'The Walking Dead: The Ones Who Live' Episode 4 Takeaway: Rick Grimes and Michonne make daring escape from CRM
Contains spoilers for 'The Walking Dead: The Ones Who Live'
LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA: Viewers were left in suspense during the climax of Episode 3 of 'The Walking Dead: The Ones Who Live,' as Michonne (Danai Gurira) executed a daring escape from the oppressive CRM organization by jumping off their helicopter.
In a surprising twist, she also brought along Rick Grimes (Andrew Lincoln), who had initially intended to stay behind.
The highly anticipated Episode 4, titled 'What We,' delivers a gratifying experience to fans of the franchise as the couple finally takes a break from CRM, using the time to strategize their next move.
Rick Grimes and Michonne are presumed dead in 'The Walking Dead: The Ones Who Live'
At first, Rick expresses anger towards Michonne for forcibly bringing him along, insisting that he should return to the Civic Republic to protect their loved ones from potential danger.
However, his perspective shifts when he witnesses the catastrophic crash of their helicopter into a building, realizing they narrowly escaped death by jumping in time.
Rick and Michonne also recognize that the crash will lead the CRM to believe they died in the incident, which indeed occurs when another CRM helicopter locates the wreckage and incinerates it to erase traces of the organization's existence.
This turn of events presents the perfect opportunity for Rick and Michonne to safely return to Alexandria.
Michonne convinces Rick Grimes to finally escape in 'The Walking Dead: The Ones Who Live'
Cornered by walkers inside a Greenwood building, Michonne urges Rick to come back home with her.
But Rick hesitates, afraid of the consequences if the CRM or Jadis Stokes (Pollyanna McIntosh) were to find them and harm their loved ones.
Despite his fears, Michonne convinces him that they are stronger together and can overcome any obstacles.
Together, they manage to flee the collapsing building, dispatch the walkers, and escape in a car.
'The Walking Dead: The Ones Who Live' is available to stream on AMC+.