Warning: This article contains mentions of suicide.
As a result, it seems inevitable that Negan will be forced to commit some heinous acts and relive his darkest moments. The trailers for season 2 have already suggested that the former Saviors leader may potentially embrace some of these moments, with The Walking Dead heavily pointing at evil Negan returning in the spinoff's second season. However, it's also likely that Negan's routine is all just an act to keep the antagonists happy while he plots an escape, but a shocking character return suggests his upcoming story will be far from easy and could carry a lot of emotional weight.
Hilarie Burton’s Return As Lucille Will Make Negan’s Dead City Story Even More Devastating
Having found some form of redemption and evolving into a better man in recent years, being forced to ally with Dead City's villains was already going to be incredibly tough for Negan, but Lucille will only make it harder. Negan named his signature bat after his wife and killed innocent people with it, but in an attempt to move on and gain closure, he burned the weapon. Sadly, he will be reminded of his actions in season 2 when the Croat gifts him a new bat, with the visions of his late wife bound to make his story more heartbreaking.
Lucille Could Be A Key Part Of Negan Maintaining His Humanity In The Spinoff Show
Given Lucille only appeared in one episode, her return is a huge surprise and one that should have a major impact on Dead City season 2's story. Considering Lucille has been dead for a long time in The Walking Dead, it seems very unlikely that the franchise will have her fate be some sort of fake-out. Instead, she will almost certainly appear through hallucinations, suggesting she could act as Negan's moral compass. The zombie series is no stranger to having characters be guided through hallucinations, as the franchise did exactly that in Daryl Dixon season 2's finale.
Her appearance could simply be a one-off scene that allows us to see Negan's more vulnerable side, or Lucille could be a recurring part of Negan's attempt to maintain his humanity.
Assuming Lucille plays the same sort of role in Negan's story, it will make his attempt to avoid falling off the deep end even more compelling, considering how important she is to him. It could be a case of Negan imagining her telling him off and berating him for his actions, or she could be more loving and tender, supporting her husband and encouraging him to keep fighting. Her appearance could simply be a one-off scene that allows us to see Negan's more vulnerable side, or Lucille could be a recurring part of Negan's attempt to maintain his humanity.
Lucille's The Walking Dead Return Makes Dead City Season 2 Even More Exciting
Burton Reprising Her Role As Lucille Will Help Explore A Side Of Negan We Rarely See
Dead City's solid first season set up a compelling follow-up, but the addition of Lucille will make season 2 even more exciting. Maggie's plot already looks like it will focus on her turbulent relationship with her son, so the addition of Negan coming face-to-face with his wife again - even through hallucinations - gives both protagonists an interesting dynamic that hits close to home. Morgan and Burton's chemistry is understandably magnificent, and the latter's only appearance in the franchise produced one of The Walking Dead's best episodes in years, meaning her return should hopefully replicate the magic of "Here's Negan".
Negan's signature baseball bat has been his weapon of choice throughout The Walking Dead, but his latest upgrade could be a shock for his enemies.
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