Negans

Negans refers to the adherents of the fictional antagonist Negan in The Walking Dead franchise. The term is used to describe members of his organization, originally formed as a brutal gang that extorts resources from other survivor communities.

Negan first appears in The Walking Dead comics created by Robert Kirkman. In the comics, he leads a group known as the Saviors. He wields a baseball bat wrapped in barbed wire named Lucille, and his charisma combined with ruthless violence helps him maintain order through fear. The Saviors force agreements from settlements in exchange for “protection” and access to supplies, employing intimidation and violence to enforce obedience.

The Saviors operate as a network of outposts and supply lines, with followers obeying leadership and participating in enforcement. They are known for harsh discipline, coercive tactics, and a survivalist code that prioritizes their own control over other communities. The group’s methods rely on fear to extract resources and deter resistance, contributing to a volatile power dynamic in the survivor world.

In the television series, Negan is portrayed by Jeffrey Dean Morgan. His introduction marks a major escalation in the conflict with Rick Grimes’ group, as his forces overrun parts of the survivor community and cause significant casualties. Over time, the storyline explores negotiations, resistance, and shifting power structures as other communities respond to Negan’s rule.

Legacy and reception: The Negan and Saviors arc is a defining chapter in The Walking Dead, shaping subsequent alliances, conflicts, and character motivations. The term Negans is primarily used in fan discussions to refer to the group and its leadership within the series’ universe.