read our post mortem with TWD overlord Scott M. Gimple.) TVLINE | That was quite the ending! Was it always the plan for the series to conclude with Michonne and Rick getting to be with their kids?

I screened the "TWD" finale a few days ahead of its premiere ... and then a mini scene with their kids, Judith and R.J. Was it great seeing Rick and Michonne back? Absolutely.

Honestly, it'd be weird to not see a glimpse of Michonne by the series' end when she played such a large role on "TWD" and when her kids are both at the Commonwealth without her. Of course ...