As Rick Grimes journeyed through the apocalypse, his transition from a moral, law-abiding leader to a figure who made brutal decisions for survival mirrored the transformation of his former best friend, Shane. In many ways, Rick's mindset shifted toward Shane’s, and in some aspects, even surpassed it, as he was forced to do things that once seemed unthinkable, like murdering others to protect his people. Let’s explore how Rick’s evolution ultimately led him to adopt a more ruthless approach than Shane ever did.