‘The Walking Dead: The Ones Who Live’ Episode 3 Review - Won’t Go Home Without You

Like the other two episodes in the series, the third episode of The Walking Dead: The Ones Who Live starts with some incident in the past before continuing the story in the present timeline. Here, we initially catch up with Jadis (Pollyanna McIntosh). There is something fascinating about her eyes, making this character simultaneously seductive and scary. Her scenes with Rick carry an undercurrent of conflict that, instead of shaking with violence, interestingly seems restrained and quiet. There is also a playful, flirtatious energy from her side, which Rick dodges instantly. His heart belongs to Michonne only. No other woman is granted permission for entry.

Rick can do anything for the love of his life. That much becomes clear to the viewer through the gestures, and the smiles these two throw at each other secretly. Well, their romance is conspicuous, especially in the scene where Michonne - as Dana Bethune - walks by Rick after killing zombies with a stick (this is what Rick did in the first episode of the series). I thought the woman walking with Michonne would notice the silent exchange of affection between her and Rick. But alas, the other characters are too busy dreaming of a better life.

Take Thorne, for instance. She gets a promotion and jokingly asks for a salute from Rick. When she confronts Michonne and almost takes out her knife, Rick, too, gets ready to fight with his bullets. Later, when Thorne points her gun at Michonne, Rick comes in between to stop her from pulling the trigger. The signs are obvious. Thorne, though, isn't able to make a connection. She is too busy doing her job to the best of her abilities.

"Consignee Bethune, stand down," says Thorne when Michonne leaves her position during a mission where there is, expectedly, an army of zombies. The woman, of course, doesn't follow these orders. This obviously makes sense because Michonne is an "A," a leader. She follows her own instincts. She gets the opportunity to escape from the city but refuses to go without Rick. No one can tell Michonne what she should or shouldn't do. This warrior prefers making her own choices. Sometimes, these choices can be loony. Hence, that crazy climax involving helicopter jumping. Notice how the storm shakes the vehicle as well as Rick, but Michonne remains unperturbed by this turbulence as if the storm originated from within her body. The weather might just as well be an extension of her feelings. The bottom line is don't mess with this woman, and never break her heart with bitter words, no matter how good your intentions may be.

Final Score - [7/10]