Rick Grimes has officially left The Walking Dead, Andrew Lincoln bowing out as the character (minus three feature-length TV movies) during the episode ”What Comes After”.
The characters – who all come from the comics – are eventually saved by a now grown Judith Grimes.
While the fandom has largely bees discussing the leading character’s departure, the episode was also notable for jumping ahead in time.
“When people come back for episode six, they’re in for another new beginning,” he said.