METAMORPHOSIS OF A LEADER: EXPLORING RICK GRIMES' CHARACTER DEVELOPMENT IN THE WALKING DEAD

[@culturecove]

I was forced to remove 1 min of footage its around the 14 minute mark so it will sound weird sorry about that

[@tashannholloway5292]

A deep dive on Rick is incomplete without mention of Michonne. Understandably, a few minutes were dedicated to his troubled relationship with his first wife. There was also time spent on Jessie who had 8 scenes with Rick in the span of 1 and a half seasons. It was a missed opportunity to highlight how much influence Michonne had on Rick and how she was instrumental in getting Rick back to the fighter and leader he truly is.

[@Vorusen]

It's funny you say that because in the comics that was Andreas roll but people despised her

[@sheilaellis124]

@​Vorusen Andrea from the show is not the same character from the comics. And what does that have to do with Michonne not even being mentioned?!?? 😂

[@sheilaellis124]

Completely agree, second video I'm seeing of a great breakdown of Rick but you would think Michonne isn't even in the series much less a huge part of his life and journey.

[@Pfruit0916]

I can’t sit through a breakdown of Ricks character development that includes Lori & Jessie but not Michonne. In both comic & show Michonne is an incredibly important character in Rick’s story. Even more so in the show bc they are married. He literally says that at points he was the leader of the group but she led him. She pushed him to go to Alexandria. She push him to fight back against the saviors. Leaving her out is a serious oversight.

[@ebygz4755]

She wasn't that important tbh, rick would've gotten to the same conclusions with or without michonne. She got her moment in S3, I'd even say she was more important in the comics than in the show

[@Kingofportals]

The first big death to impact Rick was Sophia. After that he felt so guilty because he made a poor choice that led to her death and he learned to be tougher and afterwards he was much darker. It was just after her death when he got his first kills in that bar to save Glenn and Hershel. Rick was changed forever and that was when he truly became the leader of the group.

[@thisbeem2714]

Good point!

[@StyleOutlawTV]

I don’t think Rich was schizophrenic. Rick’s desensitization to murder is a by product of his inability to cope emotionally with these conditions. He has complex ptsd. If you rewatch the show every season showcases this.

[@a_m_m444]

Schizophrenia is a disorder, an incredibly misunderstood and stigmatized one at that. Rick is experiencing PSYCHOSIS, an altered state of mind which can occur in anyone with enough mental stress, trauma, drug use, sleep deprivation, etc. Disappointing to not hear this distinction made, here and elsewhere, when schizophrenics face higher rates of mortality, homelessness, abuse and more (I have a friend who is, and work in healthcare) Not mentioning Michonne is also a little suspect. She insists they need to get off the road and back into some semblance of 'society' when the group is losing themselves, she's Carl's best friend, she believes in Alexandria and is one of the people who helps Rick believe in it too, she helps him "let go of the fight" as she calls it.

[@avi.chan23]

agree on both points

[@thisbeem2714]

I get so tired of folks saying Rick has or worse “gets” schizophrenia. I commented on this already, but so glad to see someone expound on it. Trauma induced psychosis is its own problem and deserves to be recognized as such. Confusing the two is detrimental to anyone who suffers from either.

[@Depressing_joe]

Despite the similarities between Shane and Rick, I think the majority difference is Shane only cares about Lori and carl and will sacrifice everything else in the group for their safety, whereas Rick would kills everyone in his way that his group and his family. Yes Shane adopted to the word faster than anyone else, but he is too hot-headed to make it , he doesn’t get along with people, and you know people to survive the apocalypse

[@rashidaguest4035]

Amen👏🏾👏🏾 Shane adapted too fast for the Apocalypse, like his adapting was just waiting for him to change into!!

[@onetallpheeesh]

Skipping over Sophia is wild because she was Rick's first Mistake.

[@PeterPaulChipwelong-ce8pm]

So to me there is four phases of Rick Grimes 1st The Revolver Phase aka Officer Friendly 2nd The Red Machete Phase 3rd The Axe Phase aka Rise, Fall and Rebirth 4th The Hidden Blade Phase aka Current Rick But thats all I can think of at the moment... 😅😅😅

[@HTV315]

S1 - Cop rick phase S2 - Prison Rick S3 - Prison Rick S4 - Terminus Rick S5 - Red Beard Rick S6 - leather Coat Rick S7 - Alexandria Rick S8 - War Machine Rick S9 - Old Man Cop Rick S11 - Short Cameo Appearance The ones who live - ???? Don’t know yet

[@Gavalixy]

S2 didn't even have the prison and s4 had 1 episode actually seeing terminus, I'd say its "Peaceful Rick"

[@jeyagora7770]

S4 is farmer rick

[@axelmorel654]

Sergeant Major rick grimes

[@williamcoslosky]

“The new worlds gonna need Rick Grimes.”

[@kafkicc]

no one calls rick “red machete rick” everyone calls him “murder jacket rick”

[@marylisajones1]

You didn’t mention michonne in the restoration and development of Ricks humanity and leadership at all, which she was a great integral part of him being stronger.. Especially since they’re a couple in most of the seasons.. smh

[@rashidaguest4035]

Your deep dive wasn't bad,but you left out on how Michonne helped Rick throughout his difficult times since she met him S3 E6 to S9 E5 each time Rick was hitting rock-bottom Michonne was there to bring him back to reality. His must darkest was S5 after Terminus and being in Alexandria #Richonneforever❤❤

[@Philliwolf5]

I think it was intentional. To completely leave Michonne out, his wife and love of his life (per his words)? Maybe he's one of those people.

[@rashidaguest4035]

@@Philliwolf5 you're probably right notice how he didn't make a comment back 🙄

[@avi.chan23]

About Rick in Alexandria, you state that Rick is the only one of the group not having a good feeling about this place, but that´s not true. Carol is extremely cautious using a mask of clumsy, helpless elderly woman to disguise herself and getting weapons, just in case... Also Carl is also sceptical, as well as Sasha, who is suffering from the loss of Bob and her brother. Not to forget Daryl who doesn´t trust this lalala-land called Alexandria at first at all. The rest of the group integrates faster and also try to enjoy it, with less doubts but in the end, you can see it with Michonne and Abraham as well.

[@Father_Daniel]

This was a really great video! Really great breakdown of Rick's journey and character arc.

[@culturecove]

Thank you brotha! I really appreciate it

[@Father_Daniel]

@culturecove absolutely! I'm a hardcore TWD fan and I really like the way you talk about the show and your takes/discussions. Best of luck with this channel I'll definitely be watching

[@CasualConsumerContent]

Love the vid but I feel like you missed a key detail in Rick’s personality change when describing Rick’s loss of humanity when killing the claimer that was about to rape Carl.

[@donnymann6739]

Rick was Bad a**, Before Shame died look what he did to those 2 guys On the episode. Nebraska...

[@culturecove]

That's a very good point I actually wanted to mention the Nebraska episode but i wasnt able to but now thinking about it i should've added it

[@jessseg4100]

This is sooo good!! 🔥🔥 Rick Grimes is my favorite all time character and you told his story so well!

[@TheNickSweat]

This was incredibly well done and enjoyable. Always love to see new TWD YTers pop up in my feed! I'd love to see you do Madison Clark at some point!

[@culturecove]

Thank you soo much and i will definitely do madison in the future!

[@hipnic]

Quick correction, Shane was aiming his gun at rick in season 1. Dale sees this and then Shane tries to play it off. I'm sure you knew this but just misspoke, but I thought I should correct it anyways :)

[@simplykiki9411]

It's weird that you never mentioned Michonne. It's also weird that you claimed that Rick has schizophrenia. It's clear that you don't know anything about that condition.

[@whytho1952]

I concur with your comment in its entirety… when I heard him say that seeing Laurie automatically this means he is now diagnosed with schizophrenia….um…. That’s not at all how things work but ok…

[@nashchattin1158]

You should do it but with the comic version of Rick

[@culturecove]

YESSSSSSS I was thinking about doing a series where i explain the comics let me know if thats something you would like to see

[@nashchattin1158]

@@culturecove if you wouldn’t do Rick first in the comics I would do one with Carl or Andrea

[@victoriabeck2357]

Very good! I subscribed today x

[@championlotus]

Idk if its a hot take or not but i dont think Rick and co were villains at the satelite outpost. We knew what kind of people we were dealing with. Of course it didnt work out, i think they made a huge tactical error but they struck against the enemy before the enemy could strike against them.

[@scoon2117]

Season 4 rick is my favorite.

[@connorchisholm4418]

Rick starts clearing

[@kimberlywilmoth9184]

Excellent video! I enjoyed it a lot. Rick is my favorite television character of all time, so I love me some Rick videos 😁 Just one thing. Shane is not one of the voices on the phone...it's Amy, Jacquie, Jim and Lori 😊

[@culturecove]

Thanks for letting me know! Sorry for the mistake i was just rambling on so i didnt really notice it😂

[@66order]

Shane mudou o Rick, a morte de Lori o deixou louco mas o Hershel trouxe ele de volta, Hershel ajudou muito o Rick antes de sua morte. Depois da queda da prisão Rick não era mais um cara louco e insano, mas ele também não era um herói, ele voltou a usar suas armas, voltou a matar, mas dessa vez sem ficar louco. O Rick da temporada 5 não é louco, é só alguém que aceitou a loucura, porém ainda com muita bondade no coração, mesmo depois da morte do Carl ainda havia esperança, Rick perdeu muito e mesmo assim continuou firme no que acredita sem nunca desistir.

[@oguerrero031280]

Dude very cool. Ten out of Ten. Thank you

[@thisbeem2714]

Thank you to everyone who commented that he left Michonne out.

[@harveys_studio]

Great video man, keep it up.

[@thisbeem2714]

I would argue that Rick lost his best friend in Shane BEFORE he ended up killing Shane.

[@alondravergara7445]

New Subscriber. Please, do Carol next. Next best character in TWD

[@culturecove]

YESSSSSSSSS! I WILL GET TO CAROL SOON

[@EclecticDD]

Carol did have a great progression from submissive wife to bad-ass warrior.

[@zenithafeyleon8888]

Hey I'm really enjoying binging your vids❤

[@ScreenTalk_]

Your making me want to start posting again but about the walking dead😂

[@jadenkrause]

Great Video!! Keep it up!!

[@culturecove]

THANK YOU! I really appreciate it!

[@altdoom5205]

Good job Buddy.. well done!

[@thisbeem2714]

It isn’t schizophrenia. It’s trauma induced psychosis. Very different!

[@josephfassett2345]

What is the music that's playing?! I'm hearing it everywhere!

[@joeysmoot7608]

fucking great video bro

[@BasicallyIIINobody]

I like the video but your speech at times has stutters and it seems like you start a sentence with a point but with a lot of " uhh"/ breaks in the sentence. Just something i noticed, It would help me understand your idea or point easier if it was a more straightforward. I think the video us great though! Also I saw its an older video so I'm excited to see how much better you've gotten!

[@culturecove]

Thank you so much, truth is i actually do have a stutter so thats why i talk like that i never really made it public but i think i should go public with it

[@connorchisholm4418]

Shit happens right

[@connorchisholm4418]

I made you a promise

[@thecowboy9698]

One thing I regret about the show is Rick and Jessie never really got together. Im not a shipper, but Jessie was a great character who had so much potential and inner-strength, it was a shame to lose her. And given how the creator of the video compared Rick and Negan, to be honest when looking at the brutality of the two men, I honestly cannot see a whole lot of difference. Though I must say at the end of S8, during their final battle, when we here Negan say how he didn't want to kill Rick in front of Carl, and the grief he has in his eyes when Rick starts talking about Carl, you can see that despite Negan being the Villain, he was unlike the Governor in that Negan could genuinely have emotion, he could happiness, but also pain and grief, which was further cemented how he begged Maggie to kill him so he could be with Lucille, and expressed outrage when Alpha was gonna killer her own daughter, and then killing the former before she could - those things set Negan apart from the other antagonists in the series - to show that he had decency in him, but was hardened by the losses and tribulations he experienced, just as Rick was, but who went down a bit of a different path. I do hope in the future spin-off with Rick, that they do not turn him into a complete villain. I really hope they will have him retain his humanity.

[@Thebadgalgabi]

Jessie was irrelevant. Michonne is ricks equal

[@Philliwolf5]

​@@Thebadgalgabifacts. They're so stuck on Jessie when she wasn't even a blip on the radar.

[@tarareads23]

@@Philliwolf5We all know why. 🙄😒