Ep 13. What We Become

In The Walking Dead season 10 episode 13 titled "What We Become" we follow the story of Michonne as she embarks on a mission to find weapons and supplies that could help the people of Alexandria defeat the Whisperers. Along the way, she discovers information about a mysterious community called the Virgil Island that is said to have weapons and supplies that can help her cause. Michonne decides to venture to the island, despite her initial hesitation due to the possible danger that might await her.

Upon arrival, Michonne meets Virgil who tells her that his community has what she needs, however, he needs her help first to retrieve something he lost on the mainland. Michonne is forced to choose between her mission and helping Virgil when he reveals to her the stakes involved and an offer she can't refuse. As they embark on a dangerous mission together, she discovers that Virgil has a secret that has the potential to change everything she knows about herself and her past.

Throughout the episode, we see flashbacks of Michonne's past, which sheds light on the events that made her the person she is today. We see flash of memories with her family, before and during the outbreak. Alongside the flashbacks, we witness that Michonne is plagued with hallucinations and part of the story plays out as a feverish nightmare. In the meantime, Virgil tries to gain her trust and explain his side of the story and why he needed to recruit her for his quest.

Their progress soon hits a roadblock, forcing them to adjust their plans and a gut-wrenching realization occurs to Michonne about their new situation. The scenes where Michonne uses her bravery and intelligence, demonstrating both her physical and mental resilience, to overcome the terror is where we see the strength that she acutely has developed throughout the course of the series.

In the end, Michonne is forced to make a difficult choice that would impact her future and the people she loves. This decision changes her life forever, and the fate of the future episodes for this season remains unpredictable.

Overall, this episode marks a pivotal moment for Michonne's character, and for fans of the series who have followed her journey throughout the seasons. It was certainly an emotional and character-driven episode, showcasing the difficulties of our favorite characters and how they have developed throughout the past decade.