Fan reactions to The Walking Dead season 9 preview special
By Sonya Iryna
Fans had some big reactions to the information that dropped in The Walking Dead season 9 preview special on AMC.
Yvette Nicole Brown did a great job hosting The Walking Dead season 9 preview special last that followed The Walking Dead season 8 marathon. After looking back at an emotionally brutal season that finished up the All Out War storyline fans were ready to get an infusion of hope and excitement from the Talking Dead episode previewing the new season.
On the Talking Dead couch were new The Walking Dead showrunner Angela Kang, Tom Payne, and Khary Payton to talk about season 9. And there also were videos, interviews, and the first look at a new clip from The Walking Dead season 9.
Showrunner Angela Kang was very forthcoming with information and fans immediately took to her as a welcome replacement for Scott M. Gimple. Gimple has fallen out of favor with some fans over his controversial decisions like killing off Carl last season. But Kang got fans excited again by sharing lots of information about the upcoming season.
And she promised that Rick Grimes’ story will end in a way that is a fitting tribute to the character and that Andrew Lincoln’s exit will do justice to the story of Rick Grimes. She asked that fans respect the hard work that Andrew Lincoln and the entire cast and crew have put into telling this story by continuing to watch Rick’s journey to the end. And fans seemed to embrace her and the new perspective that she will bring to the show.
The news that Carol and King Ezekiel are indeed going to be in a relationship was met with less enthusiasm, but overall fans are once again excited and ready for The Walking Dead season 9 judging by their reactions to the preview:
Of course, @YNB is killing it on #TalkingDead. Did anyone ever doubt it?
— Dalton Ross (@DaltonRoss) August 6, 2018
I agree with Yvette’s sentiment.
— The Walking Dead World (@TWalkingDWorld) August 6, 2018
Andy built this story along with dozens of incredible performers. We as fans owe it to him and them to see the story through to the very end.#TheWalkingDead #TalkingDead
I'm sure of one thing : Angela Kang is much more likeable than Gimple. She's open, kind, funny, I like her. #TalkingDead
— Angélique.F (@Angie_27_) August 6, 2018
angela kang sounds like she did a good job cleaning up scott gimples mess lol. #TalkingDead #TheWalkingDead
— maddie (@maddieloiaconi) August 6, 2018
Maybe I’m delusional, but that clip of #Caryl gave me a glimmer of hope. I know Carol & Zeke will be a thing, however the way they played that scene, there’s still something there between Carol & Daryl. I’ll always ship them no matter how long it takes to get there. #TalkingDead
— Nikki (@LilyVLove) August 6, 2018
https://twitter.com/Venusjade/status/1026401365655019520
That's a wrap for this episode of #TalkingDead hosted by @YNB! I can't wait for #TWD Season 9 premiering this October.
— Matt Topacio (@ben10dinosaur) August 6, 2018
Why didn’t they have Angela Kang run this show 3 seasons ago, what we could of had?#TalkingDead
— felisa jones✊🏽🐝💛🌈 (@JonesFelisaj4) August 6, 2018
#Truth!! RT @Loves_Reedus: Really enjoyed watching the #TalkingDead season 9 preview special! @kharypayton is so passionate, @justanactor is always fun, @angelakang was full of great info, and @YNB was fantastic as fill in host!
— ★ Michelle Siddiqi American Noize ★ (@KiddMe5) August 6, 2018
https://twitter.com/jessicatNY/status/1026275151611158528
Biggest takeaways from the S9 Preview Special:
— The Walking Dead World (@TWalkingDWorld) August 6, 2018
-The time jump is 1.5 years
-#Carzekiel is happening
-Baby Rhee’s name is Hershel
-Daryl’s story in S9 begins at the Sanctuary#TheWalkingDead
I like how @angelakang gives props to the other #TWD writers and calls them all out by name 💛
— Carla Grimes (@LostSisGrimes) August 6, 2018
I HOPE this means we get more dialogue from Daryl this season. Also LOVE every #Caryl scene. I’m excited about #TWDSeason9!
— Mel (@MugsyMel) August 6, 2018
Yes, watch the entire show for Andrew Lincoln, he deserves it, you've been on this journey with him for so long, close it out #twdseason9
— Sara 🎆🔮🖤 (@writtenbysara) August 6, 2018
And the official The Walking Dead Twitter gave us all this gift of a Grimes family portrait from The Walking Dead season 9:
THEY’RE SO BEAUTIFUL 😭😭😭 #TheWalkingDead pic.twitter.com/5dccJmENIR
— The Walking Dead (@TheWalkingDead) August 6, 2018
Next. Maggie and Michonne to share powerful scenes in season 9. dark
The Walking Dead season 9 kicks off on October 7th. Until then there will be new Fear The Walking Dead episodes starting on Sunday, August 12th and the back half of season 4 is going to be just as amazing as the first half so don’t miss it!