Alexandrians encounter a man named Paul Monroe while searching the wastes for supplies. Monroe claims he is a recruiter for a nearby band of 200 or more people called Hilltop Colony. Rick and others go to Hilltop Colony and find its appearance seems to be even safer than Alexandria, although it has a dangerous enemy called The Saviors. The Saviors demand half of the colony's food, in exchange for killing nearby walkers...
Rick, Paul, and Ezekiel decide to trust the Savior, Dwight, and launch their attempt to end the Saviors' reign. The three communities band together to formulate an assault, but Negan shows up early to collect his tribute from Alexandria. The alliance seizes the opportunity to assassinate Negan, but Negan retreats and declares war...
Rick's band learns what living under Negan's rules really means. Rick devises a new strategy to deal with the Saviors, but a member of his group disappears after the Saviors collect their payment from Alexandria. Rick is forced to halt his plan. Paul takes Rick to request help from an exotic man named Ezekiel, leader of a community called the Kingdom. The Kingdom is based in Washington, D.C., where one of the Saviors makes an independent offer to help battle Negan...
Alexandrians encounter a man named Paul Monroe while searching the wastes for supplies. Monroe claims he is a recruiter for a nearby band of 200 or more people called Hilltop Colony. Rick and others go to Hilltop Colony and find its appearance seems to be even safer than Alexandria, although it has a dangerous enemy called The Saviors. The Saviors demand half of the colony's food, in exchange for killing nearby walkers...
Rick, Paul, and Ezekiel decide to trust the Savior, Dwight, and launch their attempt to end the Saviors' reign. The three communities band together to formulate an assault, but Negan shows up early to collect his tribute from Alexandria. The alliance seizes the opportunity to assassinate Negan, but Negan retreats and declares war...
Rick's band learns what living under Negan's rules really means. Rick devises a new strategy to deal with the Saviors, but a member of his group disappears after the Saviors collect their payment from Alexandria. Rick is forced to halt his plan. Paul takes Rick to request help from an exotic man named Ezekiel, leader of a community called the Kingdom. The Kingdom is based in Washington, D.C., where one of the Saviors makes an independent offer to help battle Negan...
Rick and company step up as community leaders despite objections from some of its residents. Alexandria's citizens discover they have worse issues when they discover the zombie horde breaking down the fence. Walkers breach Alexandria's walls and begin to overrun the community. Alexandria's residents face down the horde and save their town. Carl is shot in the face during the battle...
The arc begins with a flashback which reveals how the Governor recovered and readied Woodbury for battle. The Governor's army attacks the prison but is driven away. Several of Rick's survivors decide to flee the prison in the RV to avoid the Governor's expected retaliation. The prison recovers from his initial assault but The Governor re-attacks. The RV members arrive to reinforce the prison's residents. Many of Rick's band are killed, including Lori, Judith, and Hershel. The Governor is killed by one of his own soldiers after she realizes she murdered a woman and baby on his orders. With the prison burning and in shambles, Rick's band scatters and flees...
Alexandria Safe-Zone recuperates from the herd's attack and Rick makes decisions that will lead to Alexandria's long-term sustainability. Carl is in a coma following his injury and his survival is unclear. Some residents question the bold choices Rick makes for their community and attempt to seize control of Alexandria. Rick quashes the rebellion. Carl awakens with amnesia...
Rick and company step up as community leaders despite objections from some of its residents. Alexandria's citizens discover they have worse issues when they discover the zombie horde breaking down the fence. Walkers breach Alexandria's walls and begin to overrun the community. Alexandria's residents face down the horde and save their town. Carl is shot in the face during the battle...
The arc begins with a flashback which reveals how the Governor recovered and readied Woodbury for battle. The Governor's army attacks the prison but is driven away. Several of Rick's survivors decide to flee the prison in the RV to avoid the Governor's expected retaliation. The prison recovers from his initial assault but The Governor re-attacks. The RV members arrive to reinforce the prison's residents. Many of Rick's band are killed, including Lori, Judith, and Hershel. The Governor is killed by one of his own soldiers after she realizes she murdered a woman and baby on his orders. With the prison burning and in shambles, Rick's band scatters and flees...
Alexandria Safe-Zone recuperates from the herd's attack and Rick makes decisions that will lead to Alexandria's long-term sustainability. Carl is in a coma following his injury and his survival is unclear. Some residents question the bold choices Rick makes for their community and attempt to seize control of Alexandria. Rick quashes the rebellion. Carl awakens with amnesia...