Maggie and Negan lead the heroes in a final confrontation against Pamela Milton, who is eventually arrested rather than killed.

Rosita Espinosa dies after being bitten while saving her daughter, Coco; she shares an emotional goodbye with Gabriel and Eugene before passing. Other minor characters like Luke and Jules also perish during the battle.

A one-year time jump reveals Ezekiel as the new governor of the Commonwealth, with Mercer as his lieutenant. Daryl Dixon eventually leaves on a scouting mission to find Rick and see what else is in the world.

Negan offers a heartfelt apology to Maggie for his past actions. While she acknowledges his help in saving her son, she tells him she can never truly forgive him.