Rick Grimes was originally meant to die much earlier in The Walking Dead series according to Robert Kirkman. In the comics, Carl ends up killing a zombified Rick, signifying a passing of the torch.

Rick Grimes went on to become one of the most reliable characters in TWD, but an early scene highlighted he was always ...

the two were able to take down the dangerous faction and set up a happy future as the Grimes family properly reunited. In theory, this wholesome scene provided the perfect ending to Rick and ...