With the backlash the writers received after Beth’s death during the midseason finale of season five there is no way the writers would include another major character death so soon. Also, taking into account the number of fans they would lose, not only for killing Glenn off but also for killing him in such a controversial and unfulfilling way, it would be in their best interest not to do kill any of their big players off anytime in the near future. The Walking Dead has a history of death scares such as when it was made to look like Judith had been eaten back during the midseason finale of season four. Possible deaths are a favorite cliffhanger of the writing crew for AMC’s hit show and a cliffhanger is all Glenn’s possible death