Summary
Each season of the successful TV seriesThe Walking Deadfeatures compelling characters, and there was no one quite likeAlden. Just like theend of Bob Stookey’s character arc, Alden’s storyline wraps up in a meaningful and moving way. While new characters were introduced regularly onThe WalkingDead, Alden still made an impression and felt different from the others.
Callan McAuliffe played Alden, which was his first major TV role. Previously, he appeared in one episode each ofBlue Water HighandHomeland, along with the2011 movieI Am Number Four. McAuliffe gave a strong performance as Alden inseasons 8 through 11ofThe Walking Dead.
Does Alden Die On The Walking Dead?
Alden dies onThe Walking Deadafter being introduced inseason 8. LikeCarl Grimes’s tragic death, Alden’s The Walking Dead demise is one of the saddest in the TV series. Inepisode 9, season 11 called “No Other Way,“Maggie Greene (Lauren Cohan) goes to the church and sees that Alden is now a member ofthe undead. It’s an emotional moment, especially since Maggie and Alden have spent so much time helping each other and bonding.The Reapers attack Alden, which is sad since, unlikethe villains onThe Walking Dead, Alden has helped so many people throughout the apocalypse.
Frank Darabont
Cast Members
Jeffrey Dean Morgan, Andrew Lincoln, Lauren Cohan, Steven Yeun, Jon Bernthal, Chandler Riggs, Norman Reedus, Melissa McBride, Laurie Holden, Sarah Wayne Callies
11 seasons
177 episodes
October 31st, 2010-November 20th, 2022
Metacritic Score
79
In an interview withBusiness Insider, Callan McAuliffe talked about what happened to Alden onThe Walking Dead.He talked about his character’s injuries and said:
“So, plainly enough, though I was either dead or near enough to dead when the reapers stumbled upon me in the church, but they saw fit to break both my legs and cut my throat because they decided I hadn’t been harmed enough.”
McAuliffe mentioned the heartbreaking scene when Maggie holds Alden and he passes away on her lap. Since the characters had connected so much, this felt like a fitting way to say goodbye to this character.
Lauren Cohan spoke toEntertainment Weeklyabout Alden’sThe Walking Deaddeath and praised the close relationship between the two characters. Cohan said:
“building Maggie and Alden’s friendship during this season was really enjoyable and satisfying. So she sort of saved one brother but lost another. It’s what makes the show good, but it sucks.”
Alden is a survivor onThe Walking Deadwho datesEnid (Katelyn Nacon)and is aSaviorfor a while. After the violence at theHilltop Colony, he stays and becomes an important part of it. Thanks to his natural skills and strength, he helps with whatever construction-related jobs are needed. While many fans wonder ifFear The Walking Deadwas a solid spin-off, there’s no doubt that characters like Alden made the original TV series unique.
One big part of Alden’sThe Walking Deadcharacter arc is his romance with Enid. In his interview with Business Insider, Callan McAuliffe was asked if there were any plotlines that he wishes he could change. He said:
“My mistake in so far as that goes is probably dating Enid just because, obviously, she was tied to a beloved character that was before my time. I don’t know if that was the smartest PR move.”
The actor referenced Enid’s relationship with Carl Grimes. While Enid and Carl’s relationship was a crucial part ofThe Walking Dead, some fans question whether Enid and Alden should have dated. This might also partly be because while Alden is a good-hearted character, he’s not quite aspopular asThe Walking Deadcharacter Luke. Enid and Alden’s relationship feels more significant after Alden’s death since it proves that he made an impact on the people around him.
Another significant part of Alden’sThe Walking Deadcharacter arc is when he begins taking care ofAdam Sutton,a baby whose mother is a member of The Whisperers. In"Walk With Us,” which is episode 12 of season 2, Alden decides that he will look after Adam. Alden’sThe Walking Deadcharacter is always sensitive, but this storyline shows his vulnerability. He begins living inThe Walking Deadcommunity Alexandriaand brings Adam. Since Alden takes such good care of Adam, it’s even sadder when Alden dies.
