Tired of paying The Saviors with their resources, energy, and ultimately their lives, Rick Grimes and the Alexandrians have joined forces with The Kingdom and the Hilltop to face off against Negan and his followers in what will be an "All Out War" in season 8 of AMC's The Walking Dead. As dangerous as the humans will be in the new season, the walkers are still an ever-present threat, and we have plenty of new looks at both the living and the living dead in our extensive photo gallery from The Walking Dead Season 8 premiere episode.
Featuring Rick Grimes, Carl, Carol, Maggie, Daryl Dixon, Father Gabriel, and gruesomely gorgeous walker makeup effects by Greg Nicotero and his KNB EFX Group, the new season 8 premiere episode photo gallery can be viewed below.
The Walking Dead Season 8 premieres on Sunday, October 22nd at 9:00pm ET on AMC. Keep an eye out for more updates on the new season right here on Daily Dead, and check here for our previous coverage of the AMC series.
Season 8 synopsis: "Last season, Rick Grimes and his group of survivors were confronted with their deadliest challenge yet. With the comfort of Alexandria, they let their guard down, only to be reminded how brutal the world they live in can be.
Feeling powerless under Negan's rules and demands, Rick advocated the group play along. But seeing that Negan couldn't be reasoned with, Rick began rallying together other communities affected by the Saviors. And with the support of the Hilltop and Kingdom, they finally have enough fire power to contest the Saviors.
This season, Rick brings "All Out War" to Negan and his forces. The Saviors are larger, better-equipped, and ruthless -- but Rick and the unified communities are fighting for the promise of a brighter future. The battle lines are drawn as they launch into a kinetic, action-packed offensive.
Up until now, survival has been the focus of Rick and our group, but it's not enough. They have to fight to take back their freedom so that they can live. So that they can rebuild. As with any battle, there will be losses. Casualties. But with Rick leading the Alexandrian forces, Maggie leading the Hilltop, and King Ezekiel leading the Kingdom -- Negan and the Saviors' grip on this world may finally be coming to an end."
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