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The Walking Dead – Season 9, Episode 5 What Comes After

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Rick is forced to face the past as he struggles to maintain the safety of the communities and protect the future he and Carl envisioned.
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The Walking Dead — Season 9, Episode 5

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"What Comes After" serves as an emotionally raw and rousing farewell to series lead Andrew Lincoln, though some viewers may find Rick Grimes' ambiguous departure more of a cop out than a relief.

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Andrew Lincoln

Rick Grimes

Norman Reedus

Daryl Dixon

Jeffrey Dean Morgan

Negan

Lauren Cohan

Maggie Greene

Danai Gurira

Michonne

Greg Nicotero

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The Walking Dead — Season 9, Episode 5

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Debra Yeo Toronto Star 08/12/2020
They have shamelessly manipulated our affection for Rick... Go to Full Review Megan McCluskey TIME Magazine 11/09/2018
The Walking Dead has a sprawling cast of characters, but the story at its core has always revolved around Rick's leadership of the group of survivors. Go to Full Review Karl Quinn The Age (Australia) 11/05/2018
With some genuinely tense moments and its grappling with the big themes, What Comes After provided a fittingly bloody and poetic exit for the character around whom The Walking Dead was built. Go to Full Review Luke Y. Thompson Nerdist 08/12/2020
If you think a Citizen Kane reference is a reach, consider that much of this week was basically Bridge on the River Kwai. Go to Full Review Brian Richards Pajiba 11/06/2018
Despite Rick's horse making me shake my damn head at times, despite Maggie and Negan's scene together succumbing to the trope/cliche... this episode was one more reason why this season has been an entertaining ride. Go to Full Review Read all reviews

Episode Info

Synopsis Rick is forced to face the past as he struggles to maintain the safety of the communities and protect the future he and Carl envisioned.
Director
Greg Nicotero
Screenwriter
Scott M. Gimple, Matthew Negrete
Network
AMC
Rating
TV-MA (L|V)
Genre
Drama, Horror, Sci-Fi
Original Language
English
Release Date
Nov 4, 2018
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