For a few years, AMC kept us all in a state of emotional hostage. They would show Michonne crying, or Daryl finding his hat, and we’d all sniffle into our nachos. It was like your ex telling you they’re fine, but they keep posting sad songs on social media.
Then the show The Walking Dead ended, and Andrew Lincoln (the actor) popped up in other things. We were left with the worst kind of TV cliffhanger: the one you have to Google at 2 AM. You know, the kind where you’re lying in bed, phone light on, muttering, “But the helicopter… what about the helicopter?”
The Answer You’ve Been Avoiding
Spoiler alert, but with a twist: Yes, Rick technically “died” in the show, but not in the way you think. He was rescued by a mysterious helicopter lady and taken to a secret city called the CRM. He didn’t explode; he just got a ride to a better healthcare system, which is basically what we all dream about.
So, he’s alive. But he’s also dead to the story for three whole years. It’s like when your friend moves to a different state and says they’ll call. You know they’re alive, but you’re not getting a text back. That’s Rick Grimes.
The Walking Dead: Every Major Character Death In The Comics
There’s a whole trilogy of movies planned, plus a spin-off called The Ones Who Live. That spin-off is basically the “we’re getting the band back together” moment, but with zombies and a lot of emotional trauma. It’s like your high school reunion, but everyone has a shotgun.
