16. Acts Of God [ RECENT × 2027 ]
While ostensibly working for the Commonwealth, the trio realizes they are being set up to be executed. They engage in a massive shootout with Commonwealth "stormtroopers" in an abandoned salvage yard.
The title refers to both the biblical-scale plagues (such as a swarm of locusts appearing at Hilltop) and the unpredictable, violent turns of fate dictated by Hornsby's coin flips. Episode Details Written by: Erik Mountain Directed by: Catriona McKenzie Original Air Date: April 10, 2022 16. Acts of God
The episode concludes with a significant shift in power as the Commonwealth officially takes control of the surrounding communities: While ostensibly working for the Commonwealth, the trio
Maggie, Lydia, and Elijah flee from Commonwealth soldiers led by Lance Hornsby. Maggie is eventually captured by Leah, who seeks revenge for the death of her "family," the Reapers. After a brutal physical struggle, Daryl arrives and kills Leah to save Maggie. Episode Details Written by: Erik Mountain Directed by:
Commonwealth banners are hung over the gates of Alexandria , the Hilltop , and Oceanside .
Max steals incriminating files from Pamela Milton’s office, hoping to expose the government’s corruption. This culminates in the distribution of papers declaring "PAMELA MILTON IS LYING TO YOU". Key Ending & Aftermath