The Walking Dead has delivered some of the most shocking, gut-wrenching, and unforgettable moments in TV history. But if there’s one death that still haunts fans years later, it’s the brutal, heartbreaking execution of Glenn Rhee.

Glenn was the heart of the group—a loyal fighter, a courageous leader, and an all-around fan-favorite from the very beginning. And yet, the show chose to kill him off in the most savage and merciless way possible. Meanwhile, characters like Eugene Porter, who spent most of the series lying and betraying his friends, got a happy ending.

Was this the biggest injustice in The Walking Dead? Did the show fail its fans by giving Glenn such a horrific exit while letting Eugene walk away with a peaceful life? Let’s break it down.

Glenn’s Death—A Brutal Goodbye That Fans Will Never Forgive

For longtime fans of The Walking Dead, Glenn was one of the most beloved characters in the entire series.

From his first appearance in Season 1, Glenn was the brave, resourceful pizza delivery guy who risked his life to save Rick.

He was kind, selfless, and always put others before himself.

His romance with Maggie was one of the purest and most emotionally gripping love stories in the show.

But all of that didn’t matter when Negan arrived in Season 7.

💥 Glenn’s death wasn’t just tragic—it was one of the most brutal scenes in television history.

We all remember that horrifying moment:

👉 Negan swings Lucille and crushes Abraham’s skull. Fans breathe a sigh of relief—maybe Glenn is safe.
👉 Then, out of nowhere, Negan turns to Glenn and swings again.
👉 His skull is caved in, and his eye bulges out, just like in the comics.
👉 His final words? “Maggie, I’ll find you.” 😭💔

It was gut-wrenching. It was cruel. And to this day, many fans still believe it was completely unnecessary.

Eugene Porter—A Liar, A Coward… And He Gets a Happy Ending?

Now let’s talk about Eugene Porter—a character who, by all logic, shouldn’t have survived the apocalypse as long as he did.

From the moment Eugene was introduced, he was:

❌ A liar – He faked knowing the cure to the zombie outbreak just to survive.
❌ A coward – He constantly hid behind stronger survivors instead of fighting.
❌ A traitor – He sided with Negan and the Saviors when things got tough.

Yet, despite all of this, Eugene was given one of the happiest endings in the show.

📌 He helped take down the Commonwealth and became a hero.
📌 He found love with Max, the woman he had been dreaming about.
📌 He settled down peacefully, living a quiet life, raising a child, and getting a happy ending that Glenn never got.

Let’s be honest—how does that make sense?

Why Glenn Deserved Better

It’s one thing to kill off a character for story purposes, but Glenn’s death felt unfair in so many ways:

🔥 He survived every near-death experience, only to die in a way that felt cheap.
🔥 He was one of the best fighters and most loyal friends—he didn’t deserve such a meaningless death.
🔥 He was about to become a father—imagine the amazing dad Glenn would have been to his and Maggie’s child.

And the worst part? His death didn’t even matter in the long run.

Negan eventually became an anti-hero and worked with the survivors, making Glenn’s death feel even more pointless.

Maggie’s revenge story against Negan never had a proper payoff—she kept him alive, even when she had the chance to kill him.

The show moved on, while fans never really did.

Glenn’s death wasn’t just sad—it felt like a betrayal.

Did The Walking Dead Get It Wrong?

Looking back, many fans believe that Glenn should have survived while characters like Eugene should have been the ones to go.

Let’s imagine how different the show could have been if Glenn had lived:

✅ He could have helped lead the fight against the Saviors.
✅ He could have raised his son and had a full character arc.
✅ His relationship with Maggie could have continued to develop.

Instead, the show gave us one of the most painful, undeserved deaths in TV history—while Eugene, the character who spent most of the show running away from danger, got a happily-ever-after.

Does that sit right with you?

Final Thoughts—Glenn Deserved Better, and Fans Will Never Forget It

Years after The Walking Dead ended, fans are still angry and heartbroken over Glenn’s death.

It wasn’t fair.

It didn’t need to happen.

And the fact that Eugene got a peaceful life makes it even worse.

At the end of the day, Glenn was one of the best characters in the show, and his legacy lives on through Maggie and Hershel Jr. But that doesn’t change the fact that his death was one of the show’s biggest mistakes.

💬 Do you think Glenn’s death was justified, or do you agree that The Walking Dead did him dirty? Let’s hear your thoughts below!