The Walking Dead Out of the Ashes written by LaToya Morgan

The Walking Dead episode “Out of the Ashes” is the fifth episode for season 11. It is a dynamic episode that touches on three major storylines. Once again, we see Maggie and Negan on their trek to the satellite rendezvous point. We also get our first real look at the Commonwealth. The ashes of Hilltop are visited by Aaron, Carol, Jerry and Lydia, where they encounter something unexpected.

This episode was written by the talented LaToya Morgan and directed by the man himself, Greg Nicotero. Morgan also wrote “Guardians” from season 9. This episode told us more about the Whisperers and introduced us to Beta (Ryan Hurst).

Nictotero has directed over 30 episodes throughout the series. He has also played a walker many times throughout the series.

Angela Kang gave the two a shout-out on her IG page for Morgan and Nicotero, a repost from the writer.

The Walking Dead Out of the Ashes

This episode shows some excellent screen time for Aaron and the inner turmoil he is fighting. He is teamed up with Jerry, who always puts a positive spin on things no matter the circumstances, and Carol, who tries to be a voice of reason to him. Lydia is also instrumental in this episode as she discovers something vital the others missed.

LaToya Morgan recently partnered with Walt Barna on a comic book series titled Dark Blood. The series consisted of six issues and was released in July 2021. 

The story follows a WWII vet, Avery Aldridge, who returns from war and tries to adjusts to civilian life. He discovers he possesses some interesting new abilities as he tries to provide for his wife and daughter. He now has powers in a society that would instead he never had any.

Colorist A.H.G. and letterer AndWorld Design aided Morgan and Barna in this new genre-bending series. The first printing saw cover art by Valentine De Landro, with the second printing art being done by Paris Alleyne.

LaToya’s work can also be seen on Shameless, Parenthood, Complications, TURN: Washington’s Spies and Into the Badlands. She was an executive producer for Into the Badlands and TURN: Washington’s Spies. 

Don’t miss “Out of the Ashes,” the fifth episode of The Walking Dead’s eleventh season.