Sheriff Rick Grimes awakens from a coma to find a world overrun by zombies, and goes in search of his wife and son -- and any hope that civilization might go on.
Rick and the others are forced to regroup after the events at the C.D.C., and seek shelter at a farm. Meanwhile, the search continues for a member of the group lost in the woods.
Rick and his friends must escape the confines of Terminus in order to set out on a mission to Washington, D.C. in what they hope is a chance to set the world right.
The group's life in the safe haven of Alexandria faces new challenges, as a super-herd of walkers is discovered nearby and the Wolves turn their gaze to the protected town. But a much more sinister threat lies on the horizon.
A confrontation with the warlord Negan leaves the group changed forever as they struggle under the new reality of his oppressive control. Meanwhile, Morgan and Carol encounter a new group of potential allies: the Kingdom.
The battle lines are drawn as Rick and the survivors bring all-out-war to Negan's forces. The Saviors are larger, better-equipped, and ruthless -- but Rick and the unified communities are fighting for the promise of a brighter future.
After the war against Negan the communities work to rebuild a better life, forging a new future for their children. But as nature continues to overtake the old world, new dangers threaten the civilization they wish to create.
While one group find themselves inside the powerful but suspicious community the Commonwealth, Alexandria struggles with a lack of resources ... and Daryl finds an old friend amidst a dangerous cult.
