#twd zone

Until details and the proper context is fully known, many things are possible. 

*Could be a one-off or an advance getting rebuffed.

*Could be a full-on romantic relationship we will see in season 9 or until Ezekiel’s death happens.

*Could be something else in which the full context changes viewer perception of what is happening. I suspect little bits may come out every so often between now and October. 

I know many Carz3kiel fans have been thrilled with the news while many Carylers have been in despair.  Others in the fandom who dislike Carol or who want Daryl with another partner have been gloating everywhere on social media, which is their choice to do. 

Everybody ships what they ship, liking some ships but disliking others. That happens in every fandom regardless of ships and characters. 

For this spoiler, I think until the full details and context become known, it is impossible to say with 100% certainty. 

We most of us remember how some fans were outraged by “You look ridiculous” when the spoilers broke, but viewing the episode and hearing Norman Reedus’ tone when he gave the line made people realize it was not meant as a put-down of Carol. 

Were I in charge of TWD, I would try and keep existing fans watching by taking Caryl canon, in the wake of the news that Andrew Lincoln is leaving the show, and that Lauren Cohan is currently only signed to 6 episodes of season 9 until Whiskey Cavalier’s fate is known. Will the network give Cohan a full series order, a cancelation or something in between based upon the ratings? 

My concern though, is that even if TWD took Caryl canon, could Angela Kang and the writers do it well?  I have my doubts that they are capable of pulling it off well and equaling the show’s early writing strengths.  

We know from many years of proof, that relationships and women’s stories are not where the current TWD writers tend to succeed. Much easier to write a scene of action and gory walker kills apparently. 

For me, a good writer is capable and interested in writing all sorts of stories and characters well.  But with AMC, we have seen how well or poorly that tends to work out on TWD.

I observe that most people tend to fill the unknown- here a lack of information- with the worst case scenario.  That’s not a judgment but again just what I observe in fandoms and life. 

Hanging in there for months at a time in some cases for news or definitive proof is very stressful and hard to do.  Everyone has to decide for themselves how they prefer to handle the situation. 

Thanks for your very kind words and the ask. Take care- 

Note:  I got another ask about the same spoiler, so am just answering both here- sorry for the delay Nonny #1- I have been off tumblr more than usual recently.  Thanks for contacting me. 

Y’all take care.