


As a result, he let his guard down and asked Michonne if she wanted to drive because he sees things.Ĭreator Robert Kirkman told press at San Diego Comic-Con in 2016 that former showrunner Scott Gimple had planned out the Richonne coupling for a long time. When he doesn't respond, she opens up and tells Rick she used to talk to her old boyfriend, assuring him that these things happen. Carl gave his father the thumb's up on Michonne, suggesting she may just be a good fit for their group.Īs they packed up the car to head back to the prison, Michonne asks Rick if he saw something. The first hints of a flirtation between Rick and Michonne could be seen way back on the show's third season. The two bonded when they headed back to Rick's hometown with Carl and ran into Morgan. Rick lets Michonne take the wheel on season three, episode 12. In honor their return to "TWD" universe, and their upcoming spin-off, Insider has updated our look back at the relationship that was several seasons in the making.

On the series' 2022 finale, Rick and Michonne appeared in a surprise coda scene to tease their upcoming "TWD" series. Gurira departed "TWD" on season 10, episode 13, in search of her love with the hope to one day reunite her family. and Judith with the help of her community until she discovered clues to believe Rick may still be alive. Shortly afterward, we learned Rick and Michonne had a child together, Rick Jr.įor the past several years, Michonne carried on raising R.J. Though he was carried away on a mysterious helicopter, Michonne, Daryl, Carol, and the rest of his family and friends were left to believe he perished saving their lives.

The fairytale romance abruptly came to an end when Andrew Lincoln left "The Walking Dead" on season nine's fifth episode. Six seasons after meeting, the two discussed building a family of their own. Yes, Jessie entered Rick's life briefly in Alexandria, but it was Michonne who Rick trusted and confided in the most. So when Michonne entered the picture on season three, it was the first semblance of a healthy relationship Rick had in his life. Before her death, Lori joked about how the two couldn't get a divorce. Even after learning about the relationship, Rick stayed with Lori and the two tried to hold everything together for their son. When she believed Rick was dead, Lori quickly formed a romantic (or, at the very least, physical) relationship with Shane, as if there were always feelings between them. Rick confided in Shane that he and Lori were having problems and he felt like she was upset with him all the time.Īnd he may have been right. If you go back and watch the first two seasons of "The Walking Dead," you'll see that Rick's marriage with Lori was on the rocks since the pilot. There's a mutual trust, a natural friendship, laughter, and - most importantly - open communication. Rick has something with Michonne he never had with his first wife, Lori. Many fans of " The Walking Dead" were overjoyed when, during the show's sixth season, Rick and Michonne interlocked fingers on a couch and realized they cared for one another as more than friends.įor years, fans 'shipped the pair known as Richonne - and with good reason. Account icon An icon in the shape of a person's head and shoulders.
