Inside look

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Morgan Jones left the Walking Dead franchise after five seasons. Morgan and Duane (Adrian Kali Turner) met Rick Grimes (Andrew Lincoln) in 2010's "Days Gone Bye" episode of The Walking Dead.

Sunday's "All I See Is Red" midseason finale finished that quest. Morgan joined Fear the Walking Dead after fleeing Alexandria and Rick.

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"I think it's just the way the story panned out for the final season," James said of his mid-season trip.

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Everyone knows I love Morgan's story. Morgan's done.He'll only return for a universal story.

Inside look

Inside look

Inside look

Inside look

Lennie James Leaves Fear the Walking Dead Five Seasons

Morgan Jones left the Walking Dead franchise after five seasons. Morgan and Duane (Adrian Kali Turner) met Rick Grimes (Andrew Lincoln) in 2010's "Days Gone Bye" episode of The Walking Dead.

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