4) What Will Become Of Daryl?
As sad as it is about Abraham and Glenn, at least we can let out a sigh of relief that Daryl survived to live another day. Despite being an original creation for the TV show, Daryl has lasted the entire run of the series so far – no doubt helped by his fan favourite status. Unfortunately for him, though, the events of the premiere suggest it’s not going to be plain sailing for Daryl for a while.
Chiefly, he was captured by the Saviors, as a hostage to keep Rick under their thumb and also because Negan has a grudge against him after he attacked him. So, what have Negan and his cronies got in store for Daryl? Presumably, his aim is to beat and torture him into submission. But will it work? Or will Daryl be strong enough to withstand it all?
The other big question is: how long will Daryl be Negan’s prisoner? Will this plotline last throughout the whole season, or at least a sizeable chunk of it? Ordinarily, you would expect Rick and the gang to stage a daring rescue – maybe capture some Saviors in exchange for Daryl. Yet, the team doesn’t seem up to that sort of heroics right now.