The group has traveled to Richmond, Virginia, where they hope to find Noah's family alive. Unfortunately, they instead find everyone dead. The neighborhood is in ruins. As Noah and Tyreese search a house, Tyreese gets bitten on the arm and Noah has to go get help. As Tyreese lies on the floor, he hallucinates visions of Beth, Lizzie, Mika, a Terminus resident, Bob, and The Governor. They discuss with Tyreese the positives and negatives of dying, as opposed to continuing to do what he's had to in order to survive. The group arrives and amputates Tyreese's arm, but it is too late. He dies of blood loss. The group buries him, before setting off again.
"What Happened and What's Going On" is a haunting and thought-provoking episode that not only explores the group's arrival at the Alexandria Safe-Zone but also delves into the theme of hope. As the group mourns the loss of Beth and Tyreese, they are offered a glimmer of hope in the form of Alexandria, a walled community that offers safety and security.
The episode's exploration of grief and hope adds emotional depth to the characters' experiences and underscores their resilience in the face of loss. Additionally, the episode's ending, where the group is welcomed into Alexandria and offered a chance at a new beginning, symbolizes a turning point in their journey and sets the stage for new challenges and adventures.