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The Walking Dead
S9.E5
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What Comes After

  • Episode aired Nov 4, 2018
  • TV-MATV-MA
  • 45m
IMDb RATING
9.2/10
15K
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Danai Gurira in The Walking Dead (2010)
The Walking Dead: You Think Glenn Would Want This?
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  • Thriller
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.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.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.
IMDb RATING
9.2/10
15K
YOUR RATING
  • Director
    • Greg Nicotero
  • Writers
    • Frank Darabont
    • Robert Kirkman(based on the series of graphic novels by)
    • Tony Moore(based on the series of graphic novels by)
  • Stars
    • Andrew Lincoln
    • Norman Reedus
    • Lauren Cohan
Top credits
  • Director
    • Greg Nicotero
  • Writers
    • Frank Darabont
    • Robert Kirkman(based on the series of graphic novels by)
    • Tony Moore(based on the series of graphic novels by)
  • Stars
    • Andrew Lincoln
    • Norman Reedus
    • Lauren Cohan
  • See production, box office & company info
    • 190User reviews
    • 15Critic reviews
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  • Videos4

    The Walking Dead: You Think Glenn Would Want This?
    Trailer 0:56
    The Walking Dead: You Think Glenn Would Want This?
    The Walking Dead: What Comes After
    Trailer 0:40
    The Walking Dead: What Comes After
    The Walking Dead: Anne's Call For Help
    Trailer 2:25
    The Walking Dead: Anne's Call For Help
    The Walking Dead: Rick Grimes' Last Stunt
    Trailer 3:11
    The Walking Dead: Rick Grimes' Last Stunt

    Photos38

    Pollyanna McIntosh in The Walking Dead (2010)
    Andrew Lincoln in The Walking Dead (2010)
    Danai Gurira and Kenric Green in The Walking Dead (2010)
    The Walking Dead (2010)
    The Walking Dead (2010)
    The Walking Dead (2010)
    Andrew Lincoln in The Walking Dead (2010)
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    Top cast

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    Andrew Lincoln
    Andrew Lincoln
    • Rick Grimesas Rick Grimes
    Norman Reedus
    Norman Reedus
    • Daryl Dixonas Daryl Dixon
    Lauren Cohan
    Lauren Cohan
    • Maggie Greeneas Maggie Greene
    Danai Gurira
    Danai Gurira
    • Michonneas Michonne
    Melissa McBride
    Melissa McBride
    • Carol Peletieras Carol Peletier
    Alanna Masterson
    Alanna Masterson
    • Tara Chambleras Tara Chambler
    Josh McDermitt
    Josh McDermitt
    • Eugene Porteras Eugene Porter
    Christian Serratos
    Christian Serratos
    • Rosita Espinosaas Rosita Espinosa
    Seth Gilliam
    Seth Gilliam
    • Gabriel Stokesas Gabriel Stokes
    • (credit only)
    Ross Marquand
    Ross Marquand
    • Aaronas Aaron
    • (credit only)
    Katelyn Nacon
    Katelyn Nacon
    • Enidas Enid
    Tom Payne
    Tom Payne
    • Paul 'Jesus' Roviaas Paul 'Jesus' Rovia
    Jeffrey Dean Morgan
    Jeffrey Dean Morgan
    • Neganas Negan
    Khary Payton
    Khary Payton
    • Ezekielas Ezekiel
    Pollyanna McIntosh
    Pollyanna McIntosh
    • Anne 'Jadis'as Anne 'Jadis'
    Callan McAuliffe
    Callan McAuliffe
    • Aldenas Alden
    • (credit only)
    Avi Nash
    Avi Nash
    • Siddiqas Siddiq
    • (credit only)
    Eleanor Matsuura
    Eleanor Matsuura
    • Yumikoas Yumiko
    • Director
      • Greg Nicotero
    • Writers
      • Frank Darabont
      • Robert Kirkman(based on the series of graphic novels by)
      • Tony Moore(based on the series of graphic novels by)
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    Storyline

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    • Trivia
      Greg Nicotero has explained that this episode includes footage from the original pilot. At the end of the scene where Rick is in Atlanta, the camera hadn't been turned off until eight seconds after the direct called "cut." Digital effects then inserted Andrew Lincoln coming around the bus.
    • Goofs
      As a career US Army Engineer whose expertise was the construction and demolition of bridges, its obvious that there would be no need for dynamite on this construction site since the only two uses for explosives would be to prepare abutments (which were still intact) or felling trees for land clearing or lumber. Land clearing isn't necessary on an existing bridge site and if needed for timber acquisition, the explosives wouldn't be needed anywhere near the bridge site.
    • Quotes

      Rick Grimes: They - they're all dead.

      Sasha Williams: Yeah. I know. And it's okay.

      Rick Grimes: How can it be okay? How can - How can this be okay?

      Sasha Williams: Because you did your part. Like I did mine. Like the others did before us.

      Rick Grimes: How?

      Sasha Williams: They gave us the strength that we needed. To do what we had to do for the others. And the others draw strength from us. We change each other. We help each other. We make each other better. And it never ends.

      Rick Grimes: It feels like it's the ending.

      Sasha Williams: Little things do end. But it's never the end of everything. Because we don't die. It's not about you or me or any one of us. It's about all of us. And I don't think it just evens out. I think it always crosses over. Toward the good. Toward the brave. Toward love... Your family - You're not going to find them, because they're not lost. And you are not lost. What you need to do is: wake up.

    • Connections
      Featured in Talking Dead: The Obliged (2018)
    • Soundtracks
      The Walking Dead Main Title
      (uncredited)

      Written by Bear McCreary

    User reviews190

    Review
    Top review
    10/10
    What comes after? A new beginning.
    This is by far the very best The Walking Dead episode ever made. It created so much tension, so much I didn't feel since the premiere of season 7. No I'm not gonna say if I felt happy, relieved or sad. You need to experience it yourself.
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    • arend-galenkamp60
    • Nov 5, 2018

    FAQ1

    • My daughter got me into this show and Daryl and Rick fascinate me as they are two sides of the same coin... why did they decide to kill of Rick instead of spin him off to another series ?

    Details

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    • Release date
      • November 4, 2018 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Language
      • English
    • Filming locations
      • Georgia, USA
    • Production companies
      • American Movie Classics (AMC)
      • Idiot Box Productions
      • Skybound Entertainment
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    Technical specs

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    • Runtime
      45 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Dolby Digital
    • Aspect ratio
      • 16:9 HD

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