Yes, but not unexpected. We all knew someone was going to be on the other end of "Lucille". My guess, since last year's finale, was Glenn; which, was confirmed by my daugher who has read the comics. Abraham was a surprise to me. I normally don't go in for a lot of gore in my viewing habits. But, I have become so attached to these characters that I seem to have decided to just go on the journey.
If you think about this over the years, then the fact that the world is getting a lot less hospitable should come as no surprise. Megalomaniacs coming out of the woodwork to get whatever power that they can would seem likely since fewer people; but also, less in the way of supplies.
My daughter had informed me at the end of last season to prepare myself, because Neegan was really, really nasty. She was right.
I watch the show late, and had initially thought it was over the top. However, after watching the premier, I turned on the ID channel (true crime). I realized that we have many Negans walking among us. The viciousness of some of the murders committed today outdo what we saw on the 1st episode.