The Walking Dead is already renewed for Season 9, but the AMC series will surpass ten seasons by a large distance, showrunner Scott M. Gimple has projected, per THR:
The comic is still going strong and we want to tell that story. We just want to keep going and doing it. TV itself has changed as a medium from the time we started in another era in 2010. And we have changed with it in a lot of ways. We want to tell this story and I think that’s going to take plenty more than 10 seasons. I’m loving the comic book right now and that’s well ahead of where [the AMC show] is at, and I look forward to telling those stories.
On whether he sees The Walking Dead Season 10, 11, 12 or beyond without Andrew Lincoln‘s Rick Grimes:
I can imagine it because the world that they inhabit, you go through important iterations of story and lord knows when I’m turning my comic book pages, I don’t know what’s on the next page. I would say it’s absolutely possible because I can picture it in the comic. It is part of the world that they live in. The thing about these characters is they hand off who they are to each other; they carry each other within each other. There are aspects of Glenn that are still alive on the show. Rick and Morgan’s relationship, the way they have changed each other — Morgan was gone all those seasons but was still present in some ways. The characters are so bound to the other characters. It’s part of the world whether they’re there or not.
How long do you think The Walking Dead should last? Can you imagine a Walking Dead future without Rick Grimes?
Stay tuned as we continue to monitor the survival status of The Walking Dead…
Lance D'Llama says
>>How long do you think The Walking Dead should last?
150 seasons, at least. Maybe more
>>Can you imagine a Walking Dead future without Rick Grimes?
No. You better not.
I would like to see two more spin-offs though, so we could have Walking Dead all year round. Please get to work on that.
TYVM
Ramiro Herrera says
If Rick goes kiss the show goodbye
Barb says
AMC has allowed poor writing to kill their golden goose. They killed off Carl. No bringing him back and without him…a Grimes…to lead the group and the story line, the show is dead. It’s nearly dead now. Their love of Negan (Jeffery Dean Morgan) is killing it.
Angela says
They killed Carl because the guy that played him wanted to do other things.
Debora Thornton says
This series needs Rick. Killing off Carl was bad enough. I believe if you kill Rick you will kill the series. No
Bob dobalina says
It’s time for the axe to fall on this show. It is boring, repetitive and long past its sell by date.
LBC says
Due to the nature of this show, of course everyone can be eliminated, but, I also believe that Rick should be saved as he is the beginning and the end. There are other characters that should be allowed to see what the end will be, but realistically, I know some have be removed from canvas.
Rick is the heart and soul of the show, and it’s not likely that the show will continue long enough for another leader to be put in place and carry-on as Rick has done for the past seasons. In my opinion, losing Rick, and carrying on the show would cause viewers to really stop tuning in. The loss of Carl hit the show badly, now take away Rick – doesn’t make too much sense.
For the type of show TWD represents, I am quite surprised it has lasted this long. I am a fan of the show, but most of the latest episodes have been quite unsatisfying. Even before Negan showed up, story lines seemed pointless and not connected. Negan needs to go, people are tired of him and his foolishness actually thinking he is God and the answer to the survival of others. I like Jeffrey Dean Morgan but not as this character. I saw a commercial with Jeffery the other day, maybe this means the Negan problem will be eliminated in the near future.
There would be no TWD without Rick. If Carl hadn’t been sacrificed, possibly he could have taken his father’s place. There are other strong characters on the show, but I believe they all are support figures, not able or even wanting to take a leadership role. We’re losing Morgan to Fear, and who knows who else they may cross over and perhaps, even script another show with TWD characters.
It will be an interesting next season for sure, and questionable about the seasons to come.
larryy says
I’d hate to see Rick go. But I understand Gimple’s observation, and do actually think the show could survive without him. Now I wouldn’t write Rick out unless the actor wanted to leave. I think it would be stupid to remove him if it wasn’t necessary. But, I think I’d enjoy seeing Michonne or Maggie step up. Sasha has a lot of untapped potential. I think I’d rather lose Rick than Darryl, Carol, or Morgan, but I don’t see them being leaders of the group; maybe Carol, but it would take something pretty dramatic to push her into that role. Again, though, it would be mind-numbingly stupid to lose Rick if the actor is still willing to do the show and the character hasn’t been written out of the comics. (Sorry, I used to read the comics religiously, but haven’t in a while.)
As for comments about the show having become boring, well, those people must be watching a different show. Walking Dead is the show I most anticipate and am most rapt by, of any that are on the air. Only Game of Thrones gives it competition for this must-watch-first, most-loved category.
Paul says
Sasha’s been dead for almost a year.
dennis says
i love the walking dead,but i agree that taking rick out of the story will be a mistake..//most people that watch the show ,watch it partly because of rick’s character and have come to know him so to speak…anyone that watches knows that he’s the glue that holds it all together and to remove him would be a mistake unless a new person is brought in to the group with as much personality as rick..i’d suggest a well known actor,that everyone knows and has done movies..A Kevin Bacon or Keanu Reeves type if not one of them directly.I think the only thing that would save the show if Rick leaves is a house hold name actor and Rick and the new actor should get to know one another as friends before rick leaves..that way it’s as if a good friend of ricks has taken over the group..i didn’t know Carl was ousted until i read someone else’s comment about it as i haven’t seen season 9 yet as i watch the show on Netflix….that person’s comment was a spoiler for me..oh well..i hope rick stays.i hope the writers understand that most people agree with that sentiment.
Gil says
I think the show should run forever – but the writing needs a boost! I would hate to see go but I will watch the show without him. They should push Carol up towards the top and bring in some new blood. But good God… negan needs to go! He should have been gone already. It was exciting and dangerous at first but that hand has been overplayed – just kill him off for fuck’s sake and move on… Love the actor but the character is now dragging the show down!
But dont stop the show – give it a makeover!