The Walking Dead: 5 reasons Negan is the best thing on the show
By Corey Smith
Credit: AMC/Gene Page
1. Every hero needs a villain
From the moment we met Rick Grimes, and throughout the past six seasons we have watched as the former sheriff has developed an iron will that has led the leader of our group of survivors to overcome all manner of obstacles. Be it the Governor or the Terminus cannibals, Rick has led his group through all manner of hell often only through sheer force of will.
An equally strong minded villain was needed to provide the ultimate challenge for Rick, and Negan perfectly fits the bill. Negan has every bit the willpower and leadership that Rick does, and its no accident that Negan’s followers number in the hundreds. Negan doesn’t trick his followers or conceal his brutal natural like the Governor, but is completely honest with the Saviors. Negan’s outlandish personality extends to his followers, who are of course, all Negan.
We can debate the morality of Negan’s actions, but it remains fun to watch our iron willed hero Rick, finally meet a villain that is every bit the leader that he is. Time will ultimately tell which ends up being the better leader, but one thing is for sure, it’s going to be exciting to watch.