Telltale's The Walking Dead: A New Frontier - Episode 3: Above the Law is the third episode of the third season in Telltale Games' The Walking Dead series, and the fourteenth episode overall in the franchise. It was written by James Windeler and directed by Chris Rebbert. The episode was initially released on March 18, 2017, for Xbox One Season Pass holders, followed by a wider release on March 28, 2017, for PC (via Steam and the Telltale Store), PlayStation Network, Xbox Live, iOS, and Android. A Nintendo Switch version was released later, on January 21, 2020 [1].<br /><br />The episode continues the story of Javier "Javi" Garcia and Clementine, focusing on their integration into the community of Richmond, controlled by the New Frontier. The narrative explores themes of family loyalty, trust, and the difficult choices survivors must make in a post-apocalyptic world [1] [2].<br /><br />The main plot points of Above the Law include:<br /><br /> Javier's Flashback: The episode opens with a flashback to the early days of the apocalypse, showing Javier and Kate's struggle to find supplies and their encounter with a child walker, Drew, one of Gabriel's friends. This event highlights Kate's initial terror and Javier's protective instincts, ultimately leading to their decision to leave Baltimore [1].<br /> Arrival at Richmond and Quarantine: In the present, Javier, Clementine, and their group (Tripp, Eleanor, and potentially Conrad) arrive at Richmond, a community controlled by the New Frontier. They are reunited with David, Javier's brother, but are immediately placed in quarantine. David, a high-ranking member of the New Frontier's council, works to secure their entry into the community [1].<br /> Introduction to the New Frontier Council: David takes Javier to meet the New Frontier's council members: Joan (project manager), Clint (agricultural expert), and Dr. Paul Lingard (medic). During Javier's interview for admittance, Max, a New Frontier scout, accuses Javier of stealing supplies and killing his men. This leads to a confrontation where Javier can either concede, blame Max, or reveal Mariana's death at the hands of Badger, a New Frontier member [1] [5].<br /> Exile from Richmond: Regardless of Javier's choices during the council meeting, he and his group are ultimately exiled from Richmond. David, however, secretly provides them with supplies and a map to a warehouse, promising to help them later [1].<br /> Clementine's Flashback and AJ's Fate: While traveling to the warehouse, Clementine recounts her past with the New Frontier, specifically the events surrounding Alvin Jr.'s (AJ) illness and her forced separation from him. Players face a crucial choice: whether Clementine injects AJ with medicine against Lingard's advice or puts the drugs back. Regardless of the choice, Clementine is expelled from the New Frontier, and AJ is taken from her. However, David later reveals that AJ survived and Lingard knows his whereabouts [1] [5].<br /> Warehouse Discovery and Confrontation: At the war
