brewing between Ezekiel and Carol?...

Were you surprised by some of that anger? Because other shows that I watch and I enjoy have done similar things. But Id say in retrospect, I dont think we would have changed anything. Credit: Gene Page/AMC And its that moment that launches our entire season 7 into that direction. Do you agree with that? Yeah, for sure. And I really think thats what it leads to. I think Andys absolutely right, there is an expectation of, oh, the anticipation of this moment....