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Originally Posted by Hemi-Cuda
ya, but they have such an easy plot line with Merle wanting revenge against Rick. as much as Kirkman regrets doing it in the comics, i think they still take that route in the show and Merle chops off Rick's hand
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I think they're using Merle to show the audience how awkward and awful it looks when you try to pretend an actor doesn't have a hand, so that the comic fans aren't so angry when Rick keeps his hand. It also threatens the integrity of the show if the primary character has some goofy hand thing for ~4 seasons. I hope they find a way to show that Rick can be hurt, but I'm forgiving them ahead of time in case they don't want to take on that logistical nightmare.