USA Today criticizes the show on the fact that the character is, in fact, lazy and his characterization has been sloppy as well. Where he is supposed to appear as a monster, he has been categorized merely as an organism that seems to eat everything like a fungus.
With Glenn and Abrahan getting more screen space, the season is also speculated to have a romantic plot line getting added from the comic. This might change the mood of the show for some time and add to the ratings as the viewership would witness something other than Negan’s cruelty.
The comic is given the credit of portraying Negan’s character in a way that the show fails to do. While reading, the brain has the freedom to create the image which can be exactly how the author intended or worse. However, visual representation added with behavioral aspects limits the freedom of imagination to null.
The trailer for the 5th episode of the season covers more of the Saviors as compared to the villain. Episode 5 titled “Go Getters” will primarily revolve in and around the hilltop. However, the exact location will be explored for the first time in the season. Parts of Alexandria will also be covered in the episode.