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Top 5 Moments From The Walking Dead Season 8 Finale "Wrath"

Warning - this blog contains spoilers!

The war is over!

After it looked like Negan had the high ground going into the final battle, the combined efforts of everyone helped ensure his defeat. 

Rick also showed how to (almost) shut Negan up - a knife to the throat! Here are our picks for the top five moments in The Walking Dead season 8 finale "Wrath!"

05. Daryl Spares Dwight

Daryl and Dwight have been strangers, allies, enemies, and everything in between throughout the war. After the battle concluded, Dwight was ready to accept his fate for the terrible things he'd done. But his heartfelt apology seemed to sway Daryl, who handed over a set of car keys and sent Dwight on his way to find Sherry. After visiting their old house, he found a note - what a throwback! Could Dwight's former love still be alive?

04. Oceanside Joins the War

It seemed like things could get tense at the Hilltop when a large group of Saviors approached. But the Oceansiders ambushed them, hurling explosives - a must have in any Walking Dead finale! Strength comes in numbers, and everything is about people. That's been the theme of this entire season, and it looks like Aaron's efforts finally paid off. And speaking of explosions...

03. Eugene Makes Explosive Rounds

Explosive in the sense they turned every Savior's gun into a bomb, effectively taking out the bulk of Negan's army in a few seconds. Eugene's alignment has been teased constantly since he was conscripted to work for Negan. Though at first it seemed he was only biding his time, he occasionally seemed to veer too close to the dark side. But his willingness to wait for the right moment helped save his friends' lives and end those who wished to harm them.

02. Rick Spares Negan...and Maggie Loses It!

Rick and Negan were going one on one when Rick asked for one more chance to make a heartfelt plea regarding Carl's wishes. Caught off guard by the moment, Negan let his guard down long enough for Rick to slit his throat. While it seemed like the Saviors' leader was done for, Rick ordered the nearby doctor to save him. Maggie objected harshly, and even hinted later on she'd try to fix things. But for now, it seems like Negan will spend his days in jail. 

Honorable Mention: Morgan Moves Away

After continuing to be haunted by the trauma and loss of war, Morgan decided to leave the community behind and attempt to return to a more peaceful mentality. This ties into Morgan's crossover with Fear the Walking Dead!

01. Rick Ends the War

With Negan down and the remaining Saviors vastly outnumbered, Rick made an official declaration that the war was over. Calling for an end to Negan's way of organizing the region and making a move for peace, Rick's powerful decision seemed to work as things cooled off considerably afterwards. Coupled with his decision to jail Negan, this could be a sign Officer Friendly has indeed survived the war and will continue to survive and thrive in the world of The Walking Dead. 

Thanks to everyone who checked out our ongoing reviews of The Walking Dead season 8! Stay tuned for follow-up content on our final thoughts and opinions!


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