Season 8 was notorious for poor audio mixing. Fans complained loudly that gunfire and explosions (of which there are many, given the war premise) were deafening, while whispered dialogue between Rick and Carl or Negan’s monologues was almost inaudible. Consequently, many viewers need subtitles just to follow the plot. OpenSubtitles became the refuge for these viewers.
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: The season premiere, "Mercy," utilizes four different timelines, including "Old Man Rick" sequences that can be confusing without clear captioning. Season 8 was notorious for poor audio mixing