Fans seem to think The Walking Dead: The Ones Who Live is pretty perfect, all except for one key thing that they can’t get over.

For fans of The Walking Dead, there’s no shortage of stories in the walker-verse. With up to six spinoffs under its name, and more on the way, there’s plenty to choose from if you’re looking to get a zombie kick. However, none seem to compare to the newest show in the franchise, The Ones Who Live.

Despite only being three episodes old, The Ones Who Live has quickly become the highest-rated show in the franchise. That’s a strong start, much like its original predecessor, which ended up running for 11 seasons. With no plans set in stone to make further seasons of TWOL, this could be a real winner.

However, The Ones Who Live isn’t perfect. In fact, there’s one key thing fans have been complaining about, though it might not be what you expect.

Walking Dead fans complain that The Ones Who Live didn’t get made sooner

On The Walking Dead subreddit, fans have noted the one thing they don’t like about The Ones Who Live: the fact that we didn’t get it earlier.

“This show… why didn’t we get this sooner?” the original post asked. “I know we all said it but Andy and Danai are fucking unstoppable. This episode had me on the edge of my seat. I f*cking loved it. So again, my question is, why didn’t we get this any sooner, AMC?”

Yes, as far as complaints go, this is a pretty good one to have. So far, many have claimed that The Ones Who Live is their favorite installment in The Walking Dead Universe, thanks to stellar lead performances from Lincoln and Gurira. Others jumped in, agreeing with just how good the new spinoff actually is.

“Yeah I haven’t felt tension in TWD universe like this for a long time,” one user added. “I’m loving every second of this series so far.”

As for why it’s so good, one user suggested that it has something to do with the creative powers behind it, including Gurira. “Because Danai is finally one of the writers,” they said. “She is an amazing playwright and is able to bring that skill to the show.”

“I’m elated that we are being blessed with her skill,” another responded.

Indeed, The Ones Who Live is a very solid piece of The Walking Dead puzzle. While it’s a shame fans weren’t blessed with this series a little earlier on, perhaps it’s perfect timing. Enough breathing room and space away from the original series allows The Ones Who Live to flourish on its own terms.

To get caught up, check out our recaps on Episode 1, Episode 2, and Episode 3.When does Beth die in The Walking Dead?Trudie Graham  ❘   Published: Mar 12, 2024, 21:03

AMC’s zombie series never shied away from ripping hearts — and guts — out. However, some character deaths stand out from the others. If you want to make sure you don’t miss the episode, or make sure you do, here’s when Beth dies in The Walking Dead.

Beth Greene was Maggie’s younger sister and one of The Walking Dead‘s most sensitive figures. Defined by her kind nature and naivety in the first couple of seasons, she soon fought tooth and nail for her survival with Rick Grimes and the rest of the group.

Her more trusting nature and desire to prove herself often landed her in hot water, which is one of the reasons she eventually got killed in one of the most gut-wrenching losses in the entire series. And for a show with what feels like a million seasons and just as many The Walking Dead spinoffs, that’s saying a lot.

Spoilers below, as we dig into the exact episode and circumstances of how and when Beth dies in The Walking Dead.

When does Beth die in The Walking Dead?

Beth dies in The Walking Dead Season 5, Episode 8, ‘Coda’. She was shot and killed by Officer Dawn Lerner during a hostage exchange.

AMCBeth dies in The Walking Dead season 5 episode 8, when a hostage exchange goes awry.

In the Season 5 Episode ‘Coda’, Rick’s core group (including Maggie, ouch) arrived at a hospital where Beth and Carol Peletier were being held by another group, led by Dawn. Because Rick’s group had two hostages from Dawn’s group, a trade was attempted to get everyone back with their community: Carol and Beth in exchange for Dawn’s people.

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It all goes to plan until Dawn demands Noah stay at the hospital — the young man had decided to leave her group and join Rick’s, which didn’t go down well. Beth, who had a strong connection with Noah, impulsively lashed out at Dawn with a pair of scissors, and Dawn reactively pulled the trigger on her gun, killing Beth immediately.

Beth was then carried out the hospital by Daryl Dixon, who had become her closest companion in the group. Maggie and the others who had stayed outside the building are heartbroken when they realize what happened.

Beth’s demise, caused by trigger-happy behavior on both ends, is one of the reasons The Walking Dead was still a watercooler show at the time; it was shocking and cynical, encapsulating the brutal atmosphere. Beth’s loss would only rarely be matched in future seasons, with the likes of Glenn’s death echoing it later.