Yes, Carl Grimes dies in The Walking Dead season 8.
The Walking Dead is a popular post-apocalyptic horror television show that focuses on people surviving a zombie apocalypse. The show is based on the comic book series of the same name, written by Robert Kirkman with illustrations by artist Tony Moore. The series premiered on October 31, 2010, on AMC network and came to a conclusion with 11 seasons on November 20, 2022.
Carl Grimes has been one of the main characters in the series from the first episode. After being a beloved character in the fandom, he was killed in episode 9 of season 8 called “Honor.”
Who is Carl Grimes?
Carl Grimes is the son of the lead protagonist of The Walking Dead, Rick Grimes. His mother is Lori Grimes, and he has a sister, Judith Grimes. He is based on the comic book character of the same name in The Walking Dead's comic book series.
Carl first appears on the show’s premiere as a child who survived the zombie outbreak in Atlanta and escapes with his mother and his father’s friend, Shane. He believes at first that his father is dead, but later in season 1, they reunite in a heartfelt scene. As the show progresses and Carl loses his mother and many more people in his community, he becomes a hardened young man until his death in season 8.
How does Carl Grimes die?
Carl’s death occurred after he was bitten by a walker while helping Siddiq kill walkers so that their souls were released, as Siddiq’s mother wanted. The audience learns about the fatal bite not when it occurs, but much later. The viewers learn about Carl’s impending doom in the midseason finale of season 8 episode 8 when he protects Alexandria from the saviors while seemingly weak. The bite is finally revealed when Rick and Michonne discover the bite on his abdomen after their return.
It is a highly emotional scene as the audiences have seen Carl grow up in the show, and to see him in his final moments of death would bring tears to any die-hard fan’s eyes. The viewers also learn that Carl spent his last day writing letters to his loved ones, in which he tells them that he dreams of a peaceful ending to the war with the Saviors. He wishes that there is a world beyond wars and that humans could learn to live together again.
The midseason premiere of season 8 sees Carl telling Rick, Michonne, and Judith how much he loves them, and then he shoots himself before he can turn into a walker. Rick and Michonne wait outside while they hear a gunshot, and later on, they bury Carl’s body in a graveyard in Alexandria.
Who plays Carl Grimes?
Chandler Riggs is an American actor known for playing the role of Carl Grimes in the horror series The Walking Dead. Riggs won three Saturn awards for his performance as Carl and a Young Artist Award. He has also starred in movies like Get Low, Mercy, Keep Watching, Inherit the Viper, and Only. At present, he appears on the ABC drama series A Million Little Things.
FAQs
Q. Does Carl ever come back?
A. No, Carl Grimes has not appeared again in The Walking Dead universe.
Q. Does Carl Grimes turn into a walker?
A. No, Carl Grimes kills himself before he can turn into a walker.
Q. Does Negan hit Carl?
A. In season 7, episode 16, Negan is about to hit Carl with his bat Lucille when the tiger Shiva interrupts him, and Carl is saved.
