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Where Do Eugene’s Loyalties Really Lie? | TWD Season 8’s Biggest Questions



 

We’re only a few weeks away from the beginning of an all-out war in The Walking Dead.

As the two sides prepare to face off, at least one man is on a different team than the one he started 
with – or is he?

Negan and The Saviors have a system that gives obedient people resources, and in some cases, power over others. For as long as we’ve known him, Eugene has been willing to do anything to get these two things.

In a show where people aren’t above brutalizing other humans to get what they want, Eugene’s method has always been a stark contrast from the norm. He’s more brains than brawn, and he’s more about fraud than force.

Eugene spent his early days in the series tricking Abraham and the others who bought his DC scientist story. While his actions were questionable, he knew it was his best chance of survival.

In the world of Season 7, it was clear that Negan’s side was the winning side. After his bullet-making skills ended up getting him conscripted, Eugene seemed to fall in line quickly. Negan provided him with a position of authority and some nice accommodations.

Maybe he just thought The Sanctuary had a better menu. But since then, he even uttered the old “I’m Negan” schtick to his former leader, Rick Grimes.

But is Eugene really Negan?

Sure, he follows Negan’s rules. But is he just doing it to survive? He did seem to show compassion for his former friend Sasha during her last moments. We know he’s a good liar – is Eugene waiting for the perfect time to jump back to the other team? And given what has transpired, would they ever be able to forgive him?

Hopefully we’ll get our answer in Season 8. It’s also worth mentioning that given his combination of high intelligence and his position as one of Negan’s go-to people, Eugene has perhaps the best opportunity to topple Negan.

Will he do it? Will Eugene betray Negan? Or is he a Savior for life? We’ll be covering the top questions for Season 8 leading up to the big premiere on October 22nd. Got a question you’d like us to discuss? Have an opinion on Eugene’s future in the world of The Walking Dead? Let us know!

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