10 Crucial Storylines The Walking Dead Must Address Before the Franchise Ends

 10 Crucial Storylines The Walking Dead Must Address Before the Franchise Ends

10. The Meaning of Designation 2 Must Be Revealed

The mysterious "Designation 2," introduced in The Walking Dead Season 11, remains unexplained. Speculated to be a prison camp or execution site tied to the CRM, its significance must be clarified, especially if it’s linked to future antagonists.


9. Morgan Must Find Out What Happened to Rick

Morgan, one of the longest-surviving characters, has endured tremendous personal struggles. His journey deserves closure, ideally involving a reunion or resolution with Rick Grimes, the character he’s been tethered to since the series began.


8. The Fates of Iris and Silas Must Be Shown

The Walking Dead: World Beyond left Iris and Silas on divergent paths—one resisting the CRM, the other seemingly infiltrating it. Their stories require resolution, possibly as adversaries or allies, to tie up loose threads.


7. Daryl and Carol Must Define Their Relationship

The deep bond between Daryl and Carol has left fans speculating whether they’ll remain best friends or evolve into something more. Their dynamic is one of the franchise's strongest, and it deserves a definitive resolution.


6. Other Countries’ Responses to the Apocalypse Should Be Explored

While Daryl Dixon briefly ventured into Europe, there’s still a lack of exploration into how other cultures managed the outbreak. Expanding on this would enrich the narrative and address a major criticism of the franchise’s scope.


5. Heath’s Fate Must Be Revealed

Heath’s mysterious disappearance in Season 7 remains an unresolved subplot. Confirming his fate, potentially as a victim of the CRM, would provide closure and honor his significance in the series.


4. Negan’s Story Must Be Concluded

Negan, once the franchise's most feared villain, is at a crossroads. Whether he’s redeemed, meets his end, or reverts to his old ways, his arc must reach a decisive conclusion to honor his impact on the narrative.


3. Laurent’s Immunity Must Be Explained

Laurent, introduced in Daryl Dixon, is potentially immune to the walker virus. Whether he’s a "chosen one" or just an ordinary survivor, his role could reshape the franchise's ending and provide a new direction.


2. The Survivors Must Learn How Long Humanity Has

Major General Beale's claim that humanity has only 14 years left raises existential stakes. Confirming or refuting this would profoundly shape the survivors' final actions and decisions.


1. Rick and Daryl Must Reunite

Rick and Daryl’s bond is central to The Walking Dead. A reunion would offer emotional payoff and satisfy long-time fans, bringing two of the franchise’s most beloved characters together one last time.