I had waited many years to see Negan's backstory, and for this reason I had sky-high expectations. But they delivered. They delivered far above what I expect. Although I've enjoyed the last couple of seasons, it's been a while since The Walking Dead really left me speechless. When the episode was over, I just sat there for two minutes and reflected on what I had just witnessed. "Wow", I said to myself.
Jeffrey Dean Morgan delivers his best performance to date as Negan, accompanied by Hilarie Burton as Negan's cancer-stricken wife Lucille. These two worked so incredibly well together, a true joy to watch. We follow Negan in a series of flashbacks, some of which take place before the apocalypse begins. These scenes provide a lot of depth to Negan's character, and give a better understanding of why he became the person we saw during All Out War. The scene where Negan sings "You Are Beautiful" has to be one of the most emotional I've ever seen, such a powerful moment. Not to mention his amazing monolouge towards the end of the episode after he took out a whole MC gang all by himself.
The dialogue is perceived as good and realistic, the music choices and soundtrack are strategically very appropriate for the thematic angle and the cinematography is brilliant. It was also cool to see Laura again, who was one of Negan's most trusted lieutenants in The Saviors era. I do not think I am alone in believing that a sequel to "Here's Negan" is highly desirable in form of a miniseries, or as a part of the Tales of The Walking Dead anthology series.
The end of the episode makes me ask myself whether Negan will return to his true self, or if he is becoming a critical resource and leader figure as we enter the series' final season. If this episode does not make you excited, hyped and ready for season 11, then I do not know what will. 10/10 - a perfect end to season 10.
Jeffrey Dean Morgan delivers his best performance to date as Negan, accompanied by Hilarie Burton as Negan's cancer-stricken wife Lucille. These two worked so incredibly well together, a true joy to watch. We follow Negan in a series of flashbacks, some of which take place before the apocalypse begins. These scenes provide a lot of depth to Negan's character, and give a better understanding of why he became the person we saw during All Out War. The scene where Negan sings "You Are Beautiful" has to be one of the most emotional I've ever seen, such a powerful moment. Not to mention his amazing monolouge towards the end of the episode after he took out a whole MC gang all by himself.
The dialogue is perceived as good and realistic, the music choices and soundtrack are strategically very appropriate for the thematic angle and the cinematography is brilliant. It was also cool to see Laura again, who was one of Negan's most trusted lieutenants in The Saviors era. I do not think I am alone in believing that a sequel to "Here's Negan" is highly desirable in form of a miniseries, or as a part of the Tales of The Walking Dead anthology series.
The end of the episode makes me ask myself whether Negan will return to his true self, or if he is becoming a critical resource and leader figure as we enter the series' final season. If this episode does not make you excited, hyped and ready for season 11, then I do not know what will. 10/10 - a perfect end to season 10.