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The Walking Dead exclusive photos preview star's departure

We've got new pics of Rick, Carl, Michonne, Maggie, Daryl and more from the back half of season 8
By Dalton Ross
January 11, 2018 at 11:00 AM EST
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Andrew Lincoln as Rick, Chandler Riggs as Carl, and Danai Gurira as Michonne

Credit: Gene Page/AMC

The Feb. 25 midseason premiere begins with a bombed-out Alexandria in tatters and Carl clinging to life. And things will get worse before they get better.

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Chandler Riggs as Carl, Danai Gurira as Michonne, and Andrew Lincoln as Rick

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Carl's revelation that he was bitten by a walker signals his impending demise, which will play out in the next epsiode.

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Lauren Cohan as Maggie

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No, Maggie has not delivered her baby yet, and there is still plenty of time before that occurs. But she is getting some post-apocalyptic parenting training thanks to baby Grace (brought to her by Aaron after their assault on the Saviors).

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Norman Reedus as Daryl Dixon

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"There's some really good Daryl stuff coming up with some of the characters he's been going toe to toe with,” promises Reedus. BRING. IT. ON.

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Melissa McBride as Carol and Lennie James as Morgan

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Both characters have struggled with violence in the apocalypse, but are now united and determined to take down Negan. Let's wish them luck, shall we?

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Chandler Riggs as Carl

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Carl may be leaving us in the midseason premiere, but the character's presence will continue to be felt. “He's definitely leaving behind a really long-lasting legacy,” says Riggs, “which was the coolest part about playing those final moments — knowing that Carl was going to have such a lasting impact on the story.”

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Khary Payton as Ezekiel

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When we last left the King, he was saving his subjects while sacrificing himself in the process. Good things cannot be in store if Negan gets his hands on Ezekiel.

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Lauren Cohan as Maggie

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Maggie went down a very dark path when she shot a Savior in cold blood to send a body (and a message) back to Negan. Cohan hints her character will be continuing down that path when the show returns.

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Lennie James as Morgan

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Morgan will be moving over to Fear the Walking Dead after season 8 is over, making the journey here setting up his transition one to watch moving forward.

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Chandler Riggs as Carl

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Riggs has been winning raves from cast members and producers for his goodbye episode. But with flashbacks flash-forwards, dreams, and visions always a future possibility, is it ever really goodbye on this show?

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