The Walking Dead Season 9: 10 Big Questions We Need Answers To
9. What Does Jesus' Death Mean For Hilltop?
The Walking Dead undoubtedly made a colossal mistake by killing off Jesus, and it's going to take fans quite a while to forgive the AMC series for wasting such an iconic character - especially since he'd yet to reach his full potential. Nonetheless, you can't argue with the death scene itself, which definitely ranks as one of the show's more memorable executions.
Since his arrival on the show, Jesus has played a key role in the continued survival of Hilltop. Whether it be a whisper in Gregory's ear, or insisting on Maggie taking control of the settlement, the martial artist's support has been invaluable to the thriving community.
His death will likely have severe ramifications for all who dwell there, especially because the community has lost yet another leader. With Tara having recently encouraged the long-haired warrior to assume the leadership role, Jesus was set to become Hilltop's new advisor in Maggie's absence, but it clearly wasn't meant to be. Losing two role models in such a short space of time certainly doesn't bode well for the Hilltop residents.
Moreover, should the people of Hilltop learn that Jesus - a trained martial artist - fell victim to The Whisperers, then they're certainly going to be terrified about this new threat, which could cause mass panic.