The Walking Dead: 10 Greatest Rick Grimes Moments
7. This Isn't A Democracy Anymore - Beside The Dying Fire
Arguably the moment Rick Grimes was forever transformed from trusting, hopeful Sheriff, to badass leader, was in the Season 2 finale.
Much of The Walking Dead centres around Rick's friction with other leaders, who don't want to do things his way. As is often the case, the other leader gets overrun and Rick is proven right in the end. Such was the case at the Greene farm, when Hershel demanded Rick and co. get the hell out after Shane released their zombified family members from the barn.
Shortly thereafter, walkers overran the Greene farm and, while it burnt to the ground, Rick and his crew escaped in packs. Once they all reconvened in the woods, Rick's anger had boiled over, and he informed the entire gang that their dynamic was no longer that of a democracy.
It was a truly awesome moment that showed Rick assuming full control and leaving behind his trusting side. He knew he had to be more of a dictator in order to maintain the safety of his group.