Warning: SPOILERS ahead for The Walking Dead: The Ones Who Live episode 3! The Walking Dead: The Ones Who Live star Pollyanna McIntosh has shed light on Jadis' allegiance to the CRM, delving into the intricate reasons behind her alignment with the group. Jadis, a character previously revealed as a high-ranking member of the CRM in The Walking Dead: World Beyond spinoff, showcases her unwavering loyalty to them in the latest series.
In episode 3, Jadis is seen threatening to expose Alexandria to the CRM if Rick and Michonne manage to escape together successfully. McIntosh, in a conversation with AMC Talk, elaborated on Jadis' complex motivations for staying loyal to the CRM throughout the storyline of The Ones Who Live.
The actor discussed how Jadis, as a devoted soldier, seeks safety and believes in the group's objectives enough to dedicate her life to them. McIntosh shared, 'She's in this new place and she doesn't fit in yet, and she loves to have her place sorted. She couldn't really find her place in Alexandria. She sure as heck found her place at the Heaps. So, I think with the CRM she's thinking, 'Well, I want to make a name for myself here. I want to be safe.''
Jadis also harbors a fervent belief in the organization, viewing them as the last hope for humanity. She tries to recruit others by emphasizing the CRM's ability to achieve great things. However, Rick remains resistant to her persuasion. There's also a hint of resentment in Jadis towards Rick for past events in Alexandria, leading her to distance herself from him.
Jadis' threat to Rick about revealing Alexandria to the CRM in case of her demise underscores her unwavering commitment to the group's 500-year plan to restore humanity. Despite her conflicted feelings about destroying Alexandria, her loyalty to the CRM prevails, making her determined to prevent Rick and Michonne's escape.
As Jadis has been with the CRM longer than the core survivors, her loyalty to her current home is understandable. Her knowledge of the CRM's goals and her willingness to protect them at any cost highlight the depth of her dedication. With three episodes remaining, The Ones Who Live is poised to delve further into Jadis' motivations before the series concludes.
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Created by Scott M. Gimple and Danai Gurira, The Walking Dead: The Ones Who Live is a sequel spin-off series in The Walking Dead television franchise. The series picks up after Michonne's departure from the original series as she embarks on a quest to reunite with Rick Grimes amidst a new conflict between the living and the dead.
