Fast forward a few years in the show’s timeline, and Michonne discovers evidence that Rick is alive. She sets off alone, leaving her children behind in a gut-wrenching goodbye.
She finds his boots, his wedding ring (yes, they were married in a deleted scene), and clues pointing to the CRM. The showrunners confirmed she never gives up, but the main series ends before she finds him.
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Cultural reference: This moment feels like that Lost finale—a character sacrificing everything for a love we haven’t seen in years. It’s also very Frodo leaving the Shire, minus the ring wraiths.
The Movie Trilogy That Keeps Getting Pushed
Originally, AMC announced a Rick Grimes movie trilogy to wrap up his story. But as of 2026, those plans have shifted into a TV miniseries instead.
Andrew Lincoln, the actor behind Rick, has said he’s committed to finishing the arc. The new series, tentatively titled The Walking Dead: Rick & Michonne, promises to show how they reunite—and break free from the CRM.
Fun fact: The CRM is also the bad guys in the spin-off World Beyond. So if you want to binge The Walking Dead lore like a pro, watch that series first for context on the helicopter faction.
