[Lostie!]

Originally Posted by Lilbro

I can see where you're coming from, but he definitely didn't feel like a threat. What situation would Shane have to be in to sacrifice them in such a peaceful place as the farm? If they were at the prison or on the road when he was in more danger, then yes, maybe, but I guess I just never felt like he would ever do damage since well, he had no reason too

But the farm was never gonna stay peaceful, as we saw when the horde arrived. If he was still alive when that happened, I could easily see him doing what he did to Otis to any of the others to save himself and Lori and Carl. I did think there was a significant level of threat throughout the season because I felt like if he wants his best friend dead, clearly any of the others who he barely knows in comparison are fair game if the need ever arose.

And honestly, I don't think Lori herself would have been completely safe if she kept rejecting him considering that time he nearly forced himself on her.