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Originally Posted by Erick Estrada
I do believe that the first episode turned off some fans but not enough to drop the ratings as far as they have plummeted. This happens to all popular shows as they peak and after that there's a fairly steady ratings decline because it's hard for a long termed show to retain originality. I do believe however that the zombies have been so marginalized that a lot of fans feel like the show has turned into a survival soap opera and there's only so many times you can go through the "good group meets bad group, good group wins, then good group meets another bad group" etc. You kind of get the feeling the show really blew their wad with the whole Negan thing and it's not been met with the enthusiasm or fanfare they hoped. I will continue to watch the show as I expect there's only another season or two left max but Westworld has been so good that it's the show I prioritize watching Sunday night while I PVR TWD and watch it at my leisure as it's no longer must see TV.
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My most engaged moments were when there was a hint that society had possibly been trying to regroup, discover a cause/work on a cure, etc.. (distant radio calls, etc.) It seems they have completely abandoned that possibility so it has become exactly as you suggest....survival soap opera.