After the surprising death in the spin-off, The Walking Dead is looking for a replacement for its main villain. Who will be next to spread terror?
Tl;dr
- The series The Walking Dead looking for a new main antagonist.
- Genet's character, potentially the new big bad, was killed off prematurely.
- An unfinished storyline could bring back an old enemy in a potential twelfth season.
A series in search of a villain
The cult series The Walking Dead is now at a turning point. After the disappearance of one of its most exciting antagonists, the work finds itself in search of a new big bad. If rumors of a crossover or a potential twelfth season point to a sequel for the survivors, the return of Rick and Michonne is not enough to fuel excitement. For this collaborative project to make sense, it needs a strong antagonist.
Genet, a villain gone too soon
Genet's character had the potential to be this great villain. Introduced as the main threat since the first season, her ending was surprisingly simple: injected with a virus by Daryl and Carol, she quickly died. Despite an army of soldiers at her disposal, the leader of Pouvoir found herself defenseless, leaving the universe of The Walking Dead sans serious antagonist.
A twelfth season to resolve a villain crisis
Despite the disappointment of Genet's death, an unfinished storyline could well resolve this villain crisis. The Commonwealth has discovered the existence of a mysterious group, referred to as “Designation 2”, from which survivors never return. Even after the end of the series, the mystery remains. So revealing the truth about this group could set the stage for a crossover and potentially introduce a new antagonist In The Walking Dead.
What do we think?
It is clear that The Walking Dead is going through a delicate period. However, the opportunity to restart the plot with a new antagonist is a chance for the series to reinvent itself. The public, as loyal as ever, just wants to be surprised. Hoping that the writers manage to maintain interest with this potential new villain.
