The White Light

The White Light is the eleventh and penultimate episode of the eleventh season of The Walking Dead. It was first aired in June 2025 and was watched by 12.3 million people. It was written and directed by series showrunner Daniel Stephen.

This is the highest rated episode of the series, boasting a 99% fresh rating on rotten tomatos.

Plot
Rosita and Sebastian agree on a meeting to discuss Rhys' fate, Magna prepares an army. Only time will tell if she must use it.

Cast Notes

 * 13 out of the 25 starring cast members appear in this episode.
 * Starring cast members Calum Kelmer  (Rhys), Eleanor Matsurra (Yumiko), Margot Bingham (Stephanie), Josh McDermitt (Eugene), Matt Lintz as (Henry), Cassidy McLincley (Lydia), Paola Lázaro (Princess), James Kelvie (Lance), Hannah Murray (Siobhan), Winston Duke (Mercer) and Maria Bello (Pamela) do not appear in this episode and are not credited.
 * This episode features the final appearances of starring cast members Rosita Espinosa, Luke, Mary and Kelly thus it is the final episode their actors and actresses are credited in.

Deaths

 * Scott
 * Gage
 * Luke
 * Mary
 * Kelly
 * Marco
 * Rosita Espinosa
 * At least 1 unnamed Gateways guard