Across its 11-season run,The Walking Deadtypically followed a familiar pattern.
Even before Rick was captured and taken there,the Civic Republic was gripped by a power struggle.
Rick was only too happy to hand over all responsibilities to a democratically-elected body.
Rick took control of Shane’s group because it was their best hope of surviving together.
He took charge of the remaining Saviors because he was the man who defeated Negan.
Each time,Rick fell into his command position due to a lack of viable alternatives.
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Rick duly obliged, and was only too happy to hand over all responsibilities to a democratically-elected body afterward.
This was perhaps the happiest and most fitting closing chapter Rick Grimes could have had.
The day the world no longer needs Rick Grimes is a good day for humanity.
The Walking Dead: The Ones Who Live follows Rick Grimes and Michonne as they navigate a transformed world that challenges their relationship. Separated by distance and facing an unstoppable force, they strive to reunite and rediscover their identities in this continuation of the Walking Dead universe.
Pure necessity might drag Rick back to the frontlines of leadership.
As demonstrated by bothDead CityandDaryl Dixon,many threats to the allied communities are still lurking in the shadows.
