He may have been racist. he may have been violent. He may have been stubborn. He may have, at times, been selfish. But he gave his life to give his brother's friends, who hated, handcuffed, abandoned, and disregarded him, extra time to fight for their lives. All because his little brother cared about them. It's not how big your sacrifice is that matters. It's what your sacrificing for. And, all the way to the end, he accepted that getting shot by The Governor was his fate, and he didn't beg, cry, or insult him. He just made it clear to him that he was going to die if he had to, as long as he knew the people he sought to defend got a chance to outdo him. Rest in Peace, Merle Dixon. You had flaws at the beginning, but a true heart and soul in the end.
Johnathan T We can be sad about his death, yes, but we never have to feel bad about "losing him", because he did what he wanted: Bought his brother and his friends just enough time to defend their lives against such a strong army, and spared the life of one of their most trusted and needed allies. He may be gone, but he went out loud and proud giving them "a fighting chance", even if he didn't kill the Governor. Let's just be as glad as he is that he died the way he truly wanted: helping those he cared about deep down.
johnnymccraze Yes that is absolutely true, but it is a pity how he could have integrated into the group (though Glenn seems like he never ever wants to reconcile with him) rather than casting himself as an outsider all over again. Great acting by Michael Rooker, best TWD character.
When Merle said, "I ain't gonna beg. I'm not begging you!" I pictured him saying that to his father. I'm sure Merle had his fill of abuse in that house, just like Daryl did.. It's just a nice thought... imagining him standing up to his dad. --- "Look at you, kid..." The father looked down at his son's bloody, beaten face in pure amusement. His breath smelled of alcohol."You gonna beg me to stop?" The child stared up into his eyes with a cold gaze. A grimace formed on his lips. "I ain't gonna beg. I'm not begging you!" --- ^ Just pictured something like that in my head. A younger Merle, fighting his dad.
That's a cool theory! In an interview I read recently, Merle's actor Michael Rooker said he was talking to God when he said he wasn't going to beg: “When I did my final line, “I ain’t gonna beg”, it was directed towards God, no one else. Not the Governor, not anyone. He knew he was finished, and there was no way he was gonna get out of this. So at that moment in time, he’s talking to his Maker. He’s still not gonna beg, even at that final moment. And you know, I threw that in. It wasn’t in the script. I threw that in because I knew what I wanted to do, but I hadn’t told anyone. I was trying to find the right moment to lay it out there, which was right before my death, and that was pure and simple ad-libbing. It was really cool that I had the opportunity to do it.” Gotta love the character.
When the producers killed off Merle Dixon, they removed the best actor from the show. Michael Rooker, in my opinion, had the best thespian talents of any actor on TWD.
I posted a comment about this, but as much as I loved Merle and thought he was a badass, I feel like he'd be a very bad influence for Daryl, and I feel like Rick is a better person for Daryl than Merle was
I think Merle was just to damn unpredictable. He was a loose cannon and I don't think any story arc could see him completely turn himself around. And I feel the group would never truly trust or accept him. Everyone knows, as much of a badass Daryl is, deep down he's very vulnerable and he needs a steady, reliable influence like Rick. He needs the Brother who would never have walked out on him as a kid. And he finally has that with Rick. I'd love to see Merle go toe to toe with negan but I could just as easily see him revere Negan for being everything he ultimately respects and switching sides. Negan wanted Daryl - he'd want Merle too and I'm willing to bet he'd openly take him up on that offer...
I felt for him man,,, he really wanted to be someone but he couldnt explain his actions since he was confused about himself,,, michonne made him discover his tru self and he died to protect those who tried to help
Merle DID kill Merle he knew he would die if he tried to assassinate the Phillip but decided to give it a go to protect those who despised him, he said himself that they would never accept him, Merle made his choice to die knowing Daryl would never leave the group and that he could never join it. RIP Merle
You have to admit that Merle could have been what the grope really needed. He was a good fighter and he was loyal to those who he thought deserved it. and in all honesty they never earned it. He got himself killed because he thought it was the only way he could show what he could do for the grope and the worse part was that they will never know what he sacrificed. He was cold,mean and rude. but he wasn't evil and the grope lost what could have been a grate ally. Like if you agree :)
I can't get over of Merle's death. I was traumatized when i saw him died and depressed. They killed the best actor in the show. Merle ( Michael Rooker ). Rip Merle You're one of my favorite characters in TWD since the beginning. I misx you Merle Dixon.
Best damn character in The Walking Dead.. My favorite between both the comics and the show.. One of my favorite actors as well, Michael Rooker has such a menacing southern voice, and he always plays the badass henchmen type... I wish we could have seen him and Daryl interact a bit more, when they did they argued alot, I would have loved to seen them take out a group of The Governor's men together.. Merle Dixon rules..
im not fan of the character but more of the actor he did a fucking great job with merle. micheal rooker is damn good actor. wish i could see more of him
I commented on this video 6 years ago and I left a comment on your more recent Joker edit as well, and I must say... I am glad I found you so long ago. I went back to this to somewhat compare how much you’ve improved, and I’m STILL awestruck by the thought and effort you put into these videos. Don’t let anyone doubt your talent. I live in small Ohio town, and I remember how many mornings I’d watch your videos before getting up for school. I graduated 4 years ago and still remember every video I watched by you. That’s how much I enjoyed them. 🥰 thank you!
Merle just needed to be handled like Daryl was in season 2. If people would've given Merle a chance, he would've become their second strongest ally (and in //some// aspects better than Daryl.) It was a shame that they had to treat him like garbage and make him feel like he could never be a good man. Also, my ship sunk before it even sailed. Merchonne would've been so hot. Michonne and Merle had insane chemistry. They kind of reminded me of a warped Zoe and Wash (from Firefly.) RIP Merle. ;^;
I always come back to your videos over and over again, they are unforgettable. You have a talent beyond anyone else. If you enjoy editing you should make a career out of it, you have the skill.
“I ain’t gonna beg you now... I ain’t gonna beg, I ain’t begging you!!” Merle was raw as fuckkkk and I genuinely wish they could have got him to join the family whole-heartedly despite the shit with Maggie and Glen debacle lol
Rewatching TWD and realizing how much good Merle secretly wanted to do. He became a monster because he was raised by one. But deep down he could’ve been as good as Daryl. He was just scared to feel and let himself be that good man. The way he was raised, being that good man meant weakness. He cut Michonne loose and let her go back to the prison, tried to stop the Governor, and took out as many of the Woodbury soldiers as he could in the process. He kept track of how many living people he had killed. 16. Just like Michonne said, the real truly evil people? They don’t care. Their actions don’t weigh on them. But Merle felt all the weight of his actions. He kept score. He remembered. He tried his best to save his brother. When it came down to it, Merle Dixon went down trying to do the right thing.
Not only did MERLE Saw off his own hand. He limped to safety while losing blood, sealed the wound, and turned the stump into a WEAPON. That's pioneer ingenuity at its most BAD ASS FINEST!! You Rock Merle!
Michael Rooker brought me here! And im really glad he did 'cause this is one of the best TWD videos i have ever seen! Awesome work! Im so sad that Merle had to die :(( But he died as a hero!
Merl was awesome to watch. He will be missed. He sure went out in a blaze of glory. I'm glad he tried to redeem himself and do the right thing by taking out the Govenor.
Thank you man. I know everyone thinks i am the bad guy but i was doing what i did to find and protect my baby brotha. The reason i beat up T-Dog was because e tried to take control. The reason i beat Glenn was to find Daryl. Everything i did i did for baby D. So yeah, i will do wats necessary.
All i know you are the best in this thing :) you can make a video without spoilers for that every one can see your epic work .like i remember there one video for breaking bad without spoiler and i really love it and it is one of my favourite :)
im still mad about merles death, its hard for a merle fanboy to process even though it happened months ago. merles always taught me to care about the people who deserve it. this october when i watch its gunna feel lonely.
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This video shows how badass Merle was. Kinda wish he was still alive. Shane too.
ThatGamerGuy me too
Shane Walsh xD
you best believe it
Mada Sylla love u
+KingWoodsie Jon Snow
He may have been racist. he may have been violent. He may have been stubborn. He may have, at times, been selfish. But he gave his life to give his brother's friends, who hated, handcuffed, abandoned, and disregarded him, extra time to fight for their lives. All because his little brother cared about them. It's not how big your sacrifice is that matters. It's what your sacrificing for. And, all the way to the end, he accepted that getting shot by The Governor was his fate, and he didn't beg, cry, or insult him. He just made it clear to him that he was going to die if he had to, as long as he knew the people he sought to defend got a chance to outdo him. Rest in Peace, Merle Dixon. You had flaws at the beginning, but a true heart and soul in the end.
Very well put, he totally redeemed himself. Sad that we lost this character just as he began to change for good.
Johnathan T We can be sad about his death, yes, but we never have to feel bad about "losing him", because he did what he wanted: Bought his brother and his friends just enough time to defend their lives against such a strong army, and spared the life of one of their most trusted and needed allies. He may be gone, but he went out loud and proud giving them "a fighting chance", even if he didn't kill the Governor. Let's just be as glad as he is that he died the way he truly wanted: helping those he cared about deep down.
This is such an amazing comment. I totally agree with you, this is everything that I could tell about Merle. Greetings from Hungary
johnnymccraze Yes that is absolutely true, but it is a pity how he could have integrated into the group (though Glenn seems like he never ever wants to reconcile with him) rather than casting himself as an outsider all over again. Great acting by Michael Rooker, best TWD character.
Ádám Horváth Greetings and Thanks from Massachusetts :)
Best character in The Walking Dead in my opinion,and Michael Rooker,damn good actor
+אביתר הדר nah i think rick in season 4 5 6. brutal as fuck love it
Most badass man in TWD. Now he is dead and part of show died with him...
True. Now it's up to Daryl to make his story known.
justa juĝisto makrás ípatos true dat
That's true
"You either die a Hero, or you live long enough to see yourself become a villain" -Merle Dixon
He never said that
He did...
Nope, that was Harvey Dent :P
Kristyn Mcneil What episode then?
ZionSype he did say it .. probably wasn't the original person to first say it but he did
When Merle said, "I ain't gonna beg. I'm not begging you!" I pictured him saying that to his father. I'm sure Merle had his fill of abuse in that house, just like Daryl did.. It's just a nice thought... imagining him standing up to his dad.
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"Look at you, kid..." The father looked down at his son's bloody, beaten face in pure amusement. His breath smelled of alcohol."You gonna beg me to stop?"
The child stared up into his eyes with a cold gaze. A grimace formed on his lips. "I ain't gonna beg. I'm not begging you!"
---
^ Just pictured something like that in my head. A younger Merle, fighting his dad.
That's a cool theory! In an interview I read recently, Merle's actor Michael Rooker said he was talking to God when he said he wasn't going to beg:
“When I did my final line, “I ain’t gonna beg”, it was directed towards God, no one else. Not the Governor, not anyone. He knew he was finished, and there was no way he was gonna get out of this. So at that moment in time, he’s talking to his Maker. He’s still not gonna beg, even at that final moment. And you know, I threw that in. It wasn’t in the script. I threw that in because I knew what I wanted to do, but I hadn’t told anyone. I was trying to find the right moment to lay it out there, which was right before my death, and that was pure and simple ad-libbing. It was really cool that I had the opportunity to do it.”
Gotta love the character.
@@CherokeeRoses The guvnor: Pathetic, bang. 💀💀💀
Lived as shit, died as a man. RIP Merle...
Imagine him or Shane facing Negan!
Sir Crocodile
The whole group would be dead.
Waldo Merl and Shane vs Negan and the Governor
PatrioticPotato it wouldn't work, Shane became a crazy, he's way of fighting would end up getting everyone killed, and as of merl idk
Negan would've needed his shitting pants...
🥺
When the producers killed off Merle Dixon, they removed the best actor from the show. Michael Rooker, in my opinion, had the best thespian talents of any actor on TWD.
+Jake Wade oh my god now I'm imagining it it would be awesome!!!
I posted a comment about this, but as much as I loved Merle and thought he was a badass, I feel like he'd be a very bad influence for Daryl, and I feel like Rick is a better person for Daryl than Merle was
I think Merle was just to damn unpredictable. He was a loose cannon and I don't think any story arc could see him completely turn himself around. And I feel the group would never truly trust or accept him. Everyone knows, as much of a badass Daryl is, deep down he's very vulnerable and he needs a steady, reliable influence like Rick. He needs the Brother who would never have walked out on him as a kid. And he finally has that with Rick. I'd love to see Merle go toe to toe with negan but I could just as easily see him revere Negan for being everything he ultimately respects and switching sides. Negan wanted Daryl - he'd want Merle too and I'm willing to bet he'd openly take him up on that offer...
Such an underrated actor
I felt for him man,,, he really wanted to be someone but he couldnt explain his actions since he was confused about himself,,, michonne made him discover his tru self and he died to protect those who tried to help
He was an asshole, but he had a heart. His words were cold but his eyes told another story. A Fantastic character, one I will miss dearly!
TheMuaythaikidd so true unlike Negan.
In that case I like fake merle then.
RIP Merle....You were a douchebag but, you were so badass. Love you man.
He was a complete jerk, but he was the group's jerk. I did hate him for a while, but it did feel like losing a friend when he died.
Bob Jones He was THIS close to redeeming himself ...
Is it wrong I cried when he died?
R.I.P Merle you was a racist douchebag but you was our racist douchebag and I cried too when he died
Maybethistimewalkingdead willstay Well, i did the same
He is the toughest survivor in the series
In the end he showed that the love to his brother was stronger than anything else.
Merle DID kill Merle he knew he would die if he tried to assassinate the Phillip but decided to give it a go to protect those who despised him, he said himself that they would never accept him, Merle made his choice to die knowing Daryl would never leave the group and that he could never join it. RIP Merle
Great point
I Know its sad tho he was my favourite character on the show to this day that'll never change
Wow.. very true point.
You have to admit that Merle could have been what the grope really needed. He was a good fighter and he was loyal to those who he thought deserved it. and in all honesty they never earned it. He got himself killed because he thought it was the only way he could show what he could do for the grope and the worse part was that they will never know what he sacrificed. He was cold,mean and rude. but he wasn't evil and the grope lost what could have been a grate ally. Like if you agree :)
The Grope? Do you mean the group?
Personally, while Rick was the leader, I just called it the "Ricktatorship"
***** Sorry I hate it when I miss spell. Yes I mean Group ;)
Merle was just what the grape needed
With a name Christopher Johnson thought your spelling would be alittle bette,r we understand you though.😅 hehe
It brakes my heart seeing daryl crying. Rip Merle. He was one of the best characters of TWD ❤️
"I ain't beggin' you!"
That line will forever be remembered when you think of Merle.
I can't get over of Merle's death. I was traumatized when i saw him died and depressed. They killed the best actor in the show. Merle ( Michael Rooker ).
Rip Merle You're one of my favorite characters in TWD since the beginning. I misx you Merle Dixon.
God I miss you Merle.
Best damn character in The Walking Dead.. My favorite between both the comics and the show.. One of my favorite actors as well, Michael Rooker has such a menacing southern voice, and he always plays the badass henchmen type... I wish we could have seen him and Daryl interact a bit more, when they did they argued alot, I would have loved to seen them take out a group of The Governor's men together.. Merle Dixon rules..
im not fan of the character but more of the actor he did a fucking great job with merle. micheal rooker is damn good actor. wish i could see more of him
Great edit! Merle had not that much time on the show but it was impactful. And he was on the path to change, so he was a better person in the end
TWD was never as good when they killed him..
same goes for Shane
Hakyfuzz Merle was the show’s best after Shane, when both of them were gone there was an energy that just wasn’t there anymore.
@@thefakenotckh5062 exactly
Season 3 was the last of the elite TWD After Merle dies
oh man, right in the feels yet again
The Begging scenes are Fantastic on this video Great job!!!!!!!!
+Jack Marko Thanks so much!!!
I commented on this video 6 years ago and I left a comment on your more recent Joker edit as well, and I must say... I am glad I found you so long ago. I went back to this to somewhat compare how much you’ve improved, and I’m STILL awestruck by the thought and effort you put into these videos. Don’t let anyone doubt your talent. I live in small Ohio town, and I remember how many mornings I’d watch your videos before getting up for school. I graduated 4 years ago and still remember every video I watched by you. That’s how much I enjoyed them. 🥰 thank you!
RIP Merle . Heroes are Forgotten Legends Never Die you went out a beast
Merle just needed to be handled like Daryl was in season 2. If people would've given Merle a chance, he would've become their second strongest ally (and in //some// aspects better than Daryl.) It was a shame that they had to treat him like garbage and make him feel like he could never be a good man. Also, my ship sunk before it even sailed. Merchonne would've been so hot. Michonne and Merle had insane chemistry. They kind of reminded me of a warped Zoe and Wash (from Firefly.) RIP Merle. ;^;
Norman Reedus in that last scene is amazing.
This is amazing, great job!!!
+Hally O'Brien Thanks so much!!
Good ol' Merle.. Should be last man standing in TWD universe! 😲
Omg i cry...
Merle is one of the most underrated Characters in twd I just wish he had more screen time
I always come back to your videos over and over again, they are unforgettable. You have a talent beyond anyone else. If you enjoy editing you should make a career out of it, you have the skill.
I have watched this.. SO many times... Merle, is my second favorite Walking Dead character in the series. You did an AMAZING job Heather! Well done!!
“I ain’t gonna beg you now... I ain’t gonna beg, I ain’t begging you!!”
Merle was raw as fuckkkk and I genuinely wish they could have got him to join the family whole-heartedly despite the shit with Maggie and Glen debacle lol
One of my favorite TWD characters.
Great tribute.
I love this!!! It feel so like a preview for a movie! GOOD JOB!
Thank you so much!!!!
This video is just goddamn awesome and those begging scenes...man, that´s pure perfection.
Killed off too soon. Merle was one of the most intriguing characters.
my favourite walking dead tv series character
Merle why did you leave us:(
StrangeWolf he left the show cause he had other careers
Very good message of redemption with Merle, don't think many people saw that coming.
I didn't become shit that I didn't want to become.
I love your brother you and Daryl would be a asome team.
THERE CAN BE ONLY ONE!
@@leonacrow1115 i bet u r marred and have children now
Married*
Merle still rocks
this is seriously the best tribute i have ever seen
This was an epic video Heather. Nice job
Rewatching TWD and realizing how much good Merle secretly wanted to do. He became a monster because he was raised by one. But deep down he could’ve been as good as Daryl. He was just scared to feel and let himself be that good man. The way he was raised, being that good man meant weakness. He cut Michonne loose and let her go back to the prison, tried to stop the Governor, and took out as many of the Woodbury soldiers as he could in the process. He kept track of how many living people he had killed. 16. Just like Michonne said, the real truly evil people? They don’t care. Their actions don’t weigh on them. But Merle felt all the weight of his actions. He kept score. He remembered. He tried his best to save his brother. When it came down to it, Merle Dixon went down trying to do the right thing.
I think TPTB were suprised at how much audiences liked Merle and they killed him off too soon. Great vid!
Merle is my favorite. Nice tribute!
Not only did MERLE Saw off his own hand. He limped to safety while losing blood, sealed the wound, and turned the stump into a WEAPON. That's pioneer ingenuity at its most BAD ASS FINEST!! You Rock Merle!
Merle🖤!
Michael Rooker brought me here! And im really glad he did 'cause this is one of the best TWD videos i have ever seen! Awesome work! Im so sad that Merle had to die :(( But he died as a hero!
My favorite character
Zack Hemmsey music + Your editing = Amazing
Merl was awesome to watch. He will be missed. He sure went out in a blaze of glory. I'm glad he tried to redeem himself and do the right thing by taking out the Govenor.
You're still a legend for this video nothing has changed
Holy wow. I usually despise these fan made compilations but holy wow! You're good. Absolutely brilliant. Me likey!
That was amazing editing skills my friend
I loved merle :) a fitting tribute
Merle: hey little brother
Daryl: yeah..?
Merle: I’ll be waiting for you on the other side.
This would be a PERFECT trailer for a Merle movie/video game
OMG I am crying. I still miss Merle so much :(
Savor Yeah I really loved Merle and cried when he died :(
by far the most interisting charakter on the whole show. Michael Rooker a god among actors!
This video was FANTASTIC. Props to you, heather. You did a great job!
Oh so many feelings... :( Why do you have to be so good at bringing out these feelings? This is absolutely stunning! Amazing work! ;)
HEATHER!!! Your videos are ART!! THANK YOU BABE!!! TEEEEEEAAARRSS!!!! You So understand the human condition! Keep it up!!!!!
FREAKING AMAZING!!! He had so much potential and he was such an interesting character! I wish they hadn't kill him
+Your Angel why would you think that? (I'm really curious about Merle not being for the new world order)
Thank you man. I know everyone thinks i am the bad guy but i was doing what i did to find and protect my baby brotha. The reason i beat up T-Dog was because e tried to take control. The reason i beat Glenn was to find Daryl. Everything i did i did for baby D. So yeah, i will do wats necessary.
All the comments, comparing Shane and Merle hurts my soul.
Merle is by far the most amazing human and no one can change my mind--
Amazing montage. merle will be missed alot,he was such a complex character that gave the show abut more passass!
This is my favourite video of yours. Loved Merle. Thank you for making this. :)
OMG THIS IS AMAZING AND IT'S THE THEME OF FALLING SKIES
Merle was my favourite character. He was so cool X(
A great summary of the character. Michael Rooker must have had the time of his life playing this role.
if i were softer, i would sob over merle
I want to Cry Now. This is beautiful.
Best character of TWD
Very good video shows merles personality and how he became what he was when he died.
I ain't gonna beg
I'm not begging you!!!
The most badass death ever in the entire series
Again, absolutly stunning heather! You are so taleneted! Its insane!
Finally, a true Merle Dixon fan.
Nice video :D
That really sucks he's dead but that's The Walking Dead, tons of people die
This is a great video and you do the best walking dead tributes I know.
This is awesome! R.I.P Merle. the Badass character of the show!
Beautiful! Man I really miss Merle now... Great use of Zack Hemsey, he's got awesome songs. Finale tonight!
Falling Skies theme with a TWD video? Awsomeness!
Merle was a great character
I'm sorry don't underestimate Merle he's a fucking badass
Strong character. Really gonna miss him.
This is everything that is Merle
Merle has gone on to better things....GOTG
Oh my god, your channel is one of the best on youtube, Well done! I love your videos! Greets from Germany.
All i know you are the best in this thing :) you can make a video without spoilers for that every one can see your epic work .like i remember there one video for breaking bad without spoiler and i really love it and it is one of my favourite :)
that "sorry Brother" at the end...
im still mad about merles death, its hard for a merle fanboy to process even though it happened months ago. merles always taught me to care about the people who deserve it. this october when i watch its gunna feel lonely.
Shane and Merle were the most real persons in the show. They were expressing themselves as the genuine article.
i cry so hard! amazing video!
Great tribute!
This looks like a Merle solo movie
This is awesome sweetie..you did an incredible good job with this! I still can't believe he's gone though..such a waste..:((