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5. Daryl Taken Prisoner

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In the aftermath of the deaths of Glenn and Abraham, of what happens to Rick and almost happens to Carl, this development could easily get a bit lost. Daryl, having been the only one to break ranks and lose it with Negan, is taken prisoner by the Saviours.

Admittedly this could work out well; Dwight seems to have a particular interest in him, and there may be some interest they can wring out of him being a prisoner.

On the other hand, and what it certainly seems like right now, is the show taking one of its better characters and putting him in a jail cell, ostracised from the main storyline. I'm not as beholden to Daryl as many Walking Dead fans (if done right, I wouldn't riot over his death), but he does provide a spark few others can match.

Having him separated from the rest of the group hasn't worked out too well in the past, and now - when they've lost two big players - doesn't seem like the right time to try it again.

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