There's No Way Walking Dead Can Pull Off Rick's Biggest Comic Moment Now
Warning: this article contains spoilers for The Walking Dead season 11, part 2.
As The Walking Dead hurtles towards its conclusion in season 11, part 3, it still has to adapt its biggest comic book moment — the death of Rick Grimes. The problem is the show has already done Rick's death in season 9, although it was a fake-out moment reminiscent of Glenn and his dumpster affairs. Rick survived the destruction of the bridge but he was swiftly whisked away by Jadis in a helicopter, likely in the direction of the CRM. The CRM did not play a part in the comic, but it's a key organization in both Fear The Walking Dead and The Walking Dead: World Beyond. As a result, it seems that the fate of Andrew Lincoln's Rick Grimes will be closely tied to the CRM, and will be resolved in the movies that will be developed once The Walking Dead ends.
With Rick not present during the Survivors' conflict with the Commonwealth in The Walking Dead season 11, the show has had to deviate from the comics. Rick moments in the comics have been shared by remaining characters in the show, such as Aaron showing Pamela Milton around Alexandria. Pamela Milton is another key aspect of the show which differs from the source material since Lance Hornsby appears to usurp her as the main antagonist of The Walking Dead's final season. This indicates that season 11, part 3 will continue to do things its own way; but while the show can be a different beast, it must faithfully adapt some key moments to appease comic fans.
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Rick Grimes' death is one such moment, and while it will inevitably need to be changed for the show, it's too big to be cut from The Walking Dead's final season
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