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The Death of Hershel (Season 4, Episode 8:
"Too Far Gone")
Mild-mannered Hershel had been the heart and soul of the group since Rick and his compadres stumbled across the elderly veterinarian on his farm in Season 2. But by the mid-point of Season 4, after he was taken hostage by the Governor, his time was nearly up. Rick tried to reason with the Governor, still holding on to Hershel's belief that nobody is "too far gone." But his foe could not be reasoned with and killed the old man with a swipe of Michonne's sword. Rick's hope for humanity was once again chipped away.
Mild-mannered Hershel had been the heart and soul of the group since Rick and his compadres stumbled across the elderly veterinarian on his farm in Season 2. But by the mid-point of Season 4, after he was taken hostage by the Governor, his time was nearly up. Rick tried to reason with the Governor, still holding on to Hershel's belief that nobody is "too far gone." But his foe could not be reasoned with and killed the old man with a swipe of Michonne's sword. Rick's hope for humanity was once again chipped away.