This reprioritization of Rick Grimes within The Walking Dead universe is apparent in several of its upcoming shows, especially in Fear the Walking Dead. The last few episodes of the show's eighth season have been particularly angled toward the apocalyptic sheriff, not only by making Morgan the new lead of
but in setting up a potential connection between PADRE and the Civic Republic Military. This connection between Morgan and Rick is even more explicit in the midseason finale, where Morgan quotes Rick Grimes when he says, "You can hide, but you can't run," and then sets out to search for him.
However, there is a reason for Fear the Walking Dead‘s emphasis on Rick Grimes beyond returning him to the screen. Ultimately, one of the largest overarching yet unresolved storylines from the original series is the Civic Republic Military (CRM), its influence, and its ultimate goal. The Walking Dead franchise has continued to build this storyline up by leaving several mysteries from the main series unresolved, such as Lance’s (Josh Hamilton) mysterious allies and what happened to Rick after the end of The Walking Dead.
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