But they will forever be tied to the iconic characters they played in this post-apocalyptic drama.
They all had to make difficult decisions to save themselves and the people they love.
Her arc is one of the most interesting in the series.
She came across as a rebel from the start.
Maggie went through a lot, including losing both her sister and her father.
9Jeffrey Dean Morgan
Negan Smith
Jeffrey Dean Morganwas polarizing as Negan.
Some loved his arrogant style, his crude humor, and his vicious nature.
But that was the point.
The height of Negans reign was part of the few seasons whereThe Walking Deadtook a dip in viewership.
He was also central to a brutalscene that caused many to abandonTWD.
But theres no denying that he was one of the best villains of the series.
What makes the performance so great is what came after.
He had an incredible arc that actually made fans eventually root for him.
He let these shine through in certain subtle scenes.
McBride gave Carol a vibe that was both motherly and terrifying.
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The horror yet relief captured in her expression is a moment engrained in fans brains.
Yet at times, his portrayal also made fans angry at the decisions he was making.
But inThe Walking Dead, Morgan went through so many pivotal moments that James navigated with ease.
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All this internal conflict played out beautifully on screen.
His journey from a wisecracking pizza delivery boy to a strong and confident man was handled fabulously.
What fans loved is that no matter what Glenn went through, he always remained the groups moral compass.
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Yeun made Glenn likeable in every way, not just the writing.
Thats precisely what the show was going for, and Fleming pulled it off.
AndDanai Gurira did not disappointin her portrayal of her.
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Its not surprising since hes the actor among the cast with the most experience.
He was menacing but also deeply troubled, one ofthe most hated TV villains of all time.
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