While the actors behind many of these roles may have moved on, the fandom still feels the effects of some of their brutal and shocking departures. The governor is the charismatic leader of woodbury, a seemingly utopian community thats barricaded behind walls. But apparently one storyline was even a little too messed up for the zombie apocalypse. From coauthors kirkman, creator of the eisner awardwinning comic as well as executive producer of the third book in robert kirkmans new york times bestselling series. The governor special is a brief story consisting of six pages, featuring the governor in his early days as the leader of woodbury, as well as the fate of scott moon. These spoiler tags will be removed upon the debut of the following season, and the character bios will be updated then as well. The walking dead rick grimes vs the governor rick week. Fans of the walking dead will remember the governor and his antics. Even though the walking dead s chief content officer scott m. Nov 26, 2012 the walking dead tv series exists in a universe apart and separate from the comic book.
But his charms fail to work on michonne, and he sends merle to kill her when she leaves woodbury. They meet plenty of deadites on the way, but also a few humans. The series features a large ensemble cast as survivors of a zombie apocalypse, trying to stay alive under nearconstant threat of attacks from the mindless zombies, colloquially known as walkers. Another storyline that dragged on and was really disturbing was negans death lineup. The walking deads laurie holden says andreas storyline. Clark gregg says phil coulsons final agents of shield. If the governor is the walking dead s joker, negan is the books ras al ghul. It is the second the walking dead special, following the michonne special.
Walking dead season 9 finale radio voice, explained. The governor real name philip blake in the tv series, and brian blake in the comics and novels is a fictional character and central antagonist from the walking dead comic book and television series. Unbeknownst to most woodbury residents, the governors ally. Rise of the governor follows brian blake as he flees a zombie outbreak with his brother, niece and two friends. The series was already going down a different dark path with the introduction of the governor, who was the shows next big villain, and the writers didnt want to complicate the plot with another sadistic figure. Rise of the governor, written by kirkman and jay bonansinga. Heres whose voice was on the radio on the walking dead. Rick and the governor meet facetoface, ostensibly to make a peaceful resolution to prevent further bloodshed. Negan is the antirick, a character that uses violence as a means rather than an end. His story arc was one of the more controversial stories in both tv show and the comic book series, and rise of the governor explores the origin story for this iconic character. The walking dead tv show tyreeses group characters tv. Rise of the governor is the first in a trilogy of novels. He served as the primary antagonist of the whole of season 3 and the first half of season 4. Character spotlight hello everyone so as many of you may know the actor david morissey has been cast to play the governor in season 3 of the walking dead.
He is the leader of the fortified town of woodbury and later the leader of the river camp. Last night, the eighth season of amcs the walking dead wrapped up its yearlong all out war storyline with a finale where our longstanding hero rick grimes led his people to victory over. Aside from simply the governor, the characters name appeared to be philip blake. Feb 02, 2012 the walking dead original novel series, set in the universe of robert kirkmans iconic comic book, continues with the fall of the governor part one. A killer walking dead storyline was cut for being too dark. Rick and michonnes sexcellent adventure this road trip is a cute diversion, but lets face it. This article includes key revelations from issue no. The walking dead original novel series, set in the universe of robert kirkmans iconic comic book, continues with the fall of the governor. Based on the walking dead graphic novelscomic books and. Things came to a head earlier this season and it seemed like things might get wrapped. Brian blake, better known as philip blake or by his epithet the governor, is a main character and an antagonist first encountered in issue 27 of image comics the walking dead as well as the protagonist of the governor special. Apr 24, 2018 david morrissey signed on for the walking dead back in 2012 for season 3, with fellow u. A mammoth force whose will is everlasting, dead or alive. Favorite characters meet sudden ends, eyeballs get popped out of peoples heads and many a protein bar has gone missing.
A killer walking dead storyline was cut for being too. Daryl and merle fend for themselves out in the forest. The novel is a spinoff of the walking dead comic book series and explores the backstory of one of the series most infamous characters, the governor. The third book in robert kirkmans new york times bestselling series. The walking dead has said goodbye to most of its original cast, as well as dozens of new favorites since its start in 2010. The epic finale to robert kirkman and jay bonansingas new york times bestselling governor storyline. The governor was voted villain of the year by wizard magazine the year he debuted, and his story arc was the most controversial arc in the history of the walking dead comic book series. David morrissey signed on for the walking dead back in 2012 for season 3, with fellow u. Walking dead star david morrissey would love his own governor.
Back at the prison, tensions arise between merle and the rest of the group. But on the show, she left ricks group to stay in woodbury, the town run by the governor. Jun 29, 2012 and were definitely looking at this governor michonnewoodburyprison storyline as a longterm arc. Despite being a big part of the storyline, the governor star david has. He is responsible for bringing rick grimes and two of. Dec 02, 20 the governor death scene in the walking dead season 4 episode 8 too far gone mid season finale. The walking dead dark storyline axed from show duration. Tv and movie news why the walking dead season 3 cut its. Laurie holden was quite vocal about the death of her character andrea in the season 3 finale of the walking dead, the culmination of a storyline with the governor. Click the link below if you want to check the rest of the interview. The governor returns on the walking dead david morrissey the governor returns. He wasnt interesting enough to last as a regular character. Gimple regime played out during the first eight episodes was interesting.
It also has an event arena for different sports and concerts by surviving musicians of the outbreak, whom the apocalypse made popular. And were definitely looking at this governor michonnewoodburyprison storyline as a longterm arc. The walking dead arrow on the doorpost tv episode 20. With andrew lincoln, sarah wayne callies, laurie holden, norman reedus. Rise of the governor is a postapocalyptic horror novel written by robert kirkman and jay bonansinga and released october 11, 2011. Apr, 2020 amcs fear the walking dead has enjoyed five seasons of the walker postapocalypse with the walking dead ready to start in on season 10. Amcs fear the walking dead has enjoyed five seasons of the walker postapocalypse with the walking dead ready to start in on season 10. It focuses on rick grimes, a kentucky deputy who is shot in the line of duty and awakens from a coma in a zombie apocalypse that has. In the television series, the governor s disturbing motives are reflected in his authoritarian ways in dealing with threats to his community, primarily by executing most large groups and only accepting lone survivors. Sfx exclaimed, the walking dead at its breathtakingly bruising best, this is the sort of audacious, actionpacked television which has you involuntarily gasping, wow.
The governor s origins are explored in the novel the walking dead. This special walking dead issue contains a reprint of the walking dead 27, featuring the first appearance of the governor, as well as the governor origin story that first appeared in the cbldf liberty annual 2012. Now, for the first time, fans of the walking dead will discover how the governor became the man he is, and what drove him to such extremes. In this version of the story, brian isnt the one with a daughter named penny.
He protects the citizens of woodbury from walkers and provides them with shelter, food, clothing and perhaps most importantly, a semblance of what it was like to live in the world before the dead began walking. The walking dead is an american postapocalyptic comic book series created by writer robert kirkman and artist tony moore who was the artist on the first 6 issues and cover artist for the first 24 with art on the remainder of the series by charlie adlard. Rise of the governor is a postapocalyptic horror novel written by robert kirkman and jay bonansinga and. The governor played by david morrissey was bumped off the walking dead in a spectacular fashion at the end of season four. The commonwealth comic series walking dead wiki fandom. The comics version of the governor enjoyed a fleshedout backstory in the form of a novel titled the walking dead. When the walking dead lost glen mazzara we were worried. The governor keeps to his story that the men died fighting against walkers, and that the bullet holes were probably from fighting an enemy before.
The season 7 premiere of the walking dead drew criticism for reaching a level of violence some found to be gratuitous, even for a show where people are regularly devoured by the undead. The walking dead fans have had to say goodbye to a number of. Spoilers ahead for the season 9 midseason finale of the walking dead on amc for the entirety of season 9 of the walking dead so far, negan jeffrey dean morgan has been stuck in. Find out the origins of the villain from the walking dead season 3.
How the walking deads david morrissey would want to play. The moment when i knew us walking dead fans would be in for a treat when it comes to samantha mortons portrayal of the iconic villain. The governor s entire storyline was drawn out, with each revelation about him getting more and more disturbing. Apr 06, 2020 even though the walking dead s chief content officer scott m. Gimple has made humorously bold claims about the show never ending and the fact that theres still more fear the walking dead out. Meanwhile, lilly learns of brians true self and turns the gun on her duplicitous boyfriend, bringing an end to the governor s storyline. Were less than a week away from the agents of shield premiere, which means there are only episodes left of the beloves marvel series. One of the most fun things about the walking dead is that it doesnt. The novel is a spinoff of kirkmans series of graphic novels and explores the backstory of one of the series most infamous characters, the. Nov 11, 2019 it stands to reason that the walking dead show will not be ending with the commonwealth storyline, even though it will probably be season 12 by the time it catches up with the comics in full. A show like the walking dead, with its blood, guts, cannibals, and zombies, has some disturbing imagery and plot lines. Watch episodes on demand through your local cable provider.
Nov 30, 2015 for many months now, the walking dead fans have been watching the slow progression of the wolves storyline. The season was the first of the series to get a midseason hiatus, however unlike most other seasons that would follow the characters remained in the same place from the beginning of season 2 to the end. However, readers of the walking dead comic know that the book is never afraid to explore more taboo subject matter, and that the show has routinely toned down or reinvented aspects of the. Each format has its own set of strengths that kirkman works upon as a writer, continually maintaining a high level of quality throughout.
The walking dead season nine finale sets the stage for a major new chapter from the comic books. Why the walking dead season 3 cut its serial killer story. Apr 16, 2018 last night, the eighth season of amcs the walking dead wrapped up its yearlong all out war storyline with a finale where our longstanding hero rick grimes led his people to victory over. Rise of the governor is a great addition to the universe, and i think that all fans who enjoyed the governor storyline should give it a go. The walking dead is an american postapocalyptic horror television series for amc based on the comic book series by robert kirkman, tony moore, and charlie adlard. The gruesome leader was responsible for the deaths of a. The walking dead arrow on the doorpost tv episode 20 imdb.
Club rated the episode b, stating, the governor looked like a oneseason baddie. Insider has gone through every big death on the walking dead and has ranked the series most shocking deaths. From coauthors kirkman, creator of the eisner awardwinning comic as well as executive producer of. It acts as an undead road movie as the crew set off in hopes of surviving. Season threes storyline with the governor has reinforced this fact. The walking dead series as the series is adapted across platforms, from comicbook to television to videogames, this particular franchise is running strong. The walking dead original novel series, set in the universe of robert kirkmans iconic comic book, continues with the fall of the governor part one. Heres the story the governor tells to the family he meets. How the walking deads david morrissey would want to play the. The storyline is a variation on one in the walking dead novel rise of the governor, in which the soontobe governor meets two women, april. The commonwealth has advanced equipment and almost fifty thousand survivors living in different settlements.
Watch the walking dead season 10 new episodes from amc. The walking deads laurie holden says andreas storyline was. Inside the walking dead s spooky season 4 premiere. Stream the first eight episodes of season 10 now on ios, apple tv, android, windows, fire tablets, roku, xbox one and. The storyline is a variation on one in the walking dead novel rise of the governor, in which the soontobe governor meets two women, april and their tara, and their dad. Philip blake, also known by his nickname the governor and briefly by the pseudonym of brian heriot, is a main character and an antagonist, as well as a survivor of the outbreak in amcs the walking dead. Similar to the comics, it is written by robert kirkman and drawn by charlie adlard. After morgan gives insight into the situation, rick sets out to atlanta to find his missing wife and son. This season does have some stupid things one of them being the whole andrea storyline with the governor, but the introduction of michonne is amazing. From coauthors kirkman, creator of the eisner awardwinning comic as well as executive producer of amcs blockbuster tv series, and jay bonansinga, stoker. The commonwealth is a group and a network of communities who first appeared in issue 173 of image comics the walking dead. Feb 29, 2020 the walking dead s second season premiered in october of 2011 and ultimately aired thirteen episodes from the months of october to march of 2012. After our group entered one of his outposts in the middle of the night and killed many of his members while they were sleeping, he wanted to retaliate.
The walking dead series robert kirkman and jay bonansinga st. Amcs the walking dead revealed the governor s david morrissey backstory sunday with an episode that picked up immediately where season three concluded, showing the eyepatched villain on the. Some the walking dead season 9 spoilers and references to twd comics are in this article i am alpha. This is a guy who really turned the show from a great idea and a solid adaptation into a top 10 show on tv. In the end, the walking dead crew decided that axels serial killer storyline was too grim for the season. The walking dead season 10 return sunday, february 23 at 98c on amc. A recap of live bait, the latest episode of the walking dead.