Negan’s Ruthless Move Explained – Why He Killed the Rat & What It Means for The Dama
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Negan's justification for the Dama's rat's death, which turned out to be a pivotal event in season two of The Walking Dead: Dead City, demonstrates why he is among the most intelligent survivors in the series. Even though the Walking Dead has been heavily hinting at the return of evil Negan in the spinoff series, Jeffrey Dean Morgan's character has managed to maintain his morals and has attempted to assist the villains with the fewest possible casualties. Negan's dedication to doing good was demonstrated when he not only spared the main characters during their journey to Manhattan, but also when he protected Hershel from Waylen.
Taking matters into his own hands after too many innocent people were harmed, Negan devised a scheme in "The Bird Always Knows" that involved inciting conflict between the Croat and the Dama. Inquiring about the Croat's treatment by the Dama and why he remained faithful to someone who consistently devalued him, Negan had already done so throughout the season. Negan's dialogue with the antagonist revealed a significant weakness that could be used against the Saviors in The Walking Dead, in addition to revealing the reason behind the Croat's departure and the consequences that followed.