AMC's plan for Rick and Michonne's Walking Dead spinoff show has raised concerns as the series finale briefly brought back Rick to set up their story. Despite initially planning a trilogy of movies, AMC confirmed Andrew Lincoln's return on the small screen instead. The spinoff show promises an "epic love story" between the characters, but it risks downplaying the importance of the CRM organization, which has been teased as a major factor in Rick's disappearance and the franchise's ultimate villains. The finale hinted at Rick's involvement with the CRM, generating mysteries about his time in custody and what they wanted from him. While the romance is important, the spinoff should make the most out of the CRM's storytelling potential.