SEASON PREMIERE: The Season 9 premiere of this very popular AMC series is called “A New Beginning.” And it can use one, after two lackluster seasons driven (and driven off course) by the bat-wielding Negan. At least this season, there’s a new primary narrative thread to address: the announced departure from the series this season of Andrew Lincoln, who stars as Rick Grimes. For a full review, see David Hinckley's All Along the Watchtower.