Negan Smith

Negan is depicted as a charismatic but brutal leader, ruling the Saviors through fear and manipulation. He maintains complete control over his followers, acting as a dictator and fostering a cult-like devotion among them. Despite his ruthlessness, he genuinely cares about the survival of his group and is willing to do whatever it takes to protect them. He employs extreme measures to ensure obedience, including torture and murder, using fear to keep people in line. However, he also respects strength and bravery, forming bonds with those who defy him.

Despite his harsh exterior, Negan shows moments of compassion, sparing innocent lives and expressing disgust towards sexual violence - albeit, the latter standard hints at his hypocrisy, since he has multiple "wives," many of whom were clearly coerced into the role out of desperation for better living standards; so, he isn't committing aggressive sexual assault, but the coercion means it is still sexual assault. Negan's complex character evolves over time, as he grapples with his past actions and seeks redemption. He forms genuine connections with individuals like Carl and Judith, showing a softer side beneath his tough exterior. Despite his initial antagonism towards Rick and his group, Negan develops respect for their leadership and abilities.

Not simply his brutality, but his charisma kept his men in line. In his custody, Rick's son, Carl, developed an admiration of Negan's ability to organise a community, however, disagreed with his methods. Negan bonds with Carl, entertaining the boy's suggestions for a more peaceful resolution to the conflict, although Negan remained too obstinate to change. After learning that Carl was bit and mercy killed, Negan felt a genuine remorse, as he had connected with him and felt an admiration for the deceased's compassionate ambitions. Despite this, he still launched one final attack against Rick's group; when Rick defeats him and cuts his throat, Negan stresses Rick's savagery by asking him what he had done and noting that Carl didn't know his father's violent nature.

Imprisoned after his defeat, Negan experiences a gradual change, finding solace in memories of his late wife, Lucille. He undergoes a transformation during his time in captivity, displaying a more empathetic and cooperative demeanor. However, he still struggles with guilt and remorse for his past atrocities. After being freed and integrating back into society, Negan seeks redemption by helping others and forming new relationships. He faces challenges from his past, including confrontations with those seeking vengeance. Despite his efforts to change, Negan grapples with his darker impulses and the consequences of his actions; much like he days leading the Saviors, he takes actions that are of dubious morality, albeit with an honest attempt to support others. Throughout his journey, Negan learns the value of compassion and selflessness, striving to atone for his past sins. Despite his flaws, he demonstrates resilience and a desire for personal growth, ultimately seeking redemption for his past deeds.

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