Stopped watching the show around the first half of season 6 because I thought it was repetitive. Came back for the season finale and they introduce Negan, I didn't know who he was but people seemed pretty excited. Then comes the s7 premiere...good gawd. I spoiled myself by doing some research prior but nothing could prepare a person for such brutality I'm impressed they got away with it being on a TV network and all. I guess being like the #1 show on TV gives you some leeway. Negan in one episode alone has like entered my top 20 personal best villains, looking forward to this season.