“Those Who Live.” Rick and Michonne returns today on Paramount+

The series the walking Dead , where survivors fight in a world inhabited by zombies, has its own spinoffs. After 11 seasons, it must be admitted that the writers have tightened the rope. Addicted fans of the series aren’t complaining, but it’s hard to keep up with the genre. Fight, hide, be part of a group, of a family as the characters say. Repetition can wear you down in the long run.

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As a result, we are freed from spin-offs by associating ourselves with the characters. Daryl Dixon, the crossbow-wielding biker, has made a somewhat successful foray into France. It wasn’t a bad idea to move the undead context to the Old Continent, even if it was accompanied by some good shots of Paris.

Star duo Michonne and Rick at the heart of ‘The Walking Dead: The Ones Who Live’

here in LivingWe find the great Michonne and her Japanese sword and Rick, who sacrificed himself on the bridge to save his friends. We thought he was dead. impossible.

He is recruited into a military camp to eradicate the undead, but he still maintains hope of finding his love, Michonne. It’s a pleasure to see the two leads again, with Andrew Lincoln (Rick) aging (well) and Danai Gurira at the peak of her martial arts.

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There is no need to see the “historical” seasons to understand everything in them the walking Dead. Death always works. And the writers aren’t done keeping us going.

Available from Friday 29 March 2024 on Paramount+ (accessible via Canal+). Six episodes.