Sunday’s installment of The Walking Dead, “The Lost and the Plunderers,” marked the first episode in a world without Carl Grimes.
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As Rick and Michonne attempt to pick up the pieces, Negan sends right-hand-man Simon to deal with Jadis and the Scavengers.
Elsewhere, Enid and Aaron journey to Oceanside to recruit soldiers to their cause, while Rick and Michonne run into unexpected complications at the junkyard.
But I’ve Got a Blank Space Carl, and I’ll Write Your Name
8×10 marks the first episode without Carl actor Chandler Riggs’ name in the opening titles sequence, taking longtime fans on a little feel trip:
When Chandler Riggs is out of the intro โน๏ธ#thewalkingdead
โ Corey โพ (@Jdiekmangirl63) March 5, 2018
Chandler Riggs’ name isn’t in the credits for the first time since the show started. #TheWalkingDead pic.twitter.com/65Dr8uH1go
โ Chicharita. (@Woahh_Jennifer) March 5, 2018
itโs sad seeing @chandlerriggs not in the theme song anymore #thewalkingdead
โ Joshua Hisoler (@joshhiso) March 5, 2018
OMG THEY LEFT A FUCKING SPACE WHERE CHANDLER RIGGSโ NAME WAS IN THE INTRO JEUSNWLSJDJJAK ????#TheWalkingDead
โ Ujeen (@EugeneSDMN) March 5, 2018
I don’t see @chandlerriggs‘ name during the opening credits and I am #SHOOKETH. #TheWalkingDead
โ Brandon Russ: In stunning 3-D! (@B___Rizzle) March 5, 2018
What makes it worse is that his part of the intro is blank just like Sarah Wayne Callies after Lori died #TheLostAndThePlunderers #TheWalkingDead
โ the murphy (@lenniesmorgan) March 5, 2018
At least they left the credits blank for you, respect @chandlerriggs @#TheWalkingDead
โ Victor Blas (@Meteorgun7) March 5, 2018
Well um @chandlerriggs name isn’t on the opening credits of #TheWalkingDead anymore and I’m just a little bit emotionally distraught .. OK maybe a lot
โ Raven ? (@ravencheater) March 5, 2018
Simon Says You’re Wrong
Negan trying not to kill Simon during this conversation: #TheWalkingDead pic.twitter.com/lVs6Nc3tDS
โ Rick Grimes (@RickAndThangs) March 5, 2018
I hate to admit it but Simon is right! Neganโs way is not going to work anymore. #GirlOnDeadLive #TWD #TheWalkingDead #demdeadz #TheLostAndThePlunderers
โ Girl On Dead Podcast (@GirlOnDead) March 5, 2018
Not really sure Negan knows the true meaning of “saving”. #TheWalkingDead @WalkingDead_AMC
โ Olivia Torres (@olivia_jtorres) March 5, 2018
Simons not wrong #TheWalkingDead pic.twitter.com/9YNbfJANJp
โ MoโNique was right! Stop Cooning (@NaijaMane) March 5, 2018
Simon and Negan at odds and I’m over here like #TheWalkingDead pic.twitter.com/pEuXaO4KYW
โ Ashley of Themyscira (@AshleyElizabeth) March 5, 2018
Hmm a little Negan/Simon rivalry going on here #TheWalkingDead pic.twitter.com/CaFn0pwRwE
โ ? (@smilewhovian) March 5, 2018
When your manager hit you with that Negan voice โYOU WILL DO YOUR JOB!! #TheWalkingDead pic.twitter.com/1RdwJFtkiG
โ Vitamin_Rea (@Rea_Marie_) March 5, 2018
Personally I think Simon vs Negan would be a great battle. Kinda wanna see it #twd #TheWalkingDead @WalkingDead_AMC pic.twitter.com/f9Ajv5c7P6
โ โ Captain Obviuz โ (@1Man1Game) March 5, 2018
Negan escalated that quickly #TheWalkingDead pic.twitter.com/g5mNSpOqKO
โ World Traveler (@EmilyRatliff13) March 5, 2018
Trouble in savior paradise. “YOU WILL DO YOUR JOB!” #TWD #Thewalkingdead pic.twitter.com/cRDW1Tb9YF
โ Maggie Johnson (@MaggieeeLeighh) March 5, 2018
Bye, Felicias
Enid and Aaron ventured to the isolationist Oceanside community in a vain attempt to recruit the hidden community to their cause.ย
Cyndie โ who has become de facto leader following the death of her grandmother, Natania, at Enid’s hands โ ultimately decided to let Enid and Aaron live, but refused to get involved in the ongoing conflict between Alexandria, Hilltop, the Kingdom and the Saviors.
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I forgot about Oceanside. #TWD #TheWalkingDead
โ MsMe10 (@MsMe10) March 5, 2018
Well hello, Oceanside. Iโve forgotten all about yโall. #TheWalkingDead
โ Nina Hazard (@nhazard82) March 5, 2018
โWe should just kill them.โ Where is Taraโs middle finger when you need it? #thewalkingdead
โ Gregory (@gregraiewski) March 5, 2018
Oh hai #Oceanside. Also, you guys had ONE JOB. @WalkingDead_AMC #TheWalkingDead #DemDeadz pic.twitter.com/H9jdUAdzLf
โ PopCulture Uncovered (@PCUncovered) March 5, 2018
#TheWalkingDead
โ shay davis (@shaydav6705528) March 5, 2018
Enid doesnโt know about Carl! pic.twitter.com/DKAKNW4TdF
CYNDIExENID – my new ‘ship. You heard it here first. #SheriffKingWidow #TheWalkingDead pic.twitter.com/5W23aUxeoA
โ J โจ (@_veritaserum) March 5, 2018
Enid out here lookin like a G#TheWalkingDead pic.twitter.com/GtKHRRDQ3z
โ James Brown (@JayB_124) March 5, 2018
โYour grandmother got herself killed, donโt make the same mistake.โ
โ reesej (@justinreese24) March 5, 2018
Well damn Enid #TheWalkingDead pic.twitter.com/NFbAG2CawD
Yes, Enid. Speaking that truth #TheWalkingDead pic.twitter.com/kzUePefNBs
โ Atiyana (@atiyana1) March 5, 2018
Truer words were never spoken Enid. “Killing is the punishment” #TheWalkingDead pic.twitter.com/Z6ry8IcYGw
โ Layla Govindarajoo (@laylagov) March 5, 2018
Aaron and Enid are off to a great start at convincing Oceanside to join them. #TheWalkingDead pic.twitter.com/0ke2tZMPFm
โ Erika #BBCAN6 (@iam_erika) March 5, 2018
#TheWalkingDead Aaron is so….. UGH pic.twitter.com/1ctve1CwQU
โ LucKee ? (@TheKeeAntonio) March 5, 2018
Oceanside. #TheWalkingDead #DemDeadz pic.twitter.com/ogm0S5egUg
โ Ashley C (@FitzPhoenix) March 5, 2018
So you merc her grandma and then try to lecture her???#twd #TheWalkingDead #demdeadz pic.twitter.com/LDjCFXrwxQ
โ Ty Rushing (@SCJTRush) March 5, 2018
The Scavengers
The flip-flopping Scavengers are back, and fans found their return to be, well, trash.
Letโs go back to the trash heap because thatโs the smart thing to do, Rick. #TheWalkingDead pic.twitter.com/DXIdYnh2ze
โ RaeGolematis (@RaeGolematis) March 5, 2018
Never trust people with that haircut #thewalkingdead pic.twitter.com/MX2fzB44X5
โ Dillon Sandhu (@DillonSandhu7) March 5, 2018
Why does Rick Keep Messing With The Garbage People!!!#TheWalkingDead
โ ~Marietta๏ธ (@MDavisbot) March 5, 2018
Rick and those stupid fucking garbage people! #TheWalkingDead
โ Tara Mawyer??โ๏ธ (@terrapinagain) March 5, 2018
#TheWalkingDead Those quick zoom shots onto rick and michonne were cheesy as hell. Corny and unnceccesary
โ vaping waifus (NR) (@vapingwaifus1) March 5, 2018
Jadis before the turn. #TheWalkingDead pic.twitter.com/R461N8YZgr
โ Shohei Ohtaniโs pitching coach (@NASCAR_Wonka) March 5, 2018
See every single time they take their asses to that junkyard something bad happens. Stay tf away ??โโ๏ธ #thewalkingdead
โ Sโจ (@_SoAddictive) March 5, 2018
Why oh why must you keep returning to the garbage pail kids!?!?!? #TheWalkingDead
โ Lettie (@LettieTurner) March 5, 2018
fucking trash people…. #TheWalkingDead pic.twitter.com/WiIHlxHObG
โ livy (@addictoftwd) March 5, 2018
Istg we see Rick with the Scavengers every other episode #TheWalkingDead pic.twitter.com/mCFP525drL
โ Tazzy? (@Tazzy_Z17) March 5, 2018
Dead Scavengers
An increasingly impatient and angry Simon, fed up with Jadis and the Scavengers’ double dealings, ordered his band of Saviors massacre the garbage people โ bringing an end to a group that can only be described as The Walking Dead‘s version of Jar Jar Binks.
You could say Simon… took out the trash.
Party ? the garbage people are dead #TheWalkingDead #TDCPod #PFTWD pic.twitter.com/EpXT9YD0aU
โ Reese Nicole?๏ธโ?? (@TheMsIntrovert) March 5, 2018
Good riddance to the Scavengers #TheLostAndThePlunderers #TheWalkingDead
โ the murphy (@lenniesmorgan) March 5, 2018
To the Scavengers:#TheWalkingDead pic.twitter.com/sCyrqofNpZ
โ The Walking Dead World (@TWalkingDWorld) March 5, 2018
Trash people #TheWalkingDead pic.twitter.com/X82C2KktCx
โ Alex lock (@asimoalex) March 5, 2018
Congrats Garbage people.! #TheWalkingDead pic.twitter.com/l0vSY99WvY
โ TROUBLEMAKER (@tzulu1914) March 5, 2018
Can we buy the garbage people some vowels? #TWD #TheWalkingDead @WalkingDead_AMC pic.twitter.com/XSlL2fPgQV
โ Daisy Adair (@BooksRWeapons) March 5, 2018
Simon right now. #TheWalkingDead pic.twitter.com/zfbVkxhyUq
โ Jรกy-Quรฉ (@stickeno) March 5, 2018
When I watch these scenes with the garbage people, all I hear when they speak is this. #TheWalkingDead #TWD pic.twitter.com/wpk90gofcU
โ Shampaynepoppy (@Ian_C_K) March 5, 2018
Exactly what the trash ppl get! I love it! #TheWalkingDead
โ JustLiam (@will_sharpe) March 5, 2018
#TheWalkingDead they really did the garbage ppl dirty like that pic.twitter.com/vcdMx3BWj5
โ J (@jackelyn_gr) March 5, 2018
#TheWalkingDead
โ Hannah ๐ (@Nice2knoNiall) March 5, 2018
Negan already smells the bullshit pic.twitter.com/WokLgqbrE3
Oh, Simon…. #thewalkingdead pic.twitter.com/5bhdGrpCHw
โ Justine Marie Brown (@_JUSTaMessenger) March 5, 2018
The Scavengers have been eliminated.#TheWalkingDead pic.twitter.com/tM6FWD3LiO
โ The Walking Dead World (@TWalkingDWorld) March 5, 2018
Could Simon be worse than Negan? #TheWalkingDead pic.twitter.com/Avkglb3cUo
โ IndianSummer91 (@IndianSummer91) March 5, 2018
#TheWalkingDead Now you want to team with Rick, Jadis pic.twitter.com/pbALUbtlZH
โ J (@jackelyn_gr) March 5, 2018
Simon when Negan finds out what he did: seemed like a good idea at the time #TheWalkingDead pic.twitter.com/2nyDfhBfto
โ Erin Williams (@nirezy) March 5, 2018
When Negan asks Simon about the Garbage people that he wasn’t suppose to slaughter#TheWalkingDead pic.twitter.com/eIyYbni4yF
โ Melo ? (@meloknow) March 5, 2018
Well I guess sheโll be painting with red for quite a while #TheWalkingDead pic.twitter.com/px7LTFjjFN
โ Rian Kinnard (@RianKinnard) March 5, 2018
Carl’s Letter to Negan
One of Carl’s final acts was to pen a stack of letters โ one of which was addressed to Negan. An exhausted Rick, struggling to accept the loss of his son, opened the letter meant for his arch enemy.
Carl’s letter to Neganย has yet to be fully revealed, but Negan’sย bummed reaction to learning of Carl’s death caught some fans by surprise:
He wrote a letter to Negan ? I wanna know what it says #TheWalkingDead
โ Brittney Cooper (@She_BriRoyalty) March 5, 2018
Carl wrote a letter to Negan.#TheWalkingDead pic.twitter.com/ER75n3nk2t
โ The Walking Dead World (@TWalkingDWorld) March 5, 2018
Who else is dying to see the note to Negan! #twd #Thetalkingdead #thewalkingdead pic.twitter.com/gbfDGvWUAf
โ Amy Race (@Amy_Race_) March 5, 2018
#TheWalkingDead I just want to know what the hell Carl wrote in Negan’s letter! pic.twitter.com/DG5r9JMJSq
โ Sarah Denzmore (@SarahDenzmore) March 5, 2018
Me thinking about Negan reading Carl’s letter to him: #TheWalkingDead pic.twitter.com/n9i0YFdyJq
โ Stacey Owens (@stacey__owens) March 5, 2018
The fact that Carl saw potential for good in Negan is so heartbreaking.
โ ?? (@HoIIandaze) March 5, 2018
Even after all that time, he still had a piece of that little boy from Atlanta left in him. #TheWalkingDead #TWD pic.twitter.com/GpUHCT8Swg
They’re not going to let us see what he wrote? ๐ #TheWalkingDead
โ โ๏ธ Steph โ๏ธ (@butwevegotheart) March 5, 2018
SHOW US THE LETTER #TheWalkingDead pic.twitter.com/AJKfxzNQcc
โ Jonni Tsunami (@JonniTsunami198) March 5, 2018
Damn look at Negan face damn he hurt #TheWalkingDead
โ Diddybop (@ChillDiddyBop) March 5, 2018
Rick reading the letters Carl left behind #TheWalkingDead pic.twitter.com/jm5wiXjBhB
โ Joshua Flowers (@joshflowers1) March 5, 2018
“How did it happen?” NEGAN WAS WORRIED HE DID IT. Y’ALL CAN SAY WHAT YOU WANT THIS MAN HAS A SOUL WHEN IT COMES TO CHILDREN AND THE FUTURE. #TheWalkingDead
โ The Walking Cupcake (@TWD_Villalon23) March 5, 2018
If I were Rick Iโd let Negan think he killed Carl…just saying. ? #TheWalkingDead pic.twitter.com/5WsYiwCizK
โ Erika #BBCAN6 (@iam_erika) March 5, 2018
So apparently Negan has a soul. #TheWalkingDead @AMCTalkingDead @TheWalkingDead
โ Jennifer (@JenniferJamesVA) March 5, 2018
#TheWalkingDead holy shit Negan is actually hurt about Carl and I actually wanted to cry ???
โ Tenesha Shelton (@Jessica15711085) March 5, 2018
Negan donโt care if Carl is dead! He almost bashed his brains in last time?!? Wtf?! #twd #thewalkingdead so now all of sudden Negan says Carl was the future?! Bih, how?!? pic.twitter.com/coVDz0CXdw
โ me (@MartiniRosssi) March 5, 2018
Neganโs reaction to Carlโs death was actually sad. He sure did love that kid. #TheWalkingDead pic.twitter.com/qGdtbLn9Pv
โ Abraham Ford (@TheAbeFord) March 5, 2018
Negan and Rick still going after each other even after reading Carl’s dying wish ? #TheWalkingDead #Twd pic.twitter.com/IxMOnvOQTg
โ Sammy (Sam) (@SammyStreet4) March 5, 2018
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