Abraham’s Death Hurt The Walking Dead Even More Than Glenn’s Exit

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For years, The Walking Dead was a huge TV hit, but it began to lose viewers with season 7. While the season started with a gripping and well-made first episode, many fans believe this is where the show started to go downhill, particularly after the death of the character Glenn.

Steven Yeun’s portrayal of the character quickly made him a fan favorite, and he became the show’s most unlikely hero. So, it’s no surprise that Glenn’s shocking and violent death on The Walking Dead caused a huge uproar. He was brutally killed by Negan, who beat him with a baseball bat while his friends and pregnant wife watched in horror.

Even though The Walking Dead was known for its violence, one event was so shocking that some fans stopped watching altogether, making it the show’s most debated moment. But Glenn’s death wasn’t the only problem in season 7 – another questionable choice may have ultimately hurt the series even more.

Killing Abraham Was A Much Bigger Mistake Than Glenn’s Death

Glenn’s death was shocking and upsetting for many viewers, but the show’s earlier decision to kill Abraham had a bigger negative impact. The season 6 finale featured Negan choosing someone from Rick’s group to kill, but fans had to wait six months to find out who it was.

When season 7 began, fans expected Glenn to be killed off, mirroring the comic book storyline. However, the show surprised viewers by killing Abraham instead. This proved to be a misdirection, though, as Glenn was also killed in the same episode after a confrontation involving Daryl. This second death overshadowed the impact of Abraham’s final moments.

Considering Glenn’s death in the comic book and the show’s tendency to create moments that seem fatal, his departure felt like the correct narrative choice. However, Abraham lived much longer in the comics, so the show didn’t get to fully explore his character’s development.

As a huge fan, I was genuinely gutted when they killed off Abraham. He was such a compelling character, and it felt like a massive waste to lose him right when he was starting to change and grow. Honestly, both his death in the show and the comic book were a letdown, and I still think it’s the biggest mistake the show made in season 7. He had so much potential for both heroic moments and dramatic conflict, and it just felt… unnecessary.

Abraham’s Death Was A Nice Fake-Out, But He Still Shouldn’t Have Died So Soon

Although Abraham’s death cleverly covered up the emotional impact of Glenn’s departure, many fans felt Abraham died too soon in the series. The show’s creator has even said he only killed off Abraham in the comic book version because that particular issue needed more excitement.

The show could have honored his character’s death by giving him a more significant part – he would have been a valuable asset in the fight against the Saviors. While his tendency to lose his temper might have created conflict, his fighting skills would have made for exciting clashes with Negan.

It was a shame we didn’t see him fight Beta during the Whisperer storyline. That confrontation could have been even more compelling than Daryl’s battle with one of the Whisperers’ leaders.

Michael Cudlitz portrayed Abraham with a lot of charm and emotional range, and it felt like the show didn’t fully explore what his character could have become, which is why he deserved more screen time. It was disappointing to see The Walking Dead prioritize shocking moments over character development, especially since rumors had already spoiled that Negan would kill two people before the controversial season 7 premiere.

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2025-11-16 19:58