He generally keeps a cool head and a friendly demeanor, reveling in the respect others have for him. Ezekiel is the leader of The Kingdom, a community of survivors terrorized by a vicious group called the Saviors. He is perceived by many as arrogant due to his theatrics as the "king" of his people, and Ezekiel admits such views to be somewhat true.

They are able to get there in time to save Rick and several other members of Alexandria.

He goes onto to say that now they are dead, he does not want to go on being leader, saying that he has failed to protect those that looked upon him for guidance.

Not much is known about Ezekiel's life prior to or as the outbreak began. Shocked by how quickly he turned, Ezekiel bashes the man's skull in and faces the remaining Saviors. Michonne tells him that he is being a "pussy" and that families back at The Kingdom are still trusting him to lead.
That's worth fighting for... Fighting though this for. He later joins a meeting with Rick, and a few other people, to discuss war plans against Negan; Ezekiel saying that he is prepared to do whatever it takes to win.

Keeping the zombies away long enough for Ezekiel escape, but she ended up swarmed and was presumably devoured. I agree, Rosita's head on the spike should've been the big reveal, she's been around way longer than Ezekiel and the fact that ... What you've seen the last few days... That's not me. At some point he met Shiva, a tiger cub who was injured in her exhibit. After spending a night there, Ezekiel apologizes to Michonne for his cowardice over the previous days, telling her that his real-self just needed some time, and that he is ready to fight the Saviors again.

When informed by Rick that they are moving to the Hilltop to plan their next attack, Ezekiel questions how many more need to die and says they've already lost. Ezekiel is deeply saddened by her death, to the point of stating that he wished he had died in battle so he would not have to live with the grief of losing her.

He reveals that Michonne had left the Kingdom at one point. Ezekiel decided to handle the hostility with good will and almost immediately made attempts at attaining Michonne's trust.
AMC's "The Walking Dead". As well as his uncommon first name, he uses his experiences in theater to create the persona of a highly flamboyant and charismatic king, speaking in a Shakespearean-like manner and referring to himself in the third person.

Ezekiel and Michonne quickly take cover behind one of the Hilltop's buildings, Ezekiel saying that the battle for Hilltop can't end up like the one at Alexandria. High quality King Ezekiel gifts and merchandise. It is also mentioned that he never truly accepted Negan's supply truce.

Ezekiel is an eccentric, affable, and somewhat flamboyant older man. Ezekiel informs her that he can work with potential and heads downstairs to check on Shiva. Ezekiel subsequently founded a community known as The Kingdom which grew to be a thriving community, lush with food and comfort. When the walker outbreak began, Ezekiel returned to the zoo and freed Shiva with the two being together ever since.

His head is later buried at the foot of the pike along with the others.

You're strong... Stronger than I

He tells her that he never really had a family and that his men and Shiva were the closest he would ever get to having one. Still I want you to know that's over. Also, he shares Rick's view of Negan; both men deeply hate him and want Negan dead. Subscribe for more!

Still grieving over Shiva and his men's deaths, Ezekiel tells a worried Michonne of his troubles.

Ezekiel was formerly a zookeeper and has known his pet tiger, Shiva, since she was born. However, Ezekiel is almost caught off-guard by a lone Savior, who manages to stab one of Ezekiel's fighters, In the aftermath of the battle he, along with Paul, Michonne, After the confrontation is over and Negan taken into custody, Ezekiel returns to the Kingdom with his people and Michonne. King Ezekiel (Khary Payton) recently revealed to Carol that he was dying from cancer after a lump developed on the side of his neck. Also, he thinks of Dwight as a useful member of their "army" against Negan. Paul and Ezekiel are good friends, as he happily greeted Paul when he arrived with Rick. Michonne arrives and mostly ignores Ezekiel, which hurts him.

Richard was Ezekiel's bodyguard and cared for him.

Ezekiel cared for and befriended Shiva and formed a strong bond with her.