A highly anticipated TV sequel to a popular drama, years in the making, is set to reach a wider UK audience this week.
The six-part post-apocalyptic drama, featuring two well-known stars reprising their iconic roles after several years, initially premiered in the US in February 2024.
Although previously available to Sky Go or NOW subscribers, or for purchase on Amazon Prime or Apple TV, this marks the first time the series will be so broadly accessible.
From tomorrow (Monday, January 13), subscribers can enjoy The Walking Dead: The Ones Who Live at no additional cost.
The show, one of the most eagerly awaited spin-offs ever, sees Andrew Lincoln and Danai Gurira return as zombie apocalypse survivors Rick Grimes and Michonne.
One of the most highly-anticipated TV spin-offs of all time lands on Netflix (Image: NETFLIX)
Separated by the events of the hit AMC series, these Walking Dead legends must fight off hordes of undead and human threats to reunite.
Originally announced as a trilogy of films centred on Rick in 2018, it was reimagined as a limited series following the -19 pandemic.
Despite production challenges, this long-awaited sequel has been praised as a fitting end to Rick and Michonne’s story, attracting 3 million viewers within three days – the largest premiere for AMC since 2018.
The Ones Who Live also boasts an impressive 88 percent rating on Rotten Tomatoes, with a vast majority of fans awarding the show five stars on Google, reports .
A die-hard fan encapsulated the essence of the show, remarking: “Each episode tells its own story yet connects perfectly together with one another in a way that not many other shows do so well.
Michonne and Rick finally reunite in the new miniseries (Image: AMC)
“The acting was absolutely top tier when it comes to Andrew Lincoln, Danai Gurira, and others. The raw emotion throughout the episodes is beautiful and the show writing couldn’t be any better.
“This show kept me on my toes the entire time and I’ve never felt so much suspense watching something.
“I was left wondering what might happen next and what could go wrong or right at all times. Such a powerful story of love and survival in such a terrible and harsh world in a short 6 episode format.”
Critics have echoed this sentiment, with Screen Rant describing the series as “a thrilling story that puts to the test just how strong of a bond [Rick and Michonne] share.”
The Daily Beast celebrated Andrew Lincoln’s performance (Image: AMC)
The Daily Beast singled out Lincoln’s portrayal, stating: “He’s just as grounded as always, making each and every one of Rick’s competing impulses legible on his weathered, terrified face.”
IGN was equally enthusiastic, proclaiming: “For those who’ve waited years for answers, The Ones Who Live is equal parts sad, sinister, and satisfying.”
If you missed the initial airing, fear not – Rick and Michonne’s epic journey continues in the new spin-off, available on from Monday.
The Walking Dead: The Ones Who Live is available on from Monday, January 13.