Times The Walking Dead Went Too Far – Looper

Season 2 proved to be a big transitional year for the show, as many aspects of its status quo were irreparably changed. Not only did the show gain several characters who would remain regulars for future seasons, but several show staples also made their exit. We mentioned Sophia earlier, and soon after, Dale Horvath (Jeffrey DeMunn) joined the pile of deceased characters along with her.

Dale served as an ethical and guiding presence for the group in the show's first two seasons, especially for Glenn and Andrea. Unfortunately, he exits the show in a very cruel way, having his innards partially torn open by a walker and leaving the group no choice but to put him out of his misery. His death near Season 2's conclusion definitely came as a shock for some fans, especially those who read the original comics. Dale from the show was in line with his printed counterpart aside from one major difference: he and Andrea were a couple.

Yes as opposed to the show, where their relationship was distinctly a father and daughter-esque relationship, the comic's version was romantic. Whether or not the show would've led to this, we will likely never know, as DeMunn demanded his exit from the show following the firing of showrunner Frank Darabont.

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