The Walking Dead: 10 Ways The Rick Grimes Movie Can Save The Show
6. Rick Grimes Versus The Civil Republic Military
Great films are often defined by their villains, so Rick must have a stellar nemesis to fight. Thus, Rick’s rescuers, the CRM, should turn out to be his enemies in the long run, as their resources and numbers pose an intriguing threat for him.
To attract viewers in order to regain the high ratings of the show's early seasons, the films must ensure that the CRM exceeds the heights reached by Shane Walsh and the Governor. To kick off the next phase of The Walking Dead, villains of epic proportions are needed, and a large scale organization such as the CRM can provide the sinister motivations and the narrative momentum to push the series into a new and more exciting era.
Furthermore, the CRM is being established as the connecting tissue of the entire Walking Dead franchise. The three interlocking communities have had an impact on The Walking Dead, Fear the Walking Dead, Walking Dead: World Beyond and the Rick Grimes movie trilogy. Therefore, if Rick’s battle against the CRM is impactful, film viewers may be inspired to watch The Walking Dead and its spin-offs.