After his dramatic disappearance in The Walking Dead season 9, Rick Grimes was rescued and subsequently found himself under the strict control of the Civic Republic Military (CRM). He initially woke up in a military hospital, marking the beginning of his involuntary new life within the vast network of the Civic Republic.
Rick's New Reality with the CRM
Following his rescue, Rick was transported to a location controlled by the Civic Republic Military, a powerful and secretive organization. His presence was not a matter of choice; the CRM refused to allow him to leave, effectively holding him captive.
Key aspects of Rick's situation after season 9 include:
- Designation as an "A" Survivor: Within the CRM's system, individuals are categorized. Rick was classified as an "A" survivor, a designation with specific implications within their hierarchy and operations.
- Multiple Escape Attempts: Despite being under CRM's stringent control, Rick made numerous determined efforts to escape from the Civic Republic. His primary goal was to return to his community and loved ones in Alexandria.
- Loss of Hope: Over time, and following repeated failed attempts to break free, Rick eventually lost hope of ever reuniting with his family and friends in Alexandria. His efforts to return were met with the CRM's unwavering resolve to keep him contained.
His journey post-Season 9 involved a forced assimilation into a highly structured society far removed from the apocalyptic wilderness he was accustomed to, all while being unable to return to the life he knew.
