The Walking Dead: Season 9 Episode 1 Explained

6. Is Ezekiel Doomed?

Carol Ezekiel The Walking Dead Season 9
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The past 18 months haven't just seen the world crumble further and the communities band together, but also developed the relationship between Carol and Ezekiel. While it was blossoming in Season 8, it's now expanded into full-on love, and even a marriage proposal from the King that Carol turns down.

That probably won't deter him, though, and we can expect this relationship to play a big part of Season 9 going forwards, even with Carol deciding to take on leadership of the Sanctuary.

That's all well and good, but is it also a warning sign? Characters are rarely allowed to be happy, and Zeke had a near-death experience this week, which could be laying the trap for us to think he's safe, only to kill him later down the line.

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