The Walking Dead '25 Year Time Jump Happening? Why Wasn't Silas In The Ones Who Live?' Q&A

Summary

In this Walking Dead Q&A video, the creator discusses fan questions surrounding the future of the franchise, reflecting on its two-year post-show landscape. Topics include speculation about a potential 25-year time jump, the direction of the Walking Dead Universe, and the unresolved mysteries like the post-credit scene with Dr. Jenner. The creator also touches on the lack of connections between recent spin-offs and the main series, the possibilities of variant walkers, and a potential team-up between the Commonwealth and the CRM. The video wraps up with an invitation for viewers to join the Discord for future Q&As.

Takeaways

• 😀 The Walking Dead franchise is two years post-finale, and the creator plans a future video discussing its evolution since then.
• 😀 There's speculation about a potential 25-year time jump ending for The Walking Dead, similar to the comic book series, but no definitive plans have been confirmed.
• 😀 The fan hopes for The Walking Dead universe to wrap up its story arc in the next 5 years, ideally leading to the endgame series sooner than later.
• 😀 There is ongoing uncertainty around when key storylines, like Dr. Jenner's post-credit scene, will be addressed, leaving fans frustrated about unresolved plot threads.
• 😀 The creator expresses concern over the current disjointed feeling of The Walking Dead universe, with a lack of strong connections between shows like 'World Beyond' and 'The Ones Who Live.'
• 😀 While the show has introduced new characters like Mercer, there is still hope for deeper connections between The Commonwealth and the CRM, particularly involving a team-up with Rick and Daryl.
• 😀 The video highlights the importance of continuing to build connections across The Walking Dead universe, particularly to avoid fan frustration over disconnected storylines.
• 😀 There's a discussion around the future possibility of 'variant' walkers, including those that climb walls, with a nod to the varied types of walkers in different regions of the world.
• 😀 The lack of introduction of Silas from 'World Beyond' into 'The Ones Who Live' was noted as a missed opportunity to strengthen the continuity between the shows.
• 😀 The creator is excited about the idea of future team-ups between characters like Mercer and Rick, and hopes for more of such connections as the series progresses.

Q & A

Do you think The Walking Dead will have a 25-year time jump at the end, like in the comics?

Yes, it's likely that The Walking Dead will have some sort of time jump at the end, potentially similar to the 25-year jump seen in the comics. The comic's final issue was seen as a 'pilot' for a potential new show, which may be where the franchise is headed after the main show ends.

What do you want The Walking Dead Universe to look like in the next 5 to 10 years?

I hope that within the next 5 years, The Walking Dead Universe begins building toward its endgame. In 10 years, I would expect to see the next generation of shows, but within 5 years, it would be ideal for the endgame series to start airing, to avoid the franchise dragging on too long.

When do you think they will explain the post-credit scene with Dr. Jenner?

The timeline for explaining the post-credit scene with Dr. Jenner remains unclear. While there are hints that it could be explained later, it's difficult to predict when, as the show often shifts focus and doesn't always follow through on unresolved plot points.

Were you disappointed by the lack of Silas from World Beyond in the Rick and Michonne series?

At first, I wasn’t disappointed, as it made sense not to overconnect the shows. However, looking back, the lack of connection to World Beyond feels off. More references to characters or plot points from that series could have helped tie the stories together better.

Do you think we could see the slow variants introduced that climb walls in The Walking Dead?

It's possible that we could see more variants like the ones that can climb walls. The franchise has already introduced variants in different locations (e.g., sleepers in France), and future seasons may explore more walker mutations. However, it’s unclear how extensively they will use these variants.

Is there potential for a team-up between the Commonwealth and the CRM in future seasons?

Yes, a team-up between the Commonwealth and the CRM would be exciting. While the Commonwealth might not be on the same scale as the CRM, it’s likely that they will collaborate or be forced to work together, especially in the context of dealing with new villains or crises in future seasons.

What are your thoughts on the current disconnection between Walking Dead shows?

Recently, the shows have felt disconnected, with fewer ties between the different series. However, there is hope that this will change as we move forward, especially with upcoming seasons like Dead City and Daryl Dixon, which may introduce more interconnected storylines.

Will we ever see Mercer again after his appearance in the final season?

Mercer was one of the best characters introduced in the final season, and there's hope that he will return. His armor and role in the Commonwealth made him a standout, and it would be great to see him again, especially if the Commonwealth and CRM teams up.

What do you think will happen with the Commonwealth and Alexandria/Hilltop in the future?

The Commonwealth, with its complex politics, will likely continue to interact with Alexandria and the Hilltop. These communities had tensions with the Commonwealth, and it would be interesting to explore whether they will reconcile, resist, or become involved in the CRM's larger plans.

What do you think of the way the post-credit scene in World Beyond is connected (or not) to Daryl Dixon?

The post-credit scene from World Beyond shows a unique Walker variant that was likely not connected to Daryl Dixon, even though the walkers are somewhat similar. It's clear that the walkers in these two shows are being handled differently, though there may be some eventual overlap or explanation in future seasons.