@@truegrit9202 It happened when his character was first introduced, and it was revealed how he had survived for so long. He was a priest, who was such a coward that let his entire congregation get eaten alive, while he was safe inside, listening to them die. I guess it just didn't sit well with people who can't separate the actor from their performance.
Seriously? Death threats for palying a roll according to script? I hate the shit Kennedy did with Star Wars, yet I would never threat her, I just don't watch her shit.
@@satchelraidincoming636 i remember when this app called flappy bird was the most downloaded app. the owner of the app shut it down because he would get literally thousands of death threats from shitty people who were mad they were bad.
The walking dead has two characters who completely changed. Most characters get worse over time, some smarter and some who thrive. But two of them stick out above the others and that are Garbriel and Carol. The were both the kind of people you'd expect to die first. Needed protection from others and slowly became the most cunning, smartest, strongest and most feared characters while still holding on to their morals. They became not just better but the best version of themselves. Ofcorse they aren't perfect and make mistakes just like any other.
Can't talk about Gabriel (haven't watched since season 6) BUT carol is exactly how youb write good, compelling and strong characters, regardless of gender. Not this bullshit assholes like Kennedy or Smith try to force feed the audience. You need a character the audienced cares for, all the rest comes after that
I think Daryl and Aaron deserve some consideration along with Gabriel and Carol. The four of them undergo massive changes in different ways, which is why they are the four best characters the show has had.
@@declanhr240 Correct me if I'm wrong, could it be other characters were allowed to shine after Rick was "killed"? I mean, before it was him and occasionaly somebody else
@@bladerunner3314 I completely agree. That’s kind of why I hope Rick doesn’t get reintroduced in this finale season and instead they give his comic book death to a character like Daryl.
Man characters like Gabriel, Aaron and many others are so great due to their characters going through so many changes yet they're still as great as they where in older seasons.
Aaron was way ahead of the curve with the alexandrians. He knew how to survive out in the world, not even alexandrias runners were competent, it was just him and eric that could survive out for any length of time
He joined when TWD was in its prime peak golden era ✨ & he’s an OG now, he’s one of those characters that you hated in the beginning then turned out to be one of the favorites
ONE OF MY FAVORITE CHARACTERS. He is a badass! I love the transition he had, from a scared priest to a protector who wouldnt hesistate to kill to save himself and his people. I remember when I used to say he should have died in ep 16. But I'm glad hes still here. I'm glad hes still around. Cant wait to see more of him in the second half of season 11. As stated, I hope he reunites with Rosita
Gabriel has earned his keep and has become a fearless leader in the eyes of Rick. Rick has changed the minds of even the weak and cowardly. People aren’t born brave. They’re molded by experience. Molded by change. It’s our greatest self.
Went from a character that everyone was just expecting to die and wished to die to the resident bad ass and one of the most beloved characters in the series.
A lot of people didn't realized that at first he was afraid and not really trusting of Rick and his group. But as time when on. He saw that Rick and his people weren't what he thought they were. He realized that they were just good people trying survive in a world where they've all lost so much. As time kept passing on he saw Rick as more than just a leader. He became part of his family. And through the years, he learned to survive, fight, and trust his new family. He was also finally able to let the past go. Through that he became God's fearless soldier. And now he's just badass. It's crazy how much he has change. I couldn't imagine what would've happened if he never met Rick. I'm just glad that he's still alive and kicking asz lol.
I like how Gabriel isnt lile any other Religeous Character in a Zombie Movie/Series, He never loses his faith but still acts like the other characters and wont hesitate to kill a Zombie.
Father Gabriel really has one of the best charecter redemption stories by far. Like he wasn't a villain like neegan but he was extremely unlikable. By the end he was a top 10 favorite charecter hell maybe even top 5 tbh. But number 1 will forever be Glenn. R.I.P Glenn
Me: I hate Gabriel Gabriel: Our prayers have been answered. God will save Alexandria, because God has given us the courage to save it ourselves. Me: I love Gabriel
Gabriel changed so much for the better. He is for sure one of my favorite devolpments. And i know right. That church speech was perfect, from that point he was becoming a real good person for the group.
Gabriel is one of my favourites characters he has grown sooo much on me each new season he is in from a coward to a BADASS fighter , survivor, (loyal, and a true great friend/ family member) Rick saved a lot of people including Gabriel making him family
Gabriels speech in the church was so underrated his arc is amazing and seeing him in the ones who live is amazing just for jadis is beautiful in so many ways ❤️
I enjoy and love characters like these who start of weak and cowardice because this is what all of the population would act it’s basic human nature, characters like Eugene, carol, and Gabriel are some of my favorites cause it depicts the ability that humans have to evolve when the situations call for it not immediately but over time
I really disliked his character at first and didn’t think he would last for very long at all, but he came so far and he slowly became one of my favorites 🥺
When I think about it, currently, Gab basically has the position Rick would've likely had right now in the show. Head of the council. The people who make the final decision. That's crazy when you think of who and what he was in season 5. One of my favorites now too.
Even though I've never watched a full episode of TWD. Gabriel is one of and always has been one of my favourite characters. Everyone would react differently to how a situation happens, some freeze, some sacrifice, some act. Gabriel just did what he thought he could to survive. And it kept him alive.
Amazing and a testament to the writing and Robert Kirkman’s worldbuilding how some of the biggest cowards become the greatest characters: Carol Peletier, Eugene Porter, Gabriel Stokes
Gabriel is a Servant of God. And a Servant of God is a Servant of his people. And by God, Father Gabriel is serving up Fresh Whoop-Ass to protect his people.
Depending on how you viewed Carol killing and burning the sick people during the prison arc you could possibly make a case for her. Though I understand why she did it
Father Gabriel is literally the best priest in the series, so glad AMC didn't kill him off cause in the comics he got devoured by walkers because of beta. EDIT: fun fact in prison carol was supposed to be the one who died, not T-DOG just like in the comics, in carols death she got bit by a walker on a neck, and T-DOG was closing the gate until he heard Carol's scream on the background, he turned around and saw 2 walkers devouring carol, but T-DOG was always late to the set they have no choice but to fire him and let carol to take his role overtime due to character developement.
*it's incredible to see how Gabriel has changed over the course of the serie,from a fearful coward to a courageous and loyal character who kills Both the dead and the living with such cold of feelings..great evolution*
This is so well put together. Very good job on the video. You have such a talent. Hope you find a career job doing this, because it's that good. You would be incredible at putting together movie/tv trailers.
One thing looknig back at this vid was how Gabriel walked through the land of the dead and killed a few, but came back to Alexandria without a stain on his white shirt...
He was a coward and those are the scariest type of people because they have the potential to flip on you and you won’t see it coming. Atleast he became brave.
I hope Seth Gilliam is proud of himself for playing this role. It was really cool to watch this character change. I wish Beth and Sasha went further. But I appreciate the work these people put into the story. Gabriel was one of my favorites even if I didn't like him at times. Great actor. This was a really cool character. There were so many that came and went and they were all interesting. Even Lori and Andrea, Jackie and Jenner and Ed. Tyrese definitely had me crying. I appreciate these stories and father Gabe was pretty damn awesome
What's very interesting and a testament to the show is that there were so many characters that had outstanding arcs. Gabriel in particular. He could have wound up like Gregory. He almost loses his life saving Gregory and does lose his eye, but he became a beacon of resilience and courage in Alexandria and remained steadfast to his friends and loved ones.
Started as a cowered and then a scared cowered and then pathetic scared coward then a lost priest then a man who found his courage and then from there slowly built himself to be a religious badass. He makes Christianity look cool
Been a fan of his since Starship Troopers. Have gotten a chance to meet and know him pretty well. One of the kindest, sweetest people you could ever meet :)
@@thegagbadaluta I guess one could argue that he went from having his soul suspended in the sky (closer to god), to descending into darkness. Just a little hidden meaning idk. But it can be looked at in both ways.
I know from the beginning how Gabriel tried to defend his faith so strongly , and finally God gave a way that is strength and courage to face all and accept what is in today's world where steadfastness and faith in everyone has disappeared almost including himself (faith). God bless you ❤️
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Carol
@@fakeclipz2496 Carol?
@@angieroxy7550 carol?? still have to do her story though
this is amezing.!
"I'm not very good with guns" becomes best sniper on the show.
More than Sasha?
@@dpgamezderek8137 ofc not, but she's dead so..
😃
Not to mention he's got one eye now
ikr I hated this guy so much when he first appeared
I remember when his character was introduced, the actor recieved death threats for how badly he was hated. Now, he's a fan favorite. Crazy lol
Really ? Death threats. He didn’t even kill anyone of note.
@@truegrit9202 It happened when his character was first introduced, and it was revealed how he had survived for so long. He was a priest, who was such a coward that let his entire congregation get eaten alive, while he was safe inside, listening to them die. I guess it just didn't sit well with people who can't separate the actor from their performance.
Seriously? Death threats for palying a roll according to script?
I hate the shit Kennedy did with Star Wars, yet I would never threat her, I just don't watch her shit.
@@SunflowerMonroe7612 WTF is wrong with people?
@@satchelraidincoming636 i remember when this app called flappy bird was the most downloaded app. the owner of the app shut it down because he would get literally thousands of death threats from shitty people who were mad they were bad.
The walking dead has two characters who completely changed. Most characters get worse over time, some smarter and some who thrive. But two of them stick out above the others and that are Garbriel and Carol. The were both the kind of people you'd expect to die first. Needed protection from others and slowly became the most cunning, smartest, strongest and most feared characters while still holding on to their morals. They became not just better but the best version of themselves. Ofcorse they aren't perfect and make mistakes just like any other.
Agreed 100000%! I can't put one above the other in whose change was more dramatic. Both were amazing and still is.
Can't talk about Gabriel (haven't watched since season 6) BUT carol is exactly how youb write good, compelling and strong characters, regardless of gender. Not this bullshit assholes like Kennedy or Smith try to force feed the audience.
You need a character the audienced cares for, all the rest comes after that
I think Daryl and Aaron deserve some consideration along with Gabriel and Carol. The four of them undergo massive changes in different ways, which is why they are the four best characters the show has had.
@@declanhr240 Correct me if I'm wrong, could it be other characters were allowed to shine after Rick was "killed"?
I mean, before it was him and occasionaly somebody else
@@bladerunner3314 I completely agree. That’s kind of why I hope Rick doesn’t get reintroduced in this finale season and instead they give his comic book death to a character like Daryl.
This my favorite character he's the most changed character in my opinion.
I'm real tied with Gabriel and Eugene if it comes to change. Aaron is also up there, but the first 2 are really different from the start
Agreed but I feel like Gabriel is taking a turn for the worst especially when he said "god isnt here anymore" or summin like that
Carol Peletier is the real #1. Gabriel is easily #2 in that regard. My favorite characters are the ones who were heavily shaped by the apocalypse.
He went from being a scared, cowardly little priest to a badass creepy ass mf.
Same
Man characters like Gabriel, Aaron and many others are so great due to their characters going through so many changes yet they're still as great as they where in older seasons.
Aaron was way ahead of the curve with the alexandrians. He knew how to survive out in the world, not even alexandrias runners were competent, it was just him and eric that could survive out for any length of time
Aaron was already a survivor before the group arrived
I don’t care what people say Gabriel story one interesting thing. Once a faithful and religious man. Now a faithful and kind leader
yea, his growth is so amazing in the serie. Better than the comics
Idk how kind he is :D
as soon as he says the “God has given us the courage to save it ourselves” speech he becomes a great character and one of my favorites
from coward to badass ! could not have asked for this guy to be more cooler GOD love him
God xD
More cooler isn't proper grammer you'd say more cool or just cooler. More cooler makes you sound like a retard.
So many good quotes from him, goodness me I love it
To be badas you have to accept that coward is badass because knowing to run away on things and when not to run
Did anyone else notice he has three character phases? Holy man, warrior, and friend. A trinity...
Yea thats how I like to see it
I’m glad he survived this long, Gabriel has a great story arc and he is makings it work as a half blind priest
finally a black guy actually makes it through the show and lives
😂😂😂😂😂😂
Gabriel is a very good character because he changed from a coward to a great fighter 💪🏽i like him
I 100% agree. He is one of my favorite still standing characters
@@twdheart948 Gabriel and Rosita didn't like them at first but now they are my fav
Peak character development
He joined when TWD was in its prime peak golden era ✨ & he’s an OG now, he’s one of those characters that you hated in the beginning then turned out to be one of the favorites
No no no no the golden age of twd was s1 and s2
@@blacknonbinarydisabledlesbian ok
ONE OF MY FAVORITE CHARACTERS. He is a badass! I love the transition he had, from a scared priest to a protector who wouldnt hesistate to kill to save himself and his people.
I remember when I used to say he should have died in ep 16. But I'm glad hes still here. I'm glad hes still around. Cant wait to see more of him in the second half of season 11. As stated, I hope he reunites with Rosita
:D I'm glad you loved it ^^
This coward is now a badass. Very well written character.
Gabriel and Negan made the best scenes together. They were made for! 💞💞
That is a very mature attitude Father.......Not the father
@@MistahJay7 They do have a bromance. Negan was the first character to open up to "Gabey."
Rick, Daryl, Maggie, Carol, Eugene and Gabriel has had some of the best character development in this show.
And Aaron imo
And negan
Gabriel has earned his keep and has become a fearless leader in the eyes of Rick. Rick has changed the minds of even the weak and cowardly. People aren’t born brave. They’re molded by experience. Molded by change. It’s our greatest self.
Him saying ‘god isn’t here anymore’ shows that at the end he lost his faith, but not his belief
What?😂 He lost his faith but not his belief? Thats like saying he didn't lose his hand he lost an arm. It's the same fucking thing.
Went from a character that everyone was just expecting to die and wished to die
to the resident bad ass and one of the most beloved characters in the series.
He turned into one of the coolest characters in the show, love his walk and his black hat look. For me TWD is Maggie, Negan, Daryl, Carol and Gabriel.
Rick? Coral?
A lot of people didn't realized that at first he was afraid and not really trusting of Rick and his group. But as time when on. He saw that Rick and his people weren't what he thought they were. He realized that they were just good people trying survive in a world where they've all lost so much. As time kept passing on he saw Rick as more than just a leader. He became part of his family. And through the years, he learned to survive, fight, and trust his new family. He was also finally able to let the past go. Through that he became God's fearless soldier. And now he's just badass. It's crazy how much he has change. I couldn't imagine what would've happened if he never met Rick. I'm just glad that he's still alive and kicking asz lol.
"I'm not good with guns"
A while later
"Gabriel is one of our best sharpshooters"
Previously he locked the door for his own safety in the church, now he is willing to die to open the door to save everyone
I like how Gabriel isnt lile any other Religeous Character in a Zombie Movie/Series, He never loses his faith but still acts like the other characters and wont hesitate to kill a Zombie.
Father Gabriel really has one of the best charecter redemption stories by far. Like he wasn't a villain like neegan but he was extremely unlikable. By the end he was a top 10 favorite charecter hell maybe even top 5 tbh.
But number 1 will forever be Glenn. R.I.P Glenn
Anyways... Back to it.
His television character is so much more fleshed out than his comic counterpart.
Me: I hate Gabriel
Gabriel: Our prayers have been answered. God will save Alexandria, because God has given us the courage to save it ourselves.
Me: I love Gabriel
Gabriel changed so much for the better. He is for sure one of my favorite devolpments. And i know right. That church speech was perfect, from that point he was becoming a real good person for the group.
Gabriel is one of my favourites characters he has grown sooo much on me each new season he is in from a coward to a BADASS fighter , survivor, (loyal, and a true great friend/ family member) Rick saved a lot of people including Gabriel making him family
Gabriel grew so much, thanks to Rick's group
Gabriels speech in the church was so underrated his arc is amazing and seeing him in the ones who live is amazing just for jadis is beautiful in so many ways ❤️
Apart from Carol, Gabriel had one of the best character developments in TWD
I enjoy and love characters like these who start of weak and cowardice because this is what all of the population would act it’s basic human nature, characters like Eugene, carol, and Gabriel are some of my favorites cause it depicts the ability that humans have to evolve when the situations call for it not immediately but over time
I really disliked his character at first and didn’t think he would last for very long at all, but he came so far and he slowly became one of my favorites 🥺
I am 99% of the time disappointed when I click on one of these compilations, and I was 100% impressed with this one. Very well done 👏
When I think about it, currently, Gab basically has the position Rick would've likely had right now in the show. Head of the council. The people who make the final decision. That's crazy when you think of who and what he was in season 5. One of my favorites now too.
Even though I've never watched a full episode of TWD. Gabriel is one of and always has been one of my favourite characters. Everyone would react differently to how a situation happens, some freeze, some sacrifice, some act. Gabriel just did what he thought he could to survive. And it kept him alive.
Go watch it, tf are you waiting for? There's tons of sites with it and even youtube playlists.
When I said back in season 8 that he was my fav character, after Glenn died, everyone called me crazy. Now look at the one eyed sniper preacher go.
honestly one of the character who changed drastically, from god to machete
Super interested in Gabriel now that the final episode is upon us. A great character with such great growth. "Praying" that his stories continues on
One of my favorite characters in the series. A complete badass now. Losing that eye turned him into a savage
Man the crazy look Rick has in his eyes around this point is scary. Lincoln's a good actor.
Forgiveness is between the Lord and the individual.
Gabriel just sets up the meeting.
Gabriel: God isn’t here anymore
God is always with us
Bro he’s like 1 of the most underrated characters
Amazing and a testament to the writing and Robert Kirkman’s worldbuilding how some of the biggest cowards become the greatest characters: Carol Peletier, Eugene Porter, Gabriel Stokes
Omg his transformation 🔥
The Walking dead is really good at creating cowards who turn into heroes
Carl's best student. Pupil definitely pick up everything from his master. Such a badass Negan, respected him.
Gabriel is a Servant of God. And a Servant of God is a Servant of his people.
And by God, Father Gabriel is serving up Fresh Whoop-Ass to protect his people.
Season 5 he wouldn’t touch a walker. Season 11 he has the most Reaper kills.
“Again with the toothpick…”
What most people didn’t know was that he was a hardened cop from Baltimore before the outbreak.
Best redemption characters in TWD
1. Negan. (Idc about you Glenn lovers, negan is great in my eyes)
2. Gabriel
3. Morgan
Who did I miss?
Depending on how you viewed Carol killing and burning the sick people during the prison arc you could possibly make a case for her. Though I understand why she did it
Father Gabriel is literally the best priest in the series, so glad AMC didn't kill him off cause in the comics he got devoured by walkers because of beta.
EDIT: fun fact in prison carol was supposed to be the one who died, not T-DOG just like in the comics, in carols death she got bit by a walker on a neck, and T-DOG was closing the gate until he heard Carol's scream on the background, he turned around and saw 2 walkers devouring carol, but T-DOG was always late to the set they have no choice but to fire him and let carol to take his role overtime due to character developement.
*it's incredible to see how Gabriel has changed over the course of the serie,from a fearful coward to a courageous and loyal character who kills Both the dead and the living with such cold of feelings..great evolution*
Never delete this video, i love it so much!
:D
This is so well put together. Very good job on the video. You have such a talent. Hope you find a career job doing this, because it's that good. You would be incredible at putting together movie/tv trailers.
One thing looknig back at this vid was how Gabriel walked through the land of the dead and killed a few, but came back to Alexandria without a stain on his white shirt...
And also without closing the gate
Imagine you’re on the brink of death being eaten alive on a road and suddenly you hear a crazy priest yell “IM READY!”
He has become badass. That Harlan scene and his eye getting merked def played a part
I hope to god he makes it I went from despising him when he was first introduced to one of my favorites characters, absolute badass
The arc of father Gabriel is what real character development looks like to the fuckin letter
He was a coward and those are the scariest type of people because they have the potential to flip on you and you won’t see it coming. Atleast he became brave.
I love his bromance with Eugene. They were just so alike but so different at the same time.
Gabe and Carol had the best turnaround storylines in the entire show.
I really liked his arch and how much it deviated from the comics. Great character, much like Carrol. The weakest became the strongest.
Gabriel is an incredible character
It's always the priests unfamiliar with weapons who turn out to be a natural.
FUCKING HELL! AMAZING!!! I can't believe I'm saying it, but #GabrielStokes has become by far one of my most favorite characters
This is definitely one of my favorite characters like come on the growth in this guy💯
Brilliant!! I love Gabriel now😆
:D
I am so happy to see him back in the ones who live, I just had to remind myself of everything he has been threw and I love his character ❤
Love your Story videos! Great job!
thank you a lot ^^
@@twdheart948 go easy on the flashing transitions????
Gabriel, Negan and Daryl carried Season 11 on their backs.
I hope Seth Gilliam is proud of himself for playing this role. It was really cool to watch this character change. I wish Beth and Sasha went further. But I appreciate the work these people put into the story. Gabriel was one of my favorites even if I didn't like him at times. Great actor. This was a really cool character. There were so many that came and went and they were all interesting. Even Lori and Andrea, Jackie and Jenner and Ed. Tyrese definitely had me crying. I appreciate these stories and father Gabe was pretty damn awesome
Oz, The Wire, Walking Dead. He's been in some incredible tv shows.
What's very interesting and a testament to the show is that there were so many characters that had outstanding arcs. Gabriel in particular. He could have wound up like Gregory. He almost loses his life saving Gregory and does lose his eye, but he became a beacon of resilience and courage in Alexandria and remained steadfast to his friends and loved ones.
Gabriel is so goated. I didn’t like him at first and expected him to die in a couple episodes and now he’s one of my favorites
I love gabriel now, hes come a long way
Literally my favorite character since day one
Started as a cowered and then a scared cowered and then pathetic scared coward then a lost priest then a man who found his courage and then from there slowly built himself to be a religious badass. He makes Christianity look cool
Idk why he received death threats, dude was amazing as carver from the wire and gabriel. Seth is a great actor ppl are silly
This is the best damn thing I have seen in weeks thank you for this I just love Gabriel in the show he is on my favourites
Been a fan of his since Starship Troopers. Have gotten a chance to meet and know him pretty well. One of the kindest, sweetest people you could ever meet :)
RECOS ROUGH NECKS!!!
I want to meet Seth soooo bad
His story has the best transformation ever it's like going from earth's core to the sky
Or maybe vice versa? 🤷♂️
@@Samari181 how
How it's vice versa
@@thegagbadaluta I guess one could argue that he went from having his soul suspended in the sky (closer to god), to descending into darkness. Just a little hidden meaning idk. But it can be looked at in both ways.
@@Samari181 okay now i get it
I said from the start, "There is a badass in there, somewhere."
Negan getting crept out by Gabriel still makes me laugh to this day, man knew he's got a lot of sins to atone for. 😂
Fav line when he in the second half of season 11 kills Jensen and says: “There’s no Jensen,
You can call me Gabriel”
Most people, during a zombie apocalypse, turn into a bad ass. It's admirable.
Great vid! Thank you for the amazing content! Gabriel really progresses wonderfully during TWD. So happy to see his story put together, this way.
People like to give Daryl the most credit for growth. But he was always good. Gab and Negan are the real ones.
A bit of a miss not to add Negan asking Gabe if non of his folks has gotten sick from doing the gut trick before saying they're from Georgia
I know from the beginning how Gabriel tried to defend his faith so strongly , and finally God gave a way that is strength and courage to face all and accept what is in today's world where steadfastness and faith in everyone has disappeared almost including himself (faith). God bless you ❤️
Wow! Great job. Felt it.
This man has been an outstanding cast member in 3 of ny favorite shows. The Wire, O, and The Walking Dead. I am herr to give this man his flowers🌸🌹
these videos are edited and paced so well
Negan and gabe their bond developed so much from punching him in the face and roasting him to saving him from commonwealth soldiers
2:00 "Gabriel. It's Eugene Porter. We ate dog together. I imagine that connects us for life in some aspect."
Not long after he lost his eye he completed his transformation from Father Gabriel to Archangel Gabriel
Dude shout out to all the chaplains who were deployed..this just reminded me of our chaplain🙏🏼
I can't believe you only have 7k followers with such quality work.