The short but meaningful life of Carl Grimes came to a tragic, and very unexpected end during The Walking Dead's eighth season, but several of the characters who remain on the show are doing everything in their power to keep his memory alive. According to ComicBook.com Rick is honoring his son's legacy by making the controversial decision to allow Negan to live and Michonne has a few Carl easter eggs in her wardrobe for fans to be on the lookout for. The Walking Dead returns for its ninth season on Oct. 7, 2018.