What you need to know about The Walking Dead season 7, including latest news, premiere date, trailers, cast, spoilers, & more!
The Walking Dead Season 7 Latest News
In a media conference call (via TV Line,) Greg Nicotero, a credited executive producer, special effects head designer and director (who was at the helm for the episode,) discussed the impact – both literal and figurative – of what occurred in the Season 7 premiere. However, firmly aware of the divisive nature of the brutal and bold moves made in the premiere with Negan’s gruesome, heartbreaking executions of Abraham and Glenn, along with the sadistic psychological torture of hero Rick Grimes (Andrew Lincoln), Nicotero makes an appeal to viewers so incensed, they’ve threatened to quit, stating:
“I would say that [their threat] means we have done something to affect these people in a way that they don’t necessarily know how to process.” He continues, “Listen… I’ve been shocked at the turns of events on Game of Thrones. But you know what? I still love it. And I’m still committed to seeing where that story goes. So, I think it’s a knee-jerk reaction that people have, because they care about these characters. That’s a tribute to every single actor on our show that has perished. It’s unfortunate that people want to take a negative spin on it… [and especially] if that’s really what’s going to happen [and they’ll stop watching], because the show still has a lot to offer!”
Nicotero also explains why the show’s creative coalition thought it necessary to kill two major characters, especially when the original iconic comic book sequence only saw Glenn get the business end of barbed-wire-bat Lucille. Some fans have assailed the method, especially with so much untapped plot potential to have the line-spouting one-man-army Abraham (who died at an earlier point in the comics,) around for the upcoming war with the Saviors. However, as Nicotero explains:
“If we killed someone and [the audience was] just like, ‘OK, well, no big deal, I’m gonna go have a bagel,’ then that means that we haven’t done something to connect our people to the characters.”
Of course, the antagonistic dynamic in the conflict with the Saviors has been set primarily as a rivalry between Rick and Negan, with the latter’s constant attempts to break the spirit of the former. In fact, with much of the Season 7 premiere devoted Negan’s sadistic methods in attaining – at extreme duress – Rick’s cooperation in becoming his provider, Nicotero identifies a more upsetting component, stating that seeing, “our hero, completely crushed… is more disturbing than the actual violence.”
The Walking Dead carries on in the aftermath of a dramatic, brutally-paradigmatic shift, regardless of whether those claiming to quit follow through with their threat, especially since the show was preemptively renewed for Season 8. You can catch Season 7 of the horrendously heartbroken zombie apocalypse drama on AMC on Sunday nights.
The Walking Dead Season 7 Return Date
The next episode ofThe Walking Dead season 7 will air on October 30, 2016. The episode is called "The Well." Above, you can see some new photos from the episode.
Here's a synopsis for the episode: "For a number of familiar faces, a new, well-established community seems too good to be true."
Here's a sneak peek of the episode:
Here's a trailer for what's next on season 7:
Here's our review of the season 7 premiere!
Don't forget to listen to Den of Geek's Walking Dead podcast, No Room in Hell!
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The Walking Dead Season 7 Episodes
Here's where we'll compile official synopses, and reviews as they become available. Click the titles to go to the full reviews.
The Walking Dead Season 7 Episode 1: The Day Will Come When You Won't Be
Last season ended with Rick and our group kneeling helplessly before Negan and his group. What Negan does will haunt those who survive forever.
Greg Nicotero directed the episode written by Scott M. Gimple.
Original airdate: 10/23/16
The Walking Dead Season 7 Episode 2: The Well
For a number of familiar faces, a new, well-established community seems too good to be true.
Original airdate: 10/30/16
The Walking Dead Season 7 Episode 3: The Cell
A new group of survivors seem to have it all in their impressive community; however, there is a price.
Original airdate: 11/6/16