‘The Walking Dead’ Fans Are Not Taking A Certain Betrayal With Much Sympathy

Oh Eugene, where did it all go wrong For the past several episodes of The Walking Dead, we’ve all been assuming that everyone’s favorite mullet-wearing genius was secretly plotting against Negan, or at the very least only working with him enough to not get his head bashed in by Lucille. But in episode seven, ‘Time for After’ we learned that Eugene is Negan through and through. He’s chosen sides, and that side is with the Saviors.

The fact that he’s doing this for somewhat moral reasons (to save all the workers inside Sanctuary) didn’t save him from getting absolutely savaged by fans of The Walking Dead on social media. Who would have thought at the start of the season that nearly halfway through we’d be loving Father Gabriel and hating Eugene Yet here we are. People are definitely hating Eugene.

— Daryl Dixon (@BAMFDarylDixon_) December 4, 2017

Dear Eugene,

Welcome to Douche Town. Population: You!#TheWalkingDead #TWD @WalkingDead_AMC

— Smeary (@Smeary) December 4, 2017

I don’t understand what Eugene is saying half the time.#TheWalkingDead

— The Walking Dead World (@TWalkingDWorld) December 4, 2017

If Abe was still alive….#TheWalkingDead #TWD @WalkingDead_AMC pic.twitter.com/q1EhACOjJU

— Smeary (@Smeary) December 4, 2017

https://twitter.com/RickAndThangs/status/937510577630478338

— Tasha (@Hindsite20) December 4, 2017

I hate that crazy "fans" ran Josh off social media. I'd love to congratulate him on his performance in this episode. #TheWalkingDead @WalkingDead_AMC

— Melody Tunnell (@MelodyTunnell) December 4, 2017

Actual footage of Eugene in his room #TheWalkingDead pic.twitter.com/d2iqUoIgQt

— Chris Brennan (@icplusb) December 4, 2017

This tweet pretty much sums up the situation in Sanctuary…

— Daryl Dixon (@BAMFDarylDixon_) December 4, 2017

In retrospect, it seems like Rick did indeed have everything under control with his ridiculously thick plot armor. Alas, Daryl just couldn’t help but deviate from The Plan!

— Legendary (@ImWhatUrNot) December 4, 2017

We all know this is gonna backfire. It’s like Daryl doesn’t even watch the show! #TheWalkingDead #TWD

— John Ray (@TheJohnRay81) December 4, 2017

For ONCE I 100% agree with Rosita. This gung-ho shit is what cost lives last season. Makes absolutely no sense. Fight together and make plans TOGETHER. #TWD #TheWalkingDead

— aschami. (@siix0_beautiixo) December 4, 2017

RICK HAD A PLAN AND THEY MESSED IT UP OH MY GOD #TheWalkingDead

— The Walking Dead (@TWDFamilyy) December 4, 2017

And as usual, people had some pretty strong opinions about Jadis and her Junkyard Gang.

— Daryl Dixon (@BAMFDarylDixon_) December 4, 2017

https://twitter.com/RickAndThangs/status/937502920026869760

— Andrew Clouse (@TheGamePunk) December 4, 2017

The final gut-kick came when we learned that Eugene’s plan (whatever it was) worked, wrecking Rick’s plan, probably on account of Daryl’s plan. This is why you need to believe in Rick Grimes, people!

— Geek Trench (@GeekTrench) December 4, 2017

Rick when he saw all the walkers gone #thewalkingdead #demdeadz pic.twitter.com/vyLDJbHjM9

— B E A N Z (@PhotosByBeanz) December 4, 2017

Well… Daryl fucked thangs up. #TheWalkingDead

— Rick Fucking Grimes (@RickFucknGrimes) December 4, 2017

It certainly sets things up for an interesting mid-season finale, one that we’re sure is going to set people on social media off more than usual. We can’t wait.