To provide some context, the question refers to the popular TV show, The Walking Dead. In the show, one of the main characters, Carl Grimes, is bitten on the arm by a walker (zombie) in the mid-season finale of season 8. This leads to a debate among fans about whether or not the character will have to have his arm amputated, as it is a common trope in the franchise that bites from walkers can be fatal unless the bitten limb is immediately amputated.
However, it is important to note that the TV show diverges from the original comic book series in several significant ways. In the comic book, the character of Carl is actually still alive and has never lost his arm. Therefore, any speculation about whether or not Rick (or any other character) will have to cut off Carl’s arm is purely speculative and based solely on events from the TV show.
As for whether or not Carl’s arm will be amputated, it is worth noting that the show has not yet addressed this issue. In the season 8 mid-season premiere, it is revealed that Carl has managed to survive the walker bite, leading some fans to speculate that the show may choose to deviate from the comic book and allow Carl to keep his arm. Others argue that the show may still choose to have his arm amputated, either to keep in line with the trope from the franchise or to add drama and tension to the story.
Ultimately, only the show’s writers and producers know what will happen to Carl’s arm. Fans will have to tune in to future episodes to find out what fate has in store for the young survivor.