Tom Payne

'The Walking Dead' may be dwindling in the ratings, but that hasn't stopped those involved from looking to the future. Despite viewership dropping off, there doesn't seem to be any chance of the long-running zombie AMC series coming to an end any time soon, which should put a smile on the faces of those who are still enjoying the show.

Tom Payne plays Jesus in 'The Walking Dead'

One of the popular aspects of the series right now is actor Tom Payne, who has played Jesus since his introduction in season 6. Set to play a big part in the second half of season 8, Jesus is somebody who could continue to make a big impression on audiences, but could love be in the air for the character as it has been in the Robert Kirkman comic books on which the show is based?

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In 'The Walking Dead' this week, fans were shocked to see Jesus take the chance to allow a member of the Saviors to live, after he and Tara caught him in a back room with a gun, but he surrendered and had his hands in the air instead of fighting back. Though Tara still wanted to leave him dead, Jesus said that he wouldn't allow a defenceless man to be shot in cold blood, only for him to then disarm Jesus and put a gun to his head, leaving Tara in quite the predicament.

Tom Payne plays fan-favourite character Jesus in 'The Walking Dead'

Fortunately, Jesus' skills when it comes to fighting meant that he was able to lure the Savior into a false sense of security, disarming him back but once again, not allowing Tara to kill him. Taking him as a prisoner of war, he and Tara exchanged some heated words, but in the end it was Jesus' way that was followed.

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