🚨 EARLY ACCESS ALERT! 🚨 The Walking Dead 8X9 RAW REACTION
Added 2025-09-09 18:57:28 +0000 UTCHere is our uncut reaction to The Walking Dead 8X9.
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🎬 Adison, Osafa, & Brandon
— Adison
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I'm confused on how yall are blaming Daryl, Rosita, and Tara for Carl's death? It was completely unrelated, and Rosita wasn't even apart of it. Rosita said she believed in Rick.
revolves.round.AVA
2025-11-11 22:56:22 +0000 UTCThe actor for Carl Chandler Riggs just wanted to go to college it wasn’t at all planned that he would leave till the end
Austin Hogan
2025-10-25 08:39:34 +0000 UTCWell, considering that Rick woke up from a coma after two months with no water or IV literally no life support. I’m guessing he has an evolved form of the virus mutated to benefit the host after he gave his blood, he passed on some of his immunity, has healed from life-threatening injuries with no surgery a collapsed lung, and a concussion after and gunshot fighting the governor and just sleeps it off if the dead rising that begs the question why is the virus around? Clearly somebody was trying to not die and created something to prevent that possibly only certain genetic markers can be matched to it to where they don’t turn into the living dead
Austin Hogan
2025-10-25 04:47:22 +0000 UTCCarl was a hard loss
Sherry Bandito
2025-10-17 00:48:23 +0000 UTCI don't know the real reason behind Chandler's exist and Carl's death but letting him going to save a few extra thousands a show seems crazy. I don't believe that was the reason. Maybe they did tell him he would be around longer and then the story direction changed. It sucks but it happens. If it was in writing then nothing could be done.
Tina D
2025-09-29 03:14:12 +0000 UTCAI Overview The producers of The Walking Dead, specifically showrunner Scott Gimple, killed off Carl Grimes to serve as a story-driven turning point that would motivate Rick Grimes to move forward in the show, making him a more morose and inattentive leader. While fans and some media reports have suggested the move was a cost-saving measure due to Chandler Riggs turning 18 and demanding adult wages, Gimple and Riggs himself have stated it was a narrative choice. The Story-Driven Reason: Rick's Motivation: Gimple explained that Carl's death was intended to be a story-based decision to motivate Rick. It served as a pivotal moment that would impact the direction of the character's story and the series as a whole. A Shocking Plot Twist: The death was a significant plot twist intended to show the brutal nature of the post-apocalyptic world and the profound changes the characters were undergoing. Fan and Media Speculation: Cost-Saving Theory: A persistent theory among fans is that the producers killed Carl to avoid paying Chandler Riggs adult wages after he turned 18, though no official confirmation of this exists. Riggs' Experience: Chandler Riggs himself was surprised by the decision, as he had bought a home in Georgia to be closer to the show's filming location and had planned to attend college while still filming. What the Producers and Riggs Have Said: Gimple's Stance: Gimple has consistently stated that the decision was purely for the story and not influenced by any requests from the actor or cost-saving motives. Riggs' Perspective: While initially devastated, Riggs has also expressed satisfaction with how his character's exit ultimately played out as a story element.
Tina D
2025-09-29 03:09:34 +0000 UTCWrong as well, but close!!!
Kristien
2025-09-25 23:53:38 +0000 UTCNo this is not at all true and makes no sense!!
Kristien
2025-09-25 23:52:44 +0000 UTCThe reason why Carl is gone is, because his parents were divorcing and they were fighting over his money!!! His mother was his agent and manager. His dad came to the set and threatened to sue the network and producer if they did not put him in charge of Chandler Rigg’s money, so they had to get rid of Carl!!!! His parent needed everything up for him!!!
Kristien Taylor
2025-09-25 23:51:12 +0000 UTCR.I.P. Carl. That whole dream sequence was Carl's. He was dreaming of a future with no fighting and everyone getting along. Also Rick knew Carl wasn't going to make it to the Hilltop because he had the same experience with Jim in S1. Poor Jim is probably still out there wondering aimlessly. This episode always makes me cry. The way Michonne dropped to her knees after seeing the walker bite always gets me. Such a sad episode.
Cleo Griffith
2025-09-16 18:07:20 +0000 UTCNo, he said in an interview that he was blindsided by their decision. Chandler Riggs said he specifically asked them about his longevity on show because he wanted to purchase a home. He purchased the home to be closer to work. Then they killed in off the show.
Camillionaire
2025-09-16 10:23:02 +0000 UTCIf your death is already 100% guaranteed in an hour. I dont see it as suici**, but i see how thats a slippery slope argument
Tom Vp
2025-09-14 21:00:08 +0000 UTCSomeone said earlier that Carl told Michonne if she was ever bit he would put her down because it should be someone you love. But then when it happens to him, he decided to do it himself which is opposite of what their agreement was. I’m sure he was trying to not let them have to go through that but still. They got him to the church and he basically confessed what was eating away at him. He was well on his way to heaven, until he took his own life. Some people believe s*i*i*e is a sin, including me so that hurt to the core. But Carl was such a great kid and cared about what really mattered in life. So I hope they made an exception for Carl at the pearly gates and let him in. It upset me more than anything that he died alone and in a manner that may have jeopardized him in the afterlife. Anyways, just my opinion. This was a hard one for sure. Maybe hold off on the conversations until afterwards though so important lines aren’t missed. But the cheeky comments here and there crack me up sometimes. Thanks for another great episode reaction!
KBaily
2025-09-12 10:03:57 +0000 UTCFunny had a cousin was super close with obsessed with Bright Eyes (Lived 3 hours in country dirt roads away Didn't see often but closest cousin.) So also, his favorite band. He would play acoustic versions & scream sing in coffee shops etc sounded better than singer in band! Welp he basically shoved a sociopath narcissist into my life to get the demon out of HIS life..dude was homeless livin wit him ex druggy used to be mentally lost etc so shoves us together I never dated or knew a thing. He moved in eit me my mom step-dad etc then right as finish college talks me into traveling country.. . I was 20 yrs old too young to know better.. You see that Gabby Petito story news. Literally SAMe shit i delt with. Traveling van sleeping etc parks. across country trip. gas lighting hours of fights. Back then no reception cell phones like now too. But they get u away from fam for shit behavior. That story crushed me cuz lived like EXACTLY what that poor girl wrnt thru Omg un Pure evil intelligent charismatic empty vessel life rouiner. Didn't see my cousin for a year. Ran into him grocery store walked by gave nervous smile ignored me.. guilty conscious. Then many years ran into him at my brother's funeral AFTER psycho gone.. he hugged my mom right next to me & still iignored me Didn't even hug me. KNOW put demon parasite in my life for 9 years smh. Anyway sorry didn't mean be so long, point is feel your pain, & crazy how this band association with trauma
Hanna
2025-09-12 09:51:40 +0000 UTCThe way I was bawling my eyes out when I first saw this episode was so cruel of the writers
Constantdev
2025-09-11 23:01:41 +0000 UTC❤️❤️❤️❤️
Shawanda
2025-09-11 00:53:12 +0000 UTCEpisode 10 pleaseeeee
@bambimaryjane
2025-09-11 00:48:41 +0000 UTCi love yall, but yall be talking thru some of the best dialogue scenes 😭
Shaunakills
2025-09-10 22:23:24 +0000 UTC@Addison, it would be great if you could pause it when Brandon and Osafa are ranting. 🙏🏾
Tyah
2025-09-10 20:34:38 +0000 UTCCarl lasted around the same time as Bob did when he was bitten. I think it's hard to tell how fast paced this season is with different POVs, but episodes 1-8 are only two separate days. They go into the third day overnight with Carl dying. Almost a full day is definitely a longgg time though considering he may have lasted even longer
Serenity
2025-09-10 19:55:10 +0000 UTCRumor has it Chandler Riggs (Carl) was turning 18 and AMC didn’t want to pay him an adult salary, which would have been a lot as he was one of the original characters. I think at the time they made it sound like he wanted to go to college or something…
kraekay
2025-09-10 14:47:29 +0000 UTCI hope y'all have read the comments since then, because you keep blaming Rosita when she wasn't part of Daryl and Tara plan. She even left before Michonne did and said she trusted Rick's plan! Morgan, Daryl and Tara are the ones. Nobody else.
connie
2025-09-10 14:07:45 +0000 UTCno
OrangePeel
2025-09-10 13:41:29 +0000 UTCCrazy part is Judith was supposed to have died while Laurie was pregnant because she fell on top of her while running and they pistol popped her. And Carl supposed to be telling the story.. but Honestly I loved Judith survived 🤷🏾♀️
Linda Mccloud
2025-09-10 12:12:39 +0000 UTCIt was messed up. Chandler had bought a house near the set and everything so he could go to school and do the show. Chandlers dad was very candid about how Scott Gimple told him that he'd be needed for 3 more years, only to kill Carl character 2 weeks before Chandler 18th birthday. It caused massive backlash because Carl DOESN'T die in the comic. His arc is about eventually taking the mantle from Rick.
connie
2025-09-10 10:24:55 +0000 UTCIt's based on a comic series, so there's that.
Nicky A
2025-09-10 10:13:32 +0000 UTCThey killed off Carl because the show runners and producers would legally need to pay him Adult wages since he was turning 18. They did not want to pay him adult wages so they killed him off. It’s stupid I know
SirBigBalls
2025-09-10 08:15:24 +0000 UTCand from here on out the walking dead will never be the same. at this point i really kinda stopped caring. what they did to my boy carl, and how unceremoniously it happened, really turned me off of the show. smh
Alec L
2025-09-10 07:30:01 +0000 UTCI'm not sure if this is true, but I did hear something about Carl's character would have still been here if the directors paid him as an adult. Lots of people were saying the same thing so I think that's why he was written off. I do agree on it being kind of quick because a character like him should go out in a way better way. A death by a zombie bite is for less important characters in my opinion.
ktg4124
2025-09-10 06:34:59 +0000 UTCI get tired of having people go soft when one of the really bad a-holes is defeated. “You don’t have to do this, bla bla bla” The ones in charge need to be put down after all they did. Period.
SDSavvy
2025-09-10 05:32:40 +0000 UTCChandler Riggs & Lenny James acting was top notch! I’m still angry about how they (Scott Gimple) wrote of Carl’s character. 🙄
Rindamarie
2025-09-10 04:39:10 +0000 UTCThis also reaffirms to me that I wouldn't want to be kept alive, wasting resources. I get bit, take me out! Give me moments to say my peace and goodbyes, but I don't need anyone wiping wash clothes against my face, giving me sips of water. I want death with dignity on my terms.
Moondragon1821
2025-09-10 04:19:00 +0000 UTCI have a weird relationship with this episode in this moment. I saw it year and years ago, but when the song started playing in the beginning, I knew it sounds familiar, or at least the voices did. One of my ex's favorite bands. He's as disgusting as the walkers are as a person, and I hate that this made me remind me of him. Edit: But good episode and reaction regardless.
Moondragon1821
2025-09-10 03:55:49 +0000 UTCIt’s this “anger train” a lot of these characters have jumped on recently. It never ends well yet they keep doing it. Whether it’s Sasha, Rosita, Daryl, or Tara. They do something stupid just cause they’re pissed without considering the repercussions. I know it was Eugene that got them out but the fact that Daryl and Tara even went thru with it is still frustrating. Rosita was so bad last season but I’m glad she finally realized what that anger led to. “I believe in Rick Grimes.” After everything why wouldn’t you believe in him? Just stick to the plan and trust Rick instead of doing these idiotic side missions.
Marco
2025-09-10 03:32:52 +0000 UTCI believe chandler Riggs left because he had to go to college
Andrew743
2025-09-10 03:20:34 +0000 UTCDaryl and Tara are not the reason Carl died, But yeah they went against Rick, And took things into their own hands and things went bad, I wasn't angry at them at this point. Everyone makes mistakes, But way in the future I get angry at Daryl for him judging someone else making a big mistake
Kim Magee
2025-09-10 03:16:33 +0000 UTCGood riddance I Love Judith baby Judith more
Linda Mccloud
2025-09-10 00:25:29 +0000 UTCRosita ‘I believe in Rick Grimes’ Espinosa walked away before Michonne changed her mind, yet she’s the one you have the most energy for. I understand that she was a handful last season, but really guys?
Mandiphiwe
2025-09-10 00:06:26 +0000 UTCI'm keen on seeing you guys reaction to 8x12. Hey everybody Jesus Christ is GOD much love, and repentance is a gift from GOD amen. Verse of the day: Romans 10:9 - That if thou shalt confess with thy mouth the Lord Jesus, and shalt believe in thine heart that God hath raised him from the dead, thou shalt be saved.
Cnz43
2025-09-09 23:31:29 +0000 UTCY'all are missing the point of the episode. It’s not about the enemy, blame, who did what, bad decisions made with good or bad intentions. It’s about rising above all that. Daryl and Tara made a bad call, happens to them all. And y'all know that like, in the real world, diplomacy works. Wars end. Peace treaties are signed. It's possible to coexist if they want it enough. You know...like the Bible said. Turn the cheek and everything. 77 times and all.
Amber
2025-09-09 23:18:01 +0000 UTCThe way I wept throughout this entire episode 😢. I hated this
MeowCitaa🐈⬛
2025-09-09 23:11:02 +0000 UTCThe way Morgan and Carol took out that crew is like when you play a stealth video game. Scary seeing it from the otherside.
Athasin
2025-09-09 23:02:48 +0000 UTCWhy they think Tara and Daryl are the ones that got Carl bit, he got bit before the plan was happening when he was on his own little side quest to help Siddiq
Sammy Pichardo
2025-09-09 22:35:19 +0000 UTCthe story about how chandler riggs found out about this storyline makes me so mad.. it's so stupid and cruel
yellow
2025-09-09 22:35:05 +0000 UTCY’all really talked all thru carls final monologue lol
VenikaDewan
2025-09-09 22:20:40 +0000 UTCI would have to fall in love with a show knowing that my favorite characters can die at any time I'm with a lot of you when I first saw this episode I was so angry killing Carl off like that after everything he's done and been through he got taken out by a walker I was very upset it's hard for me to talk about this episode this really hurts
Queen S
2025-09-09 22:08:12 +0000 UTCDid y'all see how Judith was reaching for Carl man that broke my heart then she started crying I couldn't take it y'all RIP Carl 😭😭😭
Queen S
2025-09-09 22:01:14 +0000 UTCNow would be a good time to watch "Fear of the Walking Dead."
Denise
2025-09-09 21:40:21 +0000 UTCNo they are not
Pinder
2025-09-09 21:31:48 +0000 UTCThey gave up the show?
angela florez
2025-09-09 21:08:51 +0000 UTCYou guys should add the spin off Fear The Walking Dead to the rotation. You don't have to finish the main series before starting that one because the story is different and follows a completely different group on the west coast.
Puma
2025-09-09 21:03:37 +0000 UTCYep and to add on: Chandler was looking to find a university and house close to the filming location. They just did him dirty all around
Jo
2025-09-09 20:57:47 +0000 UTCThe writers Scott Gimple and his goon squad fired the kid because he was turning 18. His death is the equivalent of like three main characters Glenn, Abraham and Sasha. We don't need to lose anyone else to Negan and the Saviors.
Peter
2025-09-09 20:50:02 +0000 UTCMan negan evil but really it’s Simon an a few of the other dudes who are like evil evil
Steven Ellis
2025-09-09 20:45:01 +0000 UTC42:37 to add on to what adison said, in my opinion i believe that carl already saw michonne as his "mom" in 6x10 when michonne finds out he was in the woods when spencer was looking for deanna. carl told her if she was ever a walker or bit then he would be the one who put her down because "it should be someone who loves you" so in a way he told her he saw her as that without outwardly telling her.
Jo
2025-09-09 20:40:24 +0000 UTCThey deviated from the comic book with this..
Melissa Winters
2025-09-09 20:38:48 +0000 UTCWhat makes these last two episodes hard, is that we watch him grow from a child to the young man he became . I remember my first time watching this. And feel how hard it hit me. Even now everytime I rewatch the season , its still hits hard. Carl Grimes is still my favorite character of the season. Quite the opposite from the TWD comics . Also luv yalls reactions. The journey continues. Peace my brothers
Carlos Gomez
2025-09-09 20:38:09 +0000 UTCChandler Riggs dad said that AMC promised him a raise since he was turning 18. He got a house near where they filmed and was planning on attending school in Georgia too. Then, they decided to kill off Carl so they didn't have to pay him. Dirty.
Azmodayus
2025-09-09 20:25:57 +0000 UTCMan. Damn. You guessed it. His contract ran out, it was some bs. Dude had his best performance in this episode. The whole show was leading up to him becoming the protagonist and if you check the comics…let’s just say this episode gonna piss you off.
Jock Wihn
2025-09-09 20:20:34 +0000 UTCChandler Riggs, who plays Carl wanted a raise after he turned 18, they didn’t give him one after he bought a house near the set so he left and they killed Carl off 🫶🏾
Ken
2025-09-09 20:16:53 +0000 UTCKilling off carl was the worst decision the writers of this show has ever made. Kinda ruined the show for a lot of people (me included)
Guyton
2025-09-09 20:13:54 +0000 UTCCarl lasted cause his bite wasnt that bad. It was just bad enough for him to get sick. Its the fever that kills you
james moore
2025-09-09 20:10:58 +0000 UTCAyoo Adison ain’t got no type of chill 😭 when Carl said his mama told him he would beat this world before she died im like “awee 🥺💔” Here go Adison… “you know your mama was liar boy” 😐🤦🏾♀️🤣
Destyne
2025-09-09 20:02:32 +0000 UTCIn my house we call Morgan the "Terminator".
Saturn Metaku
2025-09-09 19:53:29 +0000 UTCYall chill on my girl Rosita she was NOT apart of Daryl and Tara’s foolishness…
tyronne jones
2025-09-09 19:45:50 +0000 UTCThe fact that Carl still thought about that kid to this day 😭
Serenity La’sandra
2025-09-09 19:44:04 +0000 UTCThey were probably talking during certain scenes and missed something like always
ThisisPaulE
2025-09-09 19:42:14 +0000 UTCYall HAVE to stop including Rosita in the mess when you blaming Daryl and Tara and Morgan. She BEEN said no, left them and they still went along with it. Michonne stayed longer than her mind you. Rosita had her JUSTIFIED crash out moment and reeled it back in since. The way yall kept including her name with the rest last episode was wrong lol. Even when they pulled up she said no, Carl is right. She knows how to play her position
Aaron Alexander
2025-09-09 19:36:33 +0000 UTCWhat makes the moment where carl puts himself down even sadder is the fact after you hear the gunshot, you can hear his arm falling. Usually in movies/shows you really only hear the gunshot and nothing after. for me it was just even more sad hearing his arm fall to the ground after the shot
bella
2025-09-09 19:34:12 +0000 UTCYall have GOT to stick through the rest of the show. I promise it gets better. Most people crap on the later seasons, but they’re truly some of the best.
Matthew Tallent
2025-09-09 19:32:53 +0000 UTCY’all I’m just trying to cry in peace but now you got me laughing at the “you know your mama a liar boy” 🤣🤣 this is not the time Adison lmao
Serenity La’sandra
2025-09-09 19:32:22 +0000 UTCI hated dwight but dude really down with us
Steven Ellis
2025-09-09 19:31:18 +0000 UTCNah I was starting to cry as he said bye to Judith but you got me laughing at the patty cake 🤣
Serenity La’sandra
2025-09-09 19:31:11 +0000 UTCGenuinely wonder if you guys weren’t paying close enough attention or simply forget the fact that Rosita isn’t to blame for Daryl and Tara’s plan. Y’all keep getting on her case this season when she is one of the only ones that’s been actually following and advocating for Rick’s plan. She even said no and walked away from Daryl and Tara’s plan BEFORE Michonne came to her senses and she left as well. Rosita’s time for reckless and selfish behavior was in season 7, but pay attention and you’ll see she’s learned her lesson and got a lot more zen this season.
Pat McConnell
2025-09-09 19:29:57 +0000 UTCNot interested no more was definitely me too 😭💀
Destyne
2025-09-09 19:24:37 +0000 UTCIn the midst of all this, using the walkers as ploys in the war, forgot that they are the main enemy.
Serenity La’sandra
2025-09-09 19:13:10 +0000 UTCHim making those memories with Judith.. the picture of them together so she has it, the handprints 😭 brb already tearing up
Serenity La’sandra
2025-09-09 19:07:51 +0000 UTCAddison done gave up 🙁
Tami Hart
2025-09-09 19:05:23 +0000 UTCMy brave son fr
Serenity La’sandra
2025-09-09 19:02:56 +0000 UTCYESS i made it early today!!
bella
2025-09-09 19:02:53 +0000 UTCCarl!!😭😭😭
Harmony
2025-09-09 19:02:34 +0000 UTCthis is gonna be a rough one 😭
Ruby
2025-09-09 19:01:40 +0000 UTCRIP Carl😔. This will forever be the worst decision the producers ever made. Chose money over legacy, smh.
Tyah
2025-09-09 19:01:00 +0000 UTCAhhh was looking forward to this one
Serenity La’sandra
2025-09-09 18:59:55 +0000 UTCI WAS JUST THINKING ABOUT THIS .. GET OUT MY THOUGHTS 😂😂
10k eez
2025-09-09 18:59:13 +0000 UTCPerfect timing yet again 🤘🏻🤘🏻
Rockstar818
2025-09-09 18:58:51 +0000 UTC
