AMC's horror spin-off The Walking Dead: The Ones Who Live is now streaming on Netflix

AMC's highly anticipated spin-off, The Walking Dead: The Ones Who Live, has finally hit Netflix. This new limited series wraps up the story of Rick Grimes, played by Andrew Lincoln, and Michonne, played by Danai Gurira. It starts off right after the end of the main show, showing us their emotional reunion and struggle to stay alive in a world that's gone to the zombies.

The spin-off gives us six episodes packed with excitement, sad moments, and a lot of strength and love. It answers some of the big questions we've all had, like what happened to Rick after he vanished mysteriously in Season 9 and why Michonne was so desperate to find him in Season 10.

Liam Mathews over at Tudum said The Ones Who Live is:

"A love story that survived the end of the world."

With an 88% Certified Fresh rating on Rotten Tomatoes, the series is already a hit, securing a spot in Netflix's Top 10 chart and captivating fans of the franchise.

Rick and Michonne's reunion is at the heart of The Walking Dead: The Ones Who Live

The Walking Dead: The Ones Who Live is about the heart-wrenching reunion of Rick and Michonne after being separated for a long time. After everyone thought Rick had bought the farm in Season 9, the Civic Republic Military (CRM) snatched it from him.

The poor guy had been living as their property, a "consignee," and then somehow worked his way up to become one of their soldiers. Let's not just get all mushy about them finding each other again. This shows how being apart has changed who they are and what's important to them.

Pollyanna McIntosh is back as Jadis, now a big shot in the CRM, and her goals crash into their plan to break free. Terry O'Quinn plays Major General Beale, and Lesley-Ann Brandt plays Pearl Thorne, showing us how spooky power can be in a world that's already gone to hell in a handbasket.

For die-hard Walking Dead fans, The Ones Who Live ties in well with the rest of the universe. It throws in bits and pieces from other spin-offs like Fear the Walking Dead and The Walking Dead: World Beyond. Watch out for Easter eggs and surprise visits from characters you know and love.

The Ones Who Live is a zombie reunion with less awkward small talk!

The Walking Dead is a zombie franchise that keeps on giving

Since it began, The Walking Dead has always been about more than just people trying to stay alive; it's how humans unite and keep going, even when everything's falling apart. Although the main show finished up in 2022, there are spin-offs like Daryl Dixon and Dead City that keep the story going strong.

The Ones Who Live is a bit different. It's a limited series that zooms in on the people and their stories, not just the big picture of the world they're in. The chemistry between Lincoln and Gurira is like nothing else, and their acting makes the story so much better.

The cast has talents like Okafur and Nat, and they all do such a great job that you can't help but remember each character long after you've watched them. As the Walking Dead universe keeps growing, The Ones Who Live is like a little heartwarming throwback to why we all started watching in the first place.