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However, unlike the aforementioned enemy survivors, Rick retains some of his humanity and honor for the sake of his family and friends, looking to them for guidance in making sure that he doesn't completely lose his sanity and devolve into an another antagonist himself. In addition to picking up some of Shane's ideologies, Rick has displayed similarities to other primary antagonists that he has encountered and killed (or who other members of his group have killed) in the past, particularly the Governor, Joe, Gareth, and most recently Negan (who is currently alive). In many ways, Rick has become exactly like Shane being ready to destroy a threat, living or dead, without a moment's hesitation, not trusting anyone except for his group, and knowing that with the world the way it is now, there are very few good people left and if you don't fight for your survival, then you will die. Relying on his former police skills and survival tactics, Rick has evolved into a battle-hardened survivor who will protect his family and group without question. Rick is strongly non-religious, admitting to never have been much of a believer and instead putting his faith in his family and the group members around him. Despite his faults, his combat skill and general care for all members of the group have led him to be looked up to, and allowed him to take the leadership role within the group. Rick's greatest fault, perhaps, is his uncanny ability to place responsibility on himself and set for himself goals that are impossible to reach. However, he will often stubbornly cling to his strong personal moral code, which has resulted in numerous questionable decisions and extra stress within the group. Rick is typically a calm, smart man, being both a good friend and a dedicated father.

3.7.10 'The First Day of the Rest of Your Life'.

3.7.1 'The Day Will Come When You Won't Be'.3.5.7 'What Happened and What's Going On'.

However, he is secretly rescued by Anne and is taken away on a helicopter by the CRM to an unknown location to begin a new journey. After blowing up a bridge in order to protect his loved ones and allies, Rick is presumed dead by his beloved comrades. He later becomes the leader of the Alexandria Safe-Zone and one of the four co-leaders of the Militia along with Maggie Rhee, Ezekiel Sutton, and Cyndie before its disbanding.Ī year and a half after the war against Negan Smith, Rick adopts a more peaceful and democratic way of leadership and tries to accomplish Carl's dream of rebuilding civilization. He eventually enters a relationship with Michonne Hawthorne and they later conceive a child together. He travels to Atlanta, Georgia, in search of his wife, Lori, and his son, Carl, who have traveled to Atlanta with his best friend, Shane Walsh.Īfter reuniting with his family, along with discovering a group of survivors, Rick gradually becomes the de-facto leader in their search of a safe haven.

He is a former sheriff's deputy who was shot in the line of duty and fell into a coma, only to awaken and find himself in the midst of the apocalypse. Rick Grimes is the former protagonist and a survivor of the outbreak in AMC's The Walking Dead. ' I found ' em.' -Rick telling himself this after seeing his new family united one last time, knowing his mission in life is completed.

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