The Walking Dead: 10 Crazy Theories For How It All Ends

2. Rick Sacrificed To Save Carl And Judith

The biggest shock the show could throw at fans would be that Rick survives. Personally, there's no chance of him making it through to the grand finale end credits with life left in him, but he won't die without a reason. For this theory to work, you have to look at the basic structure of the show. This is Rick's story. The carnage of the world is secondary, this is one man's journey and everyone else is a sideshow.

By the end, everyone could be dead and gone apart from Rick, Carl and Judith. If there's even the slightest chance of getting them to a safe place he would sacrifice himself. The future of a then-grown up Carl protecting his walking, talking sister doesn't have to be wrapped up, but Rick could be torn to pieces just to give them a chance, while Rick could be condemned to a lifetime of roaming as a walker.