'The Walking Dead: The Ones Who Live' Episode 2 Sneak Peek: Michonne and Nat attack Rick's helicopter

'The Walking Dead: The Ones Who Live' Episode 2 witnesses Michonne and Rick Grimes' much-awaited reunion
A still from 'The Walking Dead: The Ones Who Live' (@AMC)
A still from 'The Walking Dead: The Ones Who Live' (@AMC)

Contains spoilers for 'The Walking Dead: The Ones Who Live'

LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA: In Episode 2 of 'The Walking Dead: The Ones Who Live,' the spotlight shifts to Michonne Hawthorne (Danai Gurira) as her post-bridge explosion journey unfolds.

Briefly delving into her trek northward, the episode highlights her eventual reunion with Rick Grimes (Andrew Lincoln) following a separation of more than five years.

The previous episode left viewers on edge with Michonne attacking CRM soldiers, but Episode 2 provides much-needed context for her actions.

Michonne survives chlorine bomb attack in 'The Walking Dead: The Ones Who Live'

Danai Gurira as Michonne Hawthrone in 'The Walking Dead: The Ones Who Live' (@AMC)
Danai Gurira as Michonne in 'The Walking Dead: The Ones Who Live' (@AMC)

Michonne embarks on a quest to locate her husband, Rick Grimes. Along her journey, she crosses paths with Aiden (Breeda Wool) and Bailey (Andrew Bachelor), whom she rescues from walkers.

They selflessly join her mission, and together with Nat (Matthew Jeffers) and other community members, they form a united front.

Their travels take a harrowing turn when they encounter a helicopter dropping a chlorine bomb, claiming several lives. Aiden and Bailey manage to seek refuge with Michonne and Nat in an abandoned hospital but ultimately succumb to their injuries.

As they transform into walkers, Michonne is left with the heart-wrenching duty of ending their suffering.

The chlorine gas causes severe damage to the lungs and throats of the survivors. Michonne and Nat spend the following days recovering from their injuries.

Michonne and Nat take revenge in 'The Walking Dead: The Ones Who Live'

Matthew August Jeffers as Nat in a still from 'The Walking Dead: The Ones Who Live' (@AMC)
Matthew Jeffers as Nat in a still from 'The Walking Dead: The Ones Who Live' (@AMC)

Once they heal, Michonne asks Nat to go home. He refuses to abandon her and they continue their mission to Bridgers Terminal, where they spot one of the CRM helicopters, which triggers memories of the deadly attack.

Using his expertise in burning things down, Nat attacks the helicopter which has Rick Grimes and Donald Okafor (Craig Tate). The helicopter crashes and Nat and Michonne begin killing the surviving soldiers.

As Michonne wields her sword amidst a flurry of emotions, memories of losing Aiden and Bailey resurface. This is when she finds her long-lost love, Rick. Tears roll down her eyes, and she hugs and kisses him.

Andrew Lincoln  as Rick Grimes in a still from 'The Walking Dead: The Ones Who Live' (@AMC)
Andrew Lincoln as Rick Grimes in a still from 'The Walking Dead: The Ones Who Live' (@AMC)

However, their reunion is abruptly halted by the sudden killing of Nat at the hands of an injured CRM soldier.

Despite finally finding each other, Michonne and Rick are still far from safety and home. Trapped in a city with no escape, they remain determined to return to their daughter.

Two episodes of 'The Walking Dead: The Ones Who Live' are available to stream on AMC+.

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