The Walking Dead: Looking for Guns, Looking for Bullets

I want to like Negan in the way that I like Cyberdyne Systems Model 101. But somehow, even though they both wear cheesy leather jackets and, were it not for taking shit from other people would be bareass naked, the Terminator is still more likable. I’ll be back (in a week to take more of your shit). [divider type=”space_thin”] Maybe it’s because the Terminator is an actual machine, but the fact that he has one setting (Murder Death Kill) doesn’t bother me. Negan, however, bores me. I get it: he’s a sociopoath and a ruthless killer and shows no mercy and…. No, yeah, I saw the bat. [divider type=”space_thin”]We learned nothing new about Negan this episode. There was no nuance added. No backstory offered. He shows up dressed like an extra from The Outsiders carrying Lucille and being ironically shiny and happy while threatening to kill people. Just like he did when his character was revealed. Just like he did in every scene he’s been in since. He’s one dimensional, counting on his charm and bullying to carry him through – and to some extent it does. Need a predictable villain? At your service. [divider type=”space_thin”] The night of the Abraham/Glen batting practice, we see the Grimes group shook. Carl literally told his father to chop off his hand (as Negan commanded Rick to do) because that seemed better than the alternative which was Lucille. Rick had an axe in his hand in the random RV ride and didn’t kill Negan (which is exactly what Negan wanted). We watched the group g…