The trailer of ‘The Walking Dead: The Ones Who Live’ Episode 5 introduces a mysterious character in a black cloak

Stills from 'The Walking Dead: The Ones Who Live' (@AMC/Gene Page)
Stills from ‘The Walking Dead: The Ones Who Live’ (@AMC/Gene Page)

Episode 4 of ‘The Walking Dead: The Ones Who Live’ left fans on the edge of their seats, eagerly anticipating what’s in store for Michonne (Danai Gurira) and Rick Grimes (Andrew Lincoln) in the upcoming episode.

In the previous episode, we witnessed the couple making the daring choice to flee CRM, hopping into a hybrid car and setting off on their journey back to Alexandria. However, the challenges awaiting them on this path are sure to test their resilience and determination.

Rick Grimes and Michonne face new threats in ‘The Walking Dead: The Ones Who Live’ Episode 5

Rick Grimes and Danai Gurira in a still from 'The Walking Dead: The Ones Who Live' (@AMC)
Rick Grimes and Danai Gurira in a still from ‘The Walking Dead: The Ones Who Live’ (@AMC)

AMC has released the trailer for Episode 5, offering a glimpse into the couple’s journey filled with stolen moments of love and intimacy amid their daring adventure.

However, they also confront looming dangers such as hordes of walkers and encountering unfamiliar survivors.

The trailer also teases a thrilling car chase, leaving viewers intrigued about the mysterious pursuer yet to be revealed.

Adding to the suspense, an enigmatic character cloaked in black sparks curiosity, hinting at a deeper mystery yet to unfold.

Reddit users speculate about the identity of the mystery man in Episode 5

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

The trailer has ignited fans’ curiosity regarding the enigmatic figure cloaked in black, sparking a flurry of speculation and the development of various theories.

Given Rick’s confrontation with Jadis Stokes, who had previously threatened to pursue them if they attempted to escape, one 

Reddit user speculates that the individual in the black cloak might be Jadis herself.

The fan wrote, “It looked like Jadis from the back to me. I think she been keeping track from the moment he left the CRM and when the crash happened she went to see if they survived.”

Pollyanna McIntosh as Jadis Strokes in a still from 'The Walking Dead: The Ones Who Live' (@Gene Page/AMC)
Pollyanna McIntosh as Jadis Stokes in a still from ‘The Walking Dead: The Ones Who Live’ (@Gene Page/AMC)

A contradictory theory posted by a fan reads, “I’ve been hearing stuff about it being Silas. What if Silas goes there and fight Rick but then helps him destroy the evidence of Alexandria. Which would help Silas get out from under jadis’ control from world beyond because she wanted to make him a soldier and he wanted to change the CRM from within just like Rick.”

While the identity of the man remains shrouded in mystery, one fan wrote, “Tobias from Fear. He is the true savior of the apocalypse.”

Let it be known that Tobias is among the select few, one of only nine regular characters to endure throughout the entirety of the franchise’s run.

A hopeful fan wrote on Reddit, “Maybe cloak person is someone who knows something bout the crm or was someone who escaped, I hope it’s someone who knows some kind of weakness or something that can harm the crm.”

As numerous theories circulate before the premiere of Episode 5, the question of Rick Grimes and Michonne’s fate hangs in the balance.

‘The Walking Dead: The Ones Who Live’ Episode 5 is scheduled to stream on AMC on AMC+ on Sunday, March 24, 2024.