How Father Gabriel Learned to Adapt in the Apocalypse

So the ending of The Walking Dead gave us the conclusion to a lot of different characters. Of course, not everyone got a conclusion because their stories are gonna continue, but for the ones that didn’t get a spin-off show, I think that Father Gabriel had easily the greatest conclusion to his character arc.
0:00 - 0:44 - Intro
0:45 - 3:09 - Phase 1: The Coward
3:10 - 4:50 - Phase 2: The New Page
4:51 - 5:30 - Phase 3: Faithless
5:31 - 7:16 - Phase 4: The New World
7:17 - 8:03 - Phase 5: The Door Opens
8:04 - 10:46 - The Legacy of Father Gabriel
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[@metalcorequeen]

I loved the scene when he opened the gate, it was just the perfect arch for him. Everything came full circle and I think thats the moment he truly and completely forgave himself. It always seemed like he was holding onto that shred of guilt inside himself and risking his own life to open the door was that guilt finally being set free.

[@jaidyes1]

Agreed 🤝

[@ottoww289]

I never looked at it as a moment where he changed but more a moment where we truly got to see how he changed

[@cassandramollura4233]

I'm crying :')

[@ETLettuce]

I also love how Gabriel's vision impairment during his sickness in season 8 is the reason Eugene had the idea for defective bullets after Gabriel made mistakes while constructing bullets

[@cassandramollura4233]

Omg I didn't even notice that!!

[@blakedevitt6948]

But Gabriel purposely tried to sabotage them. Regardless of his vision. Not trying to argue. Just trying to get it straight.

[@logger22]

I liked how Gabriel kept his faith and still preached despite nearly losing it many times and being scolded and even bullied by everyone for still being religious. “God will save Alexandria because He has given the strength to save it ourselves.” is probably one of the best lines on the show and his best line as a character

[@jaidyes1]

Agreed 🤝

[@FezMooseLive]

Truly. I'm not a big religious person, but even I agreed with Gabriel. God doesn't do stuff for us, he gave us the free will and strength to carry on. Gabriel is defiantly top 5 for me.

[@scottd1903]

And if u know the story of the snakes in Egypt from the Bible, exactly how God would respond.

[@shadowclaw7210]

Congratulations on 666th like

[@Marcell2aG]

Absolutely agreed. That line in No Way Out helped solidify it as a Top 5 episode of all time. I love how he kept his faith until the show's end.

[@hylianmango8272]

One thing you missed is that Eugene said that Gabriel behavior when captured by the Saviors pushed him to rig the Saviors ammo which in the end is what made Rick win the war.

[@Jay-Jones]

Re-read your comment. It makes no sense.

[@sylanxolox4194]

​@@Jay-Jones good I'm not the only one who struggled to read that xD

[@hylianmango8272]

@@Jay-Jones Grammatically, yes. The point im making, no.

[@darkphoenix5491]

@@hylianmango8272 what did you try to say?

[@elidhanMC]

@@darkphoenix5491 Seeing Gabriel in the state he was in after the whole Saviors thing is what made Eugene sabotage the Saviors' ammo supply, making their weapons malfunction during the final battle against Rick's group

[@kaylemjoseph8727]

one of the best character development I've ever seen since I went from hating him to respecting him by the end.

[@tytybaby06]

Agreed I felt the same way

[@NessaBear90]

Same

[@viral4983]

the first few seasons he was in i remember just HOPING he’d die, but then he got all badass

[@abbeyredits]

Father Gabe & Eugene easily had some of the best character development of the whole show. Absolutely love them 🙏

[@ndhickson3599]

Carol and Daryl as well. While the first three go from meek cowards to badasses in their own way, Daryl was always badass but he was a total dick at first, and his time with the group and his brothers tragic death shaped him into one of the most lovable and loyal badasses ever

[@cassandramollura4233]

Idk what anyone says but Carol didn't have a great character development for me just yet. She changed a whole lot and it's great and all but I think she's not done with her arc.

[@cassandramollura4233]

Daryl can easily fit into the category! Great and somehow kind of subtle character development. Love the show.

[@philipheng3876]

Gabriel organizing the retreat from the tower and staying behind for a last stand with his shotgun was probably when I truly realised how great he was as a character. I always liked him, but seeing how far he had come made me apreciate him even more. Also it’s clear to me that his role in season 11 was greatly increased with the abscense of basically every big main or supporting character. Which really just made him shine even brighter. Absolutely one of the best characters of the walking dead. Top five for sure

[@Jeanettic]

As someone who couldn’t consistently watch this show after Glen was killed, its nice to see that Gabriel had better character development as the show progressed.

[@MinSunYe]

"We've been praying for God to save our town, but he's given us the strength to save it ourselves." Chills-absolute chills every damn time. Gabe was a coward, hated he was a coward, did the wrong things but was able to take ACCOUNTABILITY for those things and did his damnest to prove himself and worked on himself to be a better person. No matter how savagely badass he becomes, he is still so compassionate and has a spark of optimism and hope when others would have none. Plus, as I always say, there is nothing cooler and more badass than a bloodthirsty priest in the apocalypse

[@_Devil]

Gabriel in the beginning represented the last of the Old World Holdouts, people who thought eventually things would go back to normal on their own and that he didn't need to hurt or kill anything because of it. But I'm glad to see that he got rid of that way of thinking once he encountered the last of Terminus and realized that who he was before the end of the world is dead that he has to be a new man now. Suffice to say, he really became one of my favorite characters in the show

[@JohnnyJohnnyJohnnyJohnnyJohnny]

The only character who changed as much as Gabe was Carol, but her arc was pretty much done after Lydia saved her in 10x16. Gabe had the perfect end to his arc right at the climax of the finale. It was perfectly executed

[@ericgonzales2326]

Gabriel embodies so much of what’s great about the walking dead. Truly getting to see the way a person changes and adapts to a post apocalyptic world. Gabriel’s story feels so complete, and it’s a really compelling one. I’d love to see a video like this for rosita

[@cassandramollura4233]

Yep exactly! The vast majority of people do NOT see what the walking dead is even about and what makes it so great.

[@pyroAdapt]

He went from Father Gabriel to Daddy Gabriel

[@Mr_Cellophane]

I love how he went from cannon fodder to the literal shotgun preacher

[@HomelanderHL2]

His Character Growth was unexpectedly one of the best of the show had. It was slow yet realistic, it took him along time to get a hold of the apocalypse and change his mindset about. Once a Humble Cowardice Priest turned into a Responsible Survivor in the span of 4 seasons is a brilliant character arc.

[@jimmyallgood781]

Absolutely got chills when he opens the gates for the Commonwealth at the end, a direct connection and a complete 180° from when we first met him. WHAT AN ARC. Glad he got more screen time after Rick left. I love his arc so so much. Plus he had one of my favourite human kills in the series, him killing Dante is bruuutal, and my turnng point for his badassery **chefs kiss** Every surviving characters journey and evolution throughout this series is fucking top tier.

[@writerlairchannel2636]

Walking Dead was always great but the only problem is the pacing sometimes

[@ExquisiteKinkyCoils]

I love Father Gabriel. I'd love to see him in one of the spinoffs. His character arc is one of the best on the TWD.

[@PickyPaige]

Gabriel is the MVP in the latter half of the show!

[@roderick8167]

Wow watching this video about Father Gabriel was very interesting and NGL it made me want to maybe go back and watch TWD but the problem is there's like a million seasons of this show including spin-offs and I don't have the time to catch up so I'll just stick with watching these videos about the show 😅😂

[@thethriftytypewriter]

Haha fair enough! I’ll keep making them 😂

[@roderick8167]

@@thethriftytypewriter cool ! 😂🔥

[@lcidd]

You should do one about Euigene next, could be interesting 🤷

[@jamalwest7658]

Aaron is another character who has a tremendous shift from who he was when we met him to who he became later on

[@mistasomen]

how so? He grows, yes, but there are no major changes in how he acts or sees himself and the world. Or am I missing something?

[@thejoshh5706]

@@mistasomenFrom what i remember, his conversation with Michonne in the whisperers arc was when he was starting to develop more. “Im goddamn sick of being nice” he says.

[@eli_da_man_]

Gabriel is one of my favorite Characters and is often underrated. Another amazing and very underrated character is Aaron. I'd love to see you do a character analysis on him someday!!

[@jesuschrist8054]

We cannot forget the scene with him and Aaron after being caught by the man with the revolver who forced them to play Russian roulette. Gabe literally talked this man down and was ministering to him all while being moments from death and then when the Man released them and started crying Gabe killed him ruthlessly.

[@Saintballer420]

Your wrap up on Gabriel was perfect, he is an incredible passive character and loved the conversation he had with the Reaper's priest! Would love to see a video on Rosita or Eugene

[@Eliot_86]

Gabrial Aron and Princess are some of my favourite underrated characters! They all make my top 10 list easily and they aren’t talked about enough!

[@Cultofrank]

I love Gabriel’s rise of importance as the show goes on

[@chloflo6338]

I think gabe is one of my favourite characters, he is so instrumental in so many ways.

[@tytybaby06]

You should do one of these on all our group member! Rosita, Sasha, & Eugene next!

[@astelevey]

to me, Gabriel has always been one of the more realistic characters (with Glenn being the most). His actions make sense, he wavers between his beliefs as he sees more about the world. With survival being key, he lies or deceives while maintaining some level of trust just to live on. Naturally a coward, while naturally being strong. and unlike other people where it took like instantly to become ruthless killers, it was only until the final couple seasons where he felt on par with the rest in combat and leadership.

[@emperorell9323]

This is really well made video. Thank you for taking the time to make it! I really enjoyed it!

[@slatedragon9358]

I was so excited for this video to come out

[@thethriftytypewriter]

Well now you get to see this one (and all future ones) early! Welcome to being a channel member and thank you!

[@evannadeau5560]

I think one of the biggest changes for Gabriel is when he is being held hostage in the warehouse and kills that crazy guy, that is something that he NEVER would have done before

[@bmc6905]

he’s such an amazing character and honestly i feel like people don’t appreciate him enough

[@xowavee]

didnt realise when watching but your right how fitting it is for his arc to end w him opening the gate to let them in when his start was leaving the door shut in his start at the church

[@Cosmic_Espeon]

Gabriel went from needing shitting pants to making everyone that runs into him need shitting pants, and I love that about him. That "Call me Gabriel" line was both hilarious and powerful as well. Seeing him go from a coward to a great and fantastic leader and supporting character was fantastic.

[@kallum1108]

Twd has some really good character development, Gabriel and Carol are some prime examples!

[@zzoa.]

He does go from useless annoyance to total badass! I finished the show bc of this channel & community lol and I really liked what they did with Gabriel! Plus he just looks so badass. Still can't wait to watch the spin offs with you all!

[@voyager4135]

Easily became my second favorite character after Rick, his entire story arc was so great

[@splooshx.c3222]

He was my third favorite character in the show by the end. The part where he “sacrifices” himself to save Judith and the rest of the kids in season 10 was probably the best scene in the last few seasons of the show. If they were going to kill off Gabriel that would’ve been the perfect scene to do it in.

[@multifantv1245]

Amazing analysis. I kind of wish you covered the parts in season 10 and 11 where we see the darkest side of Gabriel tho because we get to see him really adapting to the apocalypse and doing what he feels he needs to do to survive

[@gamenuss22]

You speak out of my Soul 👌🏻Amazing Video

[@OldLadyintheShoe]

I loved this character and this actor. Seth Gilliam showed off his range as an actor. Ft. Gabriel went from coward to badazz. I think he had a similar character arc to Eugene (in a way) so you should do him next! 😅

[@bahaanoune6042]

first show : run Gabrielle season 11:run its Gabrielle

[@paolaalexandrabaena7591]

please make one about Rosita, in the back of my mind i remember her talking about some pretty dark stuff she lived before the downfall

[@ohshitwadup5145]

Excited to see this one

[@RedAnimal100]

Loved the video. I always loved the actor from Teen Wolf so when he appeared in walking dead i was excited. Analysis was on point for his character

[@scared-pancake7811]

I watched the finale for the first time yesterday while on my work break i really wanted to cry when he opened the gate because i realized he came full circle

[@candimcbee1617]

Father gabe became a badass. I remember watching the finale live and when he opened the gate I got goosebumps and teared up, remembering where he came from. He had a great ending and character arc.

[@ruizbrian1051]

Great topic for a video. In some ways he fills the role Hershel where he brings sage-like wisdom. And let's not leave out his interaction the reaper's priest. He was an important of Gabriel's arc.

[@ThePercussionRealm]

Great analysis! I remember the exact point that I became a Gabe fan. When he said "God has already saved Alexandria. Because he has given us the power to save it ourselves." That was in 6.09 Now Way Out. His face was full of power and confidence. The coward was gone. After that point I loved him. Yes I wish he had more screentime at different points but it is what it is. It is cool that he got a complete fleshed out arc. Other characters died before their arcs were complete (Noah, Jesus, T dog) or their arcs got rushed in to a hero's death (Merle). I think you should do a character analysis on Hershel next. That would be a great one.

[@Loladfg]

,,He moved on from Jadis go Gabe“ love that line lol

[@BigScoutFlag]

*"You just scared the sht out of me!" - Negan*

[@KynG5]

I feel like while TWD suffered when released episode by episode, month by month, I feel like binging it is the best way to experience it, with its... shall we say "unique" storytelling style. Gabriel really shines through TWD when you watch his whole tale unfold in full, and I was really happy with where he landed at the end of S11

[@BorZoi_]

Another great video ❤

[@cliffjumper416]

I recommend that you cover Eugene. My first time watching the show, i thought he was a bafoon but once i started watching the show again, i see that hes smarter than i ever realized

[@marshatolbert154]

I would love to see you do an analysis of Rosita. She was one of my favorite characters 😢

[@kelechiajayi3049]

Since you asked, I would love to see videos on a good portion of the supporting cast members. Eugene, Sasha, Rosita, Abraham, Etc. I would also love to see some alternate history storyline videos. For example, what if Carl didn't die? What if Glenn had lived?

[@relax9286]

I agree with everything you say on here 💯. I'd like for u to do something on Judith. 1) she looks a lot younger than what she really should be on the show with all the year jumps. RJ is almost as tall as Judith and I think they messed up on getting her age right. She was a baby and a toddler for way too long imo. I'd also like for u to do one on how many years really went by on the show with all the time jumps. Great video as usual.

[@ghost79ish]

Just stumble across this series of videos. Really enjoying it so far, I've seen the more recent Rick video, Darrell, Glen, negan, and now Gabriel. I see that there are some women characters in this series, I would love a further analysis on a few more of them if you are able to. Rosita, Sasha, Beth and Maggie are the first to jump to mind. Carol and Michonne seem to have already been done but I haven't watched those yet. Keep it coming great stuff

[@ghost79ish]

A few more just came to mind, Lydia, alpha, beta, Andrea... Maybe even Judith eventually. I know that's a lot to ask, I'm a patient guy though, loving this series for real.

[@brettreid3220]

Gabriel was easily a top tier character in the show. What an arc

[@nic6670]

Can we get an Ezekiel and Aaron analysis next. Loving the videos

[@camd_editz1195]

Such an underrated character, 2nd best development in the show and easily a top 15 character.

[@Chubbytoad12]

Ik

[@freshedpotato]

He was the best part of Season 11 imo. Glad to share a name with him. Also are you going to do a video about Season 11? I think the season was mishandled by the writers and the world building was atrocious. The ending scene where Gabriel opens the gates and only like 20 out of 50k people run in. (They really could've just said the town was only like 5k people or something and it would've made more sense) Also also is that Outlast SFX in the intro?

[@socialistbatman1211]

I think one of the coolest things was Gabriel starting to believe in a Old Testament vengeful god. That scene where he tells that one Whisperer that god told him to hang him was spooky

[@QuynhNguyen-gp4ti]

maybe it's the carl brainrot in me but i do feel like carl is the unsung hero to gabriel's development. he's the one convinced rick and co. save him on the top of the rock, he uncovered gabe's sins carved into the wall, he and michonne in turn open the door for him when he sneaked out and got attacked by the walkers. and when rick dismissed him in every turn when they first arrived in alexandria, it's carl who accepted to train gabe to be fit for the new lifestyle he must adapt. had carl not died, i can see their relationship grow even further, especially after rick "died"

[@michaelchadburn1005]

Nice video:)

[@wartshoter]

Can you do a character analysis of Eugene, he had a pretty impactful role through seasons 4-8

[@DourFlower]

I second this, still waiting on the Eugene highlight though I get the impression thrifty doesnt quite like Eugene

[@lcidd]

I third this, Eugene’s development is actually really interesting and he is one of the most adapted people in the group from from a selfish lair to a selfless leader in his own regard, he did a lot for the commonwealth arc and season 11 as a whole

[@kimberlywilmoth9184]

Yeah, I could go for a Eugene analysis...He also had a fulfilling, complete arch, imo.

[@Gamfluent]

One thing I love is as he grows more cold he still believes in god. He questions him more but he still actively prays to him and thinks he is guiding him

[@fatmangames1311]

Id watched the whole series on Disney+ and i can say i genuinely enjoyed Gabriel i didn't even hate him when he was introduced

[@thesienarose]

Quality vid as always

[@thethriftytypewriter]

Ehh it was alright

[@nialof]

Great video. Fingers crossed for an ezikel video

[@sigmadleo8943]

No Ezekiel video , and yet I smile 🥲

[@pinoyxbox6171]

You should make a video about Eugene. He's like Gabriel, coward turned capable survivor

[@Ender_Guy64]

like the new intro 🔥

[@milowolfface9392]

He outright becomes THE leader. Not crossbow boy, not sword lady. He does. Not saying he was leader the whole time, kinda was though. He outright BECOMES THE LEADER. As in the perfect one. I really hope he comes back and lives to the end of the story. I remember watching some episodes back when it first aired. Immediately I knew he was my favorite. He was just WAY too different from the others. I never even made the connection between him and the people who took Beth. Despite them saying it. He looked and acted like a real coward so I never bought it.

[@HA5HGrimes]

You should of emphasized mores how he actually lost his faith after the whisperer door he was prepared to die for everyone, but didn’t after his actions and everything he went thought loosing his faith and finding again

[@pixelatedowls]

if i want to see a character analysis on anyone, weirdly enough i think it would be the governor and how he impacted the group

[@bigchris9213]

How is this video only ten mins 😡 but still extremely satisfying.

[@heavyfromtf2208]

I love Gabriel and I love how he because capable of surviving while Eugene didn't,my uncle once told me that in life you either work with you head or with your hands and if you can't use neither then good luck.Gabriel wasn't the smartest nor the strongest so he had to change while Eugene didn't

[@haydenhockman5433]

I'm happy that Gabriel got such good development to his character. If I remember correctly he dies during the whisperer arc in the comics, so this redemption is a welcomed change in my opinion!

[@Astinomikos_Diefthintis_Delis]

Gabriel plays a small role in the last episode of the blacklist He is almost just like the beggining of this character in twd I know is not related but his play gave me chills it was almost like watching all over the episode he was trapped on the rock

[@Malevolence460]

His comic death still hurts my heart

[@rexleroy]

I'm so glad he survived his comic book death scene

[@ds2561]

In the words of Rick all the way back in season 2 , "God has a strange sense of humor."

[@lewgallagher463]

I know it’s not really important to the overall story and the bonus episodes are a mixed bag to say the least, but how Gabriel baits and then kills Mays in ‘One More’ is flat out just one of my favourite moments from the show. Couldn’t stand Gabe when he first entered the show but he easily became one of the best characters - and whilst it would’ve been cool to see the brutal tower death (though seriously, we could’ve had that with someone else like Alden or if it was gory enough, a redshirt would’ve been fine) I’m glad he made it to the end with his arc of opening the gates as it rounds him off nicely.

[@NIGHTY-NITE]

In terms of fighting skill, Gabe went from fear to feared.

[@TheFactFreak1]

Love one on Abraham Ford ✌️

[@zacharyh5419]

“Call me Gabriel” So cool

[@caseyhart4999]

Seth Gilliam is a veteran in the game.

[@bonniepark6802]

HE PLAYED SUCH A GOOD WHINING DING DONG.

[@therainbowveteran121]

A man can fly, be immortal or have powers but having a mind like that is super natural.

[@elaz925]

Him and Carol are my favorite characters(besides Daryl) just because of how good their arcs are

[@jordankellison7597]

I always wanted him to die in the tower like a boss but seeing him open the gates for the innocent when he didn't open the doors to his church when it first started felt right.

[@corbinowens2437]

so tara, her & Glenn are my favs

[@aixalaf8010]

When he first appeared I didn't like him and was convinced he was going to be just another character they could kill, but man he turned out to be one of my favorites

[@charliepotts1744]

What's the music you use

[@perfection.itself.]

Rick claimed the claimer's throat

[@DourFlower]

Absolutely loved his journey, I hated him at first and mockingly called him Father Julian only for him to be one of my favorites by the end

[@jittercritter]

Gabriel is an absolute Goat I love him

[@Chubbytoad12]

Great character