tbh, i think the show is about to turn full heel and go away from the comics. new showrunner (thank God) plus killing off carl? The introduction of the helicopter people (which is most likely the people we're seeing right now in the comics) is another new group which at this point in time in twd shouldn't exist. They also showed that huge horde of walkers which is probably the whisperers. I'm thinking next season will catch the show up to the comic, and then the show will go off in whatever direction they want by the end of this next season.
this military coup maggie is planning doesnt exist. and with the death of carl, theyve killed off multiple storylines that wouldve come up. theyre definitely about to go in their own direction with the show. that in itself makes me curious enough to watch