Fans of The Walking Dead know that the show isn't shy about showing the brutal realities of a zombie apocalypse.  But even for a series known for its graphic violence, one death, in particular, left a lasting impression—and even the show's star, Andrew Lincoln, admits it might have gone a bit too far.

A Brutal Farewell

We're talking about the death of Glenn Rhee, a fan-favorite character whose demise in the premiere episode of season 7 shook viewers to their core.

 Introduced as a kind, resourceful, and loyal member of Rick's group, Glenn's death was particularly brutal and shocking.  New villain, Negan, used his barbed-wire-wrapped baseball bat, Lucille, to deliver a series of vicious blows to Glenn's head, leaving audiences horrified and heartbroken.

Lincoln's Reflections

In a recent interview with Empire, Lincoln, who played Rick Grimes, reflected on the scene, admitting that even he felt the death was a bit over the top.

 He described it as "over-egging the omelet," suggesting that the scene might have been a little too intense, even for the gritty world of The Walking Dead.

The Intensity of the Scene

Filming the scene, Lincoln explained, was "the most intense nights of shooting I’ve ever been part of," despite the fact that Jeffrey Dean Morgan, who played Negan, is "one of the nicest guys you’re ever going to meet.

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