"The Walking Dead" frequently uses death fake-outs in its storytelling, which can frustrate viewers. These fake-outs can range from lasting one episode to multiple seasons. While they can create reveals or serve logistical purposes, they can still be upsetting. However, some character deaths in the show are painful to watch, proving that the franchise is not afraid to kill off characters. 

Despite the annoyance of death fake-outs, they can sometimes give a character's arc a new direction and be less upsetting than actual deaths in the show.