10 Reasons Why The Walking Dead Is Currently Better Than Ever

With the time jump came a new obstacle - how were the writers going to bridge the gap between Rick's disappearance and the future he built?

Enter a whole new host of characters, most importantly Magna, Yumiko, Connie, Kelly and Luke, a group of close-knit survivors who find themselves the focal point of the new world. The group's relationship and interactions with characters like Michonne, Tara and Daryl helped fans understand what had happened following Rick's "death."

After that, the stage was set for the next big threat. The Whisperers introduction to the show was a long awaited occurrence for fans, and on screen they came out of the darkness and made one hell of an impression, killing Jesus before anyone knew what was going on.

Alpha and Beta are arguably the show's two biggest threats to date, and thanks to the added addition of Alpha's daughter Lydia, The Walking Dead is more complex and emotionally rewarding than ever before.