| "Rest in Peace" | |
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| The Walking Dead episode | |
| Episode no. | Season 11 Episode 24 |
| Directed by | Greg Nicotero |
| Story by | Angela Kang |
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| Featured music | |
| Cinematography by | Duane Charles Manwiller |
| Editing by | Alan Cody |
| Original air date | November 20, 2022 |
| Running time | 65 minutes |
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"Rest in Peace" is the twenty-fourth and final episode of the eleventh season of the post-apocalyptic horror television series The Walking Dead. The series finale and 177th episode overall, it aired on AMC on November 20, 2022, and was simultaneously released on the network's streaming platform AMC+.[1] The episode's teleplay was written by Corey Reed and Jim Barnes, from a story by Angela Kang, and directed by Greg Nicotero.[2]
In the finale, the group escapes the horde that has invaded the Commonwealth while trying to overthrow Governor Pamela Milton (Laila Robins), and assembling for one last stand to save the city and their future.
"Rest in Peace" features the return of Rick Grimes, portrayed by Andrew Lincoln, and Michonne, portrayed by Danai Gurira, since they left the series in season 9 and 10, respectively.[3] The first episode of The Walking Dead: The Ones Who Live places the scene with Rick as at some point during the first five years following his disappearance in "What Comes After".[4] The second episode of The Ones Who Live places the scenes with Michonne shortly after her departure in "What We Become". The episode also includes flashbacks of several characters featured throughout the series.[5]
The episode received generally positive reviews from critics. Reviews highlighted the end of plot threads, character development, and the return of Rick and Michonne, while some felt the setting-up of future spin-off shows detracted from the finality of the series.[6]