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23 February 2013 - 01:57 PM
#2
23 February 2013 - 02:25 PM
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23 February 2013 - 02:40 PM
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23 February 2013 - 02:50 PM
#5
23 February 2013 - 03:40 PM
Would be extremely weird to watch if the main character was killed off, especially for those who read the comics. I'm not saying I wouldn't watch the show anymore but imo Rick is the gel that holds the characters together in TWD universe. Without him the potential arcs that are coming up wouldn't feel right. He is always the leader, even when his skills are tested and people die he takes charge time and time again. I really don't think anyone could fill Ricks boots!
This.
I feel like the current cast + storyline has enticed me into watching the show more than just one character has, but it would be strange to have no Rick. I guess if they switched it to Carl's story it'd still make sense, but at the end of the day the show is more about the survival of humanity in all.
#6
23 February 2013 - 05:10 PM
His death would need to greatly affect each of the existing characters and turn the story into something entirely different. I wouldn't necessarily want Carl or someone else to step up to "leader." Rick's death would be perfect to do something devastatingly different. Maybe we'd watch Carl turn into a villain from there. Maybe we'd watch Andrea on her own, just doing acts that she'd think Rick would've done. Etc. Michonne and Morgan could also make great new lead characters.
Of course, this all depends on the writing. The aftermath of Rick's death would need to be planned in great detail in order to execute everything properly. If the writers don't feel comfortable doing such a deed, then I don't want them to. They need to be careful with a move of this size.
Alternatively, you could also just call me Soiled_Panties, on account of how pissy I can be.
#7
23 February 2013 - 05:26 PM
This is just speculation but what if they brought in Tyreese or Morgan to kinda groom Carl as he grows and its all too much for Rick to take. Im not saying I want AL to leave, but if he did and the writing were good I think Id still watch. I still miss Dale, true he wasnt the main character, but I still watch. Some culd even argue that Lori was the main female cast member (true she was disliked) but people still watch. I just wonder if people watch mostly for Ricks journey or for the entire storey.
Feel it's way to early for Rick to get killed off. Morgan hasn't reappeared yet and Tyreese has had minimal involvement at all.
They do have the rest of this season with Tyreese and then reintroduce Morgan next season.
#8
23 February 2013 - 05:44 PM
Take a look at The Office, a very popular show. When Steve Carell left, it seemed like they'd be okay since they still had a strong set of supporting characters, but the ratings began to freefall immediately upon his departure. I think a lot of people get into that "it just isn't the same" mindset anytime a show makes a major change like that.
#9
23 February 2013 - 06:00 PM
Personally, I'd be pretty gutted if they killed him off. I'm not sure if I'd stop watching it or not, and I'm well aware that TPTB wouldn't give two shits if I did stop watching. It would for sure change how I felt about the show though.
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23 February 2013 - 06:01 PM
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23 February 2013 - 06:14 PM
#12
23 February 2013 - 06:18 PM
It's hard to judge this with Rick, because Rick is so key to the story. They'd have to have a really great plan for what Rick's death would accomplish or inspire because otherwise it'd be a giant mess and could possibly ruin the show. He has to die at some point, but I can't see it being before the final season.
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23 February 2013 - 06:57 PM
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23 February 2013 - 06:59 PM
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15 March 2013 - 07:11 PM
#16
15 March 2013 - 07:22 PM
If his exit was written well and the quality of the show could stay strong without him, I'd probably keep watching. Rick is one of my favorites (or at times, THE favorite), but I feel pretty well invested in almost all of the characters.
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#17
15 March 2013 - 07:23 PM
#18
15 March 2013 - 07:27 PM
Yeah they could kill AL. Either at the end of the series, or kill him before and expect a viewership hit.I can't see the show surviving if they killed off the main character now, or even next season. Like slimey said, one a main actor leaves a show, that show is never the same and viewers drop off.
Personally, I'd be pretty gutted if they killed him off. I'm not sure if I'd stop watching it or not, and I'm well aware that TPTB wouldn't give two shits if I did stop watching. It would for sure change how I felt about the show though.
#19
16 March 2013 - 02:44 AM
After his Ricktatorship speech, he's become my absolute favorite character and the show wouldn't be the same without him.
Herschel's my next favorite but I think he's living on borrowed time.
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16 March 2013 - 05:57 AM
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16 March 2013 - 07:08 AM
#22
16 March 2013 - 07:20 AM
While I'd be pissed if Darryl got killed, I'd still watch.
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16 March 2013 - 08:09 AM
#24
16 March 2013 - 09:05 AM
I've been neglecting this for thes ake of enjoying the show, but if Rick died, I figure they would pull a Red Dead Redemption and jump 4 or 5 years in the future, and we'd see Carl as a teenager/young man wearing Rick's hat and emulating his father.
But Carl's actor isn't grown enough for something like that, so let's say Rick died in this season - then I would expect Morgan to take over, him or Daryl. Those two are the only ones with enough significant character development and leadership qualities. Morgan could be a decent substitute for Rick and Shane - enough gun training, was a father at one point, batshit crazy. Daryl has that big brother bond with Carl. However, perhaps I'm biased, I don't feel like Daryl would stay 'main character' for long.
To answer your question, no, I would not stop watching The Walking Dead.
Not continuing to watch such an engaging show because a character I liked was killed would be silly.
It would be interesting to see where they go with it. Killing off the main character, the guy whose perspective we've followed since Season 1, takes balls.
#25
16 March 2013 - 11:17 AM
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