After much anticipation, The Walking Dead returned this week with its “All Out War” arc, focusing on the conflict between The Saviors and the alliance of Alexandria, The Hilltop and The Kingdom.
The Walking Dead showrunner Scott M. Gimple has offered confused fans an explanation as to why Rick didn’t simply shoot Negan in the season 8 premiere, despite seemingly having a golden opportunity to do so.
The Walking Dead continues October 29th with “The Damned” on AMC.
Even if Rick had shot Negan, one of the villain’s Lieutenants (most likely Simon) would’ve simply taken up the newly vacated leadership position, whereas if the rest of the Saviors surrender, Negan can’t very well fight a war by himself.