The Walking Dead was originally going to span for 12 seasons.

Here’s why TWD season 12 never happened, and why the changed plan worked.

The Militia and Saviors are among the deadliest groups, with each responsible for over 200.

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This was one of the saddest of the early deaths onThe Walking Dead.

It is the first human villain’s death in the franchise.

As expected though, this haven isn’t the bastion of freedom from Walkers that it first appeared.

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Luckily, iteliminates the graphic Lori death scene from the comics.

Later,zombie Merle is found and put down by his brother, a tearful Daryl.

It was a fan-favorite ending for a truly evil character.

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Gareth (Andrew J.

For a time, Rick’s group is held hostage in Terminus, but they escape.

Instead,Tyreese is a pacifist on the TV show.

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Rick kills her abusive husband Pete, and the two later embark on a romantic relationship.

Unfortunately, things end horrifyingly, after a swarm of walkers invades the town.

Michonne stabs him first,but Ron shoots out Carl’s eye as he dies.

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Abraham taunts Negan to the end.

Abraham appears several times in flashbacks, and actor Michael Cudlitz directed episodes ofThe Walking Dead.

She is later put down by close friend Maggie.

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Even Negan liked and respected him.