'The Walking Dead: The Ones Who Live' Episode 5 Preview: Michonne loses hope of returning home

Rick Grimes and Michonne confront new challenges as they embark on a journey back to Alexandria
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: Rick Grimes (Andrew Lincoln) and Michonne's (Danai Gurira) story takes an interesting twist in 'The Walking Dead: The Ones Who Live' as they undertake a daring mission to break free from CRM.

Episode 4 highlights a tense argument between the couple, as they each hold different visions for their future. Despite their disagreements, Michonne persuades Rick to return to Alexandria, encouraging him to confront his fears.

Audience anticipation is high as they eagerly await to see if they successfully return home.

When is 'The Walking Dead: The Ones Who Live' Episode 5 releasing?

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)

'The Walking Dead: The Ones Who Live' debuted on February 25, 2024, on AMC and AMC+. Subsequently, the network releases a new episode every Sunday.

As per the schedule, Episode 5 titled 'Become' will be released for streaming on Sunday, March 24. Viewers with an AMC+ subscription will have seamless access to stream it on the platform.

What to expect in 'The Walking Dead: The Ones Who Live' Episode 5?

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

Episode 4 concluded with Rick Grimes and Michonne starting their journey back to Alexandria. In the upcoming episode, they will encounter dangerous challenges along the way.

The trailer reveals Rick and Michonne seeking refuge in a cabin, facing deadly zombies and unknown survivors. Michonne, who firmly believed that they could go back home has a shift in her perspective and now doubts their ability.

While CRM currently assumes Rick and Michonne died in the helicopter crash, the audience knows this is not the end.

As a formidable group, CRM may eventually discover they are alive and launch a pursuit. Furthermore, Jadis Stokes is unlikely to accept their supposed death and may potentially embark on a mission to hunt them down.

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

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