'The Walking Dead' Season 4: What's Next for the Show that Never Stops Exciting?

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 What a majestic end to yet another epic season full of surprises and twists. The Walking Dead never fails to deliver. Unexpectedly, this season's finale was completely different in nature to its predecessor, which in contrast had a huge cliffhanger that kept us enticed over a long wait. Nevertheless, it was a splendid finale with an unconventional warm feel to it in the end. So, with this season over, what can the fans of the Walking Dead expect next season?

The Governor played by David Morrissey set to return.
With his initial one-year deal with AMC over, David Morrissey, according to the Hollywood Reporter, is set to feature again in the upcoming season. The Governor, having survived the final cut of season 3, is to continue his domineering role, this time, with his darkness fully exposed.

Expect a more significant turn away from the comics.
Despite having the show make some big changes from Robert Kirkman's original comics by featuring the likes of the dynamic brothers, Daryl and Merle Dixon, unseen in the comics, the Walking Dead has now taken a more significant leap. Keeping the Governor alive after the battle between his Woodbury side and Rick Grime's group is a big u-turn from the comic books. What this means is that the show now has the caliber to form its own story line, departing its plots in nature from the original comics. Hurray to a chance of eliminating previously found spoilers!

Filming commencing as early as May 6^th.
Yes, AMC has announced that filming for season four is set to being in Atlanta, Georgia as early as the first week of May.

A new era under a new Boss.
Sadly, AMC also announced the departure of the Walking Dead's long running chief, Glen Mazzara. He is to be replaced by one of the show's own writers, Scott M. Gimple.