Rick Grimes (Andrew Lincoln): At the end of last season, Rick unexpectedly let Negan live, and he stands by this decision in the name of his son. His goal is not simply to survive, it's to build the future Carl envisioned for this post-apocalyptic world. He is determined to see this through, but he's no longer the only voice of leadership, and not everyone agrees on the path forward. The war may be over, but the struggle for peace is just the beginning.
Daryl Dixon (Norman Reedus): One thing certain about Daryl is he is true to his word. He made a promise to Maggie at the end of last season, a promise he intends to keep. Daryl is skeptical of Rick's belief that peace between the communities is sustainable. He is trying to help Rick for the sake of their future, but their differing philosophies is only widening the rift in their brotherhood.
Maggie Rhee (Lauren Cohan): Life is good for Maggie. Time has passed. She gave birth to a happy and healthy baby boy. She is a natural at being a mom, just as she is at leading Hilltop. But even though her community is thriving, Negan continues to live in the shadows of her mind. Healing is a matter of time, but sometimes is a matter of opportunity. Maggie has been biding her time, waiting for her opportunity. She is not asking permission or seeking approval for any of her decisions. She will do what she thinks is necessary without hesitations, regardless of the cost.
Michonne (Danai Gurira): Michonne is leading Alexandria side by side with Rick. While Rick is taking on the practical and physical challenges necessary to make Carl's vision of the future a reality, Michonne focuses on the philosophical ideals by which all the communities may govern and prosper independently and as a whole. Both are important, and both present fundamental challenges that catch them unprepared. When things take an unexpected turn, the tightrope she walks to ensure a lawful and safe future becomes even more precarious.
Carol Peletier (Melissa McBride): With her heart on her sleeve and a weapon on her hand, Carol has found a new happiness, but remains as resilient as ever. She believes in Rick's vision and is loyal to her group and extended family, even when they come down on opposite sides. At the same time, if anyone dares to threaten her or someone she loves, there will be hell to pay.
Negan (Jeffrey Dean Morgan): To many living at Alexandria, Negan is the monster in the basement. He misses Lucille and is eager to see her again. A pathological manipulator, Negan subtly needles his rare visitors towards a desired path in order to orchestrate his master plan, holding his endgame close to his chest.
Tara Chambler (Alanna Masterson): Never one to hide from a fight or a good joke in the time of need, Tara is finding more strength and security in her own voice. She isn't afraid to stand up for what she believes is right, even if that puts her at odds with people she has always admired and respected. She is all too familiar with loss. That makes her appreciate today and grateful at the thought of tomorrow, sharing it with those around her - should they all be so lucky.
Eugene Porter (Josh McDermitt): Eugene is determined to make up for his past selfish actions and is slowly gaining back his group's lost trust. In this time of relative peace, he is using his intelligence to bridge the communities together. But with peace never long for this world, will Eugene stand up or cower down the next time his people are in danger?
Rosita Espinosa (Christian Serratos): Rosita is a soldier in civilian clothes. But with the war over, she finds herself exploring a semi-normal life full of potential, and even love. She's come around to trusting Eugene again and is invested in the communities. She wants and works towards fully realizing the future Rick envisions.
Father Gabriel (Seth Gilliam): Despite being blind in one eye, Father Gabriel is seeing himself and his place in the world more clearly than ever before. Once content living in self-imposed isolation, he's now pushing himself to explore new challenges and relationships, and encouraging others to do the same. He finds navigating this new path may require taking a leap of faith he never could have imagined.
Aaron (Ross Marquand): Aaron had to learn how to re-navigate the world following Eric's death. After facing another sudden tragedy, he has to figure out how to re-navigate it all over again - all while raising his daughter, Gracie. As he tries to provide the best possible future for her, he discovers that Rick's commitment to unite the communities, while well-intentioned, may be harder to achieve than he thought.
Enid (Katelyn Nacon): Enid is no longer just surviving somehow. She is helping the communities work toward a better future. What's more, she's learning medicine from Siddiq, well on her way to becoming a doctor in her own right. When she finds herself facing a medical crisis head on, she must rely on her skill, resolve and compassion to keep the people she cares about alive.
Jesus (Tom Payne): As Maggie's right-hand man at Hilltop, Jesus is her voice of reason and understanding, even if they don't always agree. As Maggie's determination grows, so does his role at Hilltop. Following his own code of inclusiveness, Jesus leads by example.
Gregory (Xander Berkeley): Time has mellowed Gregory, who is now towing the line at Hilltop and obediently following Maggie's lead. It will take a true test of his selflessness to convince those around him that he's not the man he used to be.
King Ezekiel (Khary Payton): Ezekiel remains King of the Kingdom and a father to Henry. Following the events of the war, he is now revered just as much through his actions as a man as through his pomp and circumstance as a king. The Kingdom is still struggling from the events of last season, but Ezekiel's eyes are on the sparrow, hoping for a prosperous and fair future for all the communities.
Anne/Jadis (Pollyana McIntosh): Despite her best efforts, Anne (formerly Jadis) finds that assimilating into her new life as an Alexandrian is more challenging than she'd hoped. She's trying her best to look forward, but fears it might be a matter of time before her past catches up with her.
Alden (Callan McAuliffe): A fierce supporter of Maggie, Alden is instrumental in the success of Hilltop. While he no longers considers himself a Savior, he still looks out for the interests of those still living at the Sanctuary, advocating for their safety and well being.
Siddiq (Avi Nash): Last season, Siddiq was the outsider Carl brought in. This season, he's not only a respected community member, but also Rick and Michonne's close friend and confidant. He is teaching medicine to Enid and others, with the goal of spreading knowledgeable medical personnel throughout the various communities. Siddiq is acutely aware that Carl sacrificed his life to bring him in, so it's important to him that he do his part in keeping Carl's vision of the future alive.
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