The ratings may still be dropping but “The Walking Dead” has actually been quite good in its current ninth season, with last night’s episode centered on the group’s decision to either protect Lydia and fight the creepy Whisperers or hand her over to her abusive mother, Alpha. Meantime, Carol and Ezekiel went on a fun side mission to the local movie theater!

This coming Sunday night, Whisperers co-leader Beta (Ryan Hurst) arrives on the scene.

In “Guardians,” airing Sunday, March 3rd…

“While one community struggles to ease tensions that threaten to divide from within, the true nature of another group comes into focus; a mission to rescue a friend has deadly consequences.”

Preview the upcoming episode with the promo teaser and a full clip below.