Ep 1. The Day Will Come When You Won't Be

The Walking Dead season 7 episode 1 titled "The Day Will Come When You Won't Be" picks up immediately where season 6 left off, as fans find out which of the beloved characters will meet their demise at the hands of Negan. As the episode opens, Rick and his group are on their knees in front of Negan and his bat, Lucille. Negan forces Rick to choose one member of his group to die as punishment for killing some of Negan's men, and the rest of the episode focuses on Rick and his group's emotional struggle as they try to come to terms with the loss of one of their own.

The episode is unrelenting in its brutality, as Negan's sadistic nature is on full display. Fans are introduced to a new level of violence, as Negan's dark sense of humor is used to add to the tension as he plays games with his victims. The tension is palpable as viewers wait to see who will be killed, and the emotional impact of the loss is felt throughout the episode.

The performances in the episode are especially notable, as everyone in the cast delivers powerful performances. Andrew Lincoln gives an especially heartbreaking performance as Rick, as he struggles to cope with the loss of someone he cared for deeply. The rest of the core cast members also shine, and new show regular Jeffrey Dean Morgan brings a chilling presence to Negan that makes him one of the show's most memorable villains.

Overall, "The Day Will Come When You Won't Be" is an intense and emotional episode that delivers on the show's reputation for being one of the most visceral and affecting series on television. The loss of a beloved character will leave fans reeling, and the episode's brutal violence and emotional depth will stick with viewers long after the credits roll.