Chandler Riggs visited the set while filming was taking place and was convinced to be in the background of a scene. He was given a hat to blend in.
The title of the series finale is taken directly from the final volume of its graphic novel predecessor.
Only the second time the words "The Walking Dead" are used throughout the show's entire run. The line is delivered by Daryl Dixon.
The main title theme by Bear McCreary was re-recorded with a larger orchestra for this final episode.
The finale is a remix of the comics ending.
Greg Nicotero: appears as the walker that Daryl passed by while leaving the Commonwealth. His cameo is a callback to previously playing a walker in the third episode, who was Daryl's first kill.