The episode sets up a cold, intelligent enemy that poses a threat to the fragile alliance between the communities.
The group takes Lydia, a young member of the Whisperers, prisoner to learn more about this new enemy.
" Adaptation " (Season 9, Episode 9) of The Walking Dead , written by Corey Reed and directed by Greg Nicotero, marks the official introduction of the Whisperers as a major threat. Following the death of Jesus, the group faces a new, terrifying enemy that wears the skin of the dead to walk among them.
Negan finds his cell open and escapes Alexandria, aiming to return to the Sanctuary, but eventually decides to return.
Daryl, Michonne, and the others discover that the walkers they fought in the graveyard are actually people wearing masks.