Richonne aremaking a honeymoonout of their mission for the junkyard crew. (Has anyone come up with a better nickname for this colony yet?) At Alexandria, Rositas patience is waning. Credit: Gene Page/AMC Their contained tiff ends when she vows to go off on her own in search of guns. Thats when the deer comes across Michonnes path. Shes stoking a fire as Rick sleeps in the car when she spies the animal....

Here, see for yourself. Ricks group will find out yet again that the world isnt what they thought it was. Its much bigger than anything theyve seen so far. Credit: Gene Page/AMC While they have a singular purpose to defeat Negan it wont come easy. More importantly, victory will require more than Alexandria. To convince them otherwise will take more than speeches. Gene Page/AMC Well meet new survivors in incredible places....

Weve known for a while thatThe Walking Deads season 8 premiere would also serve as its 100th episode. We just werent sure when that would be. AMC has announced that the post-apocalyptic zombie drama will return on October 22. AMC The show experienced real-life tragedy last week whenstuntman John Bernecker diedafter falling more than 20 feet and hitting concrete. (you’re free to also follow me on Twitter@DaltonRossfor the latestTWDupdates.) AMC

Who did Negan kill? The answer wasn’t without its twists Eenie, meenie, miney, moe. Where Lucille stops, now we know. Well, dont kill the messenger, but our worst fears were confirmed: Negan had two victims. Heres how we got to this point. Negan just smiles and asks one of the Saviors (Simon) to fetch Ricks weapon, a hatchet. I mean, what do you have without it? He knocks Rick to the ground and gets back into the drivers seat....

Norman Reedus as Daryl Dixon, Danai Gurira as Michonne Reunited and it feels so good. That’s not who she is." Meanwhile, they both just got photobombed by Aaron (Ross Marquand). Gene Page/AMC Are hush-hush plans to thwart the enemy being formed? Is Alexandria on a need-to-know basis and these are the people who need to know? Regardless, let’s all congratulate Eric and Tobin for still being alive. Gene Page/AMC Because this a very dramatic-looking walking shot usually only pulled off by intense-looking local news broadcasters....

What does old man Rick mean? For all things Comic-Con 2017, visit our all-encompassingEW Comic-Conpage. He was threatening Gabriel, whom he is still holding hostage. AMC Well, we found that world. We found each other. That bigger world is ours by right. If that doesnt make fans smile, Jerry thanking Ezekiel for being such a cool dude will. Things get decidedly more upbeat and explosive from there. But dont stop watching when the show logo appears....

But first, let’s enjoy zen Rick here. Michonne and Rosita don’t like what they see But at least Michonne is alive! If you’ll recall, she was beaten pretty badly in the season 7 finale. AMC “Can’t stop now.” So there’s that. “We need a win.” AMC You’re right, Enid! Rick’s getting his ass kicked “No matter what comes next, we’ve won!” Rick says in his pep talk. AMC Jadis and the Scavengers gather Duck, Carol!...

SPOILER ALERT:Read only if you have already watched Sundays episode ofThe Walking Dead,Bury Me Here. All that every life is precious mumbo-jumbo you fed Morgan when you had him in your cabin cell? Well, your pupil basically just spent hours sharpening his stick so he could stab it right the face. Credit: Gene Page/AMC (Hey, if youre going to start killing, may as well not half-ass it!) And I guess I do wind up writing the episodes....

Read on for more and also verify to check out ourinterview with finale director Greg Nicotero. I think I take a stab at do that with every finale. [Laughs]Maybe every episode. But we knew where we were ending, more or less, from early on. We didnt haveeverysingle piece locked down, but we have what the pieces are going to be. Was Sashas fate sealed the second you decided that Abrahams fate was sealed?...

But we still have questions. Questions like: Has Rick now really changed? When exactly did Eugene turn good again? Gene Page/AMC Are Maggie and Daryl planning a civil war? Was a huge hint just dropped about season 9 and the next big adversary? And what was cut out of the season finale at the last minute? Gene Page/AMC That said, he said that out loud and heard the words that he said....

If you hit links we provide, we may receive compensation. But what about the community he doesnt even know about? Will Tara still honor the secret now that she knows the stakes? Credit: Gene Page/AMC And how might Oceanside possibly fit into the jigsaw puzzle that is the rest of the season? Heres our quick-hit lightning round Q&A about whats in store. (And dont forget to check outwhat Gimple told us about that huge twistin the midseason premiere....

Scott M. Gimple discusses the season 7 finale Rick wants to fight. Ezekiel wants to fight. Carol wants to fight. Credit: Gene Page/AMC Even Morgan wants to fight. We checked in with showrunner Scott M. Gimple to ask what to expect in the final three episodes. “Although because I’m working on season 8 now, the foot is on the gas again! We’ll take it! But what about that final installment?...

If you tap on links we provide, we may receive compensation. Andrew Lincoln has heard the complaints from some fans aboutThe Walking Dead’s season 7. ENTERTAINMENT WEEKLY: You all warned us that the first half of season 7 would be pretty brutal. Credit: Gene Page/AMC It opens the discussion, doesn’t it? And ultimately you have your own individual reaction, whatever it may be. And I stand by everybody telling this story, particularly the writers and everybody directing it....