CLEVELAND, Ohio - Like most of the major deaths on "The Walking Dead," the demise of one of its most important characters won't be quick or painless.

"The Walking Dead" will drag out Carl's final episode. AMC announced that the Feb. 25 midseason premiere will run 82 minutes, as opposed to a typical episode's 60-minute runtime.

Last we saw Carl, he revealed that a walker bit him and his days (maybe hours) were numbered.

Carl's death will play out in the midseason premiere, which will likely be the most emotional episode in "TWD" history. Get a comfortable seat and your tissues ready.