17 details you may have missed on the penultimate episode of 'The Walking Dead'

Kirsten AcunaNov 14, 2022, 09:44 IST

Sunday's penultimate episode of "The Walking Dead" contained nods to the entire Grimes' family in an episode fittingly called "Family."Jace Downs/AMC

Warning: There are spoilers ahead for season 11, episode 23 of "The Walking Dead," "Family."
The second to last episode of "TWD" contains many callbacks to the show and a twist from the comics.

The music that opens the episode is the same score that played on Rick and Michonne's final episodes.

As "TWD" cast pick up their weapons to go to battle with the Commonwealth, a familiar tune plays.Gene Page/AMC, AMC

Judith's gun shot wound and Lydia's amputation may have been teased near the episode's start.

The firing sound is matched with video of Daryl's arrow firing, but when you watch the episode a second time it's difficult to not think of Judith being shot towards the episode's end.AMC, Jace Downs/AMC, composite by Kirsten Acuna/Insider

Judith says that her brother, Carl, dreamed of a day where they'd all live in peace. This is a nice little nod to Carl's final episodes and the comics.

Carl wanted a better world before he died on the show and lived to see it in the comics.AMC, Gene Page/AMC, Image Comics/Skybound

As she picks up Rick's gun, Judith says her father was "searching for mercy," another reference to season eight.

Mercy prevailing over one's search for vengeance was the theme of the show's eighth season.AMC

Judith packs up the charter that Michonne wrote for the communities.

The full community charter is on display at the MOMI in Queens, NY through January 2023.AMC, Kirsten Acuna/Insider

At the episode's start, Judith says she keeps thinking about "a secret saying" Michonne used to share with her dad.

Is this the secret phrase Judith was referencing? "We don't die."AMC

Judith passes on Rick's iconic sheriff's hat to her brother, R.J., just as Carl gave it to her during a pivotal moment.

Judith gives Rick's hat to R.J. on Sunday's episode just as Carl gave it to her on season eight, episode nine.Jace Downs/AMC, AMC / composite by Kirsten Acuna/Insider

The events leading up to Judith getting shot mirror Carl getting shot on season two.

Carl asks Rick to join the search for Sophia on the season two premiere. Judith similarly tells Uncle Daryl she's joining him on his mission to the Commonwealth on Sunday's episode.AMC, composite by Kirsten Acuna/Insider

Here's a map that showcases the major events of Sunday's episode.

Daryl's group entered the Commonwealth from the south while the dead entered from the east. Pamela retreats to her cushy estate home near the top of the map.AMC via Goldin

Pamela uses the dead as a tool to control the community whenever things get out of her control at the Commonwealth.

Pamela previously pulled the "B17" card on season 11, episode 17. It was just a slightly different directive.AMC, composite by Kirsten Acuna/Insider

Magna subtly references her prison past while reaching out to Tyler.

Magna relates to Tyler being misjudged before his death on Sunday's episode.AMC, composite by Kirsten Acuna/Insider

Tyler gets killed by Pamela's men.

Tyler is the first one shot in Union Station on season 11, episode 23.AMC, composite by Kirsten Acuna/Insider

A small line from Jerry references his first season on the show and it has us worried about him heading into the finale.

Are these Jerry's last words to Aaron?AMC, composite by Kirsten Acuna/Insider

Dianne reappears for the first time in 11 episodes and that also has us worried about her survival odds heading into the finale.

Since season seven, Dianne has been one of the show's best background fighters. This is someone who would gladly lay down her life for Maggie, Ezekiel, or any of the survivors.AMC, Gene Page/AMC, composite by Kirsten Acuna/Insider

Pamela Milton accidentally shoots Judith Grimes in a complete role reversal from the comics where a Milton also shoots a Grimes.

In the comics, a despised child shoots a revered parent. On the show, a parent shoots a beloved child.AMC, Image Comics/Skybound

Daryl running with an injured Judith is supposed to mirror Rick running with Carl after he was shot on season two.

You're not really a Grimes until you're shot.Jace Downs/AMC

The subway mural that Daryl saw earlier this season is coming to fruition all over again.

Daryl is shaken up by this mural on season 11, episode 18.AMC

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