The Walking Dead was originally a horror series, but due to the understated appearance of the Walkers every episode, this has slowly turned into a survival series. However, the horror genre has returned in this painstakingly gruesome episode where another dear character of ours dies.
Hand over heart, I want to be honest by saying that I didn't think the Walking Dead could last this long without losing track of its direction. But, Alexandria has provided a new and mysterious location where the audience wait and watch for any signs that there could be murderers around. Now fully-recovered, but still slightly paranoid, Rick's group have blended nicely in with the residents and are doing what they do best.
This episode decided to go a bit further. A lot happened, actually, and it was great to see Eugene and Abraham get spotlighted and with such heroic scenes too. First of all, Carol continues her stubborn facade of ensuring that the youth respect her (despite her assumed title "the cookie monster" from fans). We do see a little of her motherly side, by overall what we benefit most from is a danger in town. Could Rick have to kill someone soon, and what might be the reason why Sam wants a gun?
In Glenn's group, terrible things have happened. A warehouse raid goes haywire as the ignorant and cowardly Alexandria bunch turn things nasty. Director Jennifer Lynch decided to show more gore than usual, and this is where the horror returns. As if leaving the son of the leaders of Alexandria to die wasn't enough, but Noah lost his life too. Steven Yeun was exceptional in showing his emotion, not only whilst watching his friend get devoured before his eyes, but in striking Nicholas in his anger. For a middle episode, this was just as gut-wrenching as any premiere or finale, similar to the Fourth Season episode The Grove. On a happier note, it's great to see Eugene finally get his bravery in gear, especially in protecting Tara.
For Abraham, it was great to his superior character. Like Rick, he has shown great leadership in the past, and this is where he gets the chance to provide it. Demonstrating what a cool dude he is, not only does he save one of his co-workers, but takes it in his own hands to decapitate every Walker that gets near him with just a broken stick.
The biggest revelation of the day was perhaps Father Stokes, who's religious beliefs have got in the way of his moral beliefs. Despite being a part of Rick's group, and surviving because of the perseverance of those around him, he decides to accuse them of encapsulating Satan's will, based on what they've done in the past. It's hard to see how Deanna might take this new information, but this is definitely worrying for Rick's group, because they might have a big problem on their hands.
Overall, this was a superb episode of Walking Dead, bringing us a number of new and exciting angles to explore and some visceral deaths that haven't been gorier. The consequences of the fate of this episode could be great, but I have a feeling Rick's group, due to their extreme loyalty to each other, will be invincible compared to the weak-minded body of Alexandria if it ever comes to a battle.
Hand over heart, I want to be honest by saying that I didn't think the Walking Dead could last this long without losing track of its direction. But, Alexandria has provided a new and mysterious location where the audience wait and watch for any signs that there could be murderers around. Now fully-recovered, but still slightly paranoid, Rick's group have blended nicely in with the residents and are doing what they do best.
This episode decided to go a bit further. A lot happened, actually, and it was great to see Eugene and Abraham get spotlighted and with such heroic scenes too. First of all, Carol continues her stubborn facade of ensuring that the youth respect her (despite her assumed title "the cookie monster" from fans). We do see a little of her motherly side, by overall what we benefit most from is a danger in town. Could Rick have to kill someone soon, and what might be the reason why Sam wants a gun?
In Glenn's group, terrible things have happened. A warehouse raid goes haywire as the ignorant and cowardly Alexandria bunch turn things nasty. Director Jennifer Lynch decided to show more gore than usual, and this is where the horror returns. As if leaving the son of the leaders of Alexandria to die wasn't enough, but Noah lost his life too. Steven Yeun was exceptional in showing his emotion, not only whilst watching his friend get devoured before his eyes, but in striking Nicholas in his anger. For a middle episode, this was just as gut-wrenching as any premiere or finale, similar to the Fourth Season episode The Grove. On a happier note, it's great to see Eugene finally get his bravery in gear, especially in protecting Tara.
For Abraham, it was great to his superior character. Like Rick, he has shown great leadership in the past, and this is where he gets the chance to provide it. Demonstrating what a cool dude he is, not only does he save one of his co-workers, but takes it in his own hands to decapitate every Walker that gets near him with just a broken stick.
The biggest revelation of the day was perhaps Father Stokes, who's religious beliefs have got in the way of his moral beliefs. Despite being a part of Rick's group, and surviving because of the perseverance of those around him, he decides to accuse them of encapsulating Satan's will, based on what they've done in the past. It's hard to see how Deanna might take this new information, but this is definitely worrying for Rick's group, because they might have a big problem on their hands.
Overall, this was a superb episode of Walking Dead, bringing us a number of new and exciting angles to explore and some visceral deaths that haven't been gorier. The consequences of the fate of this episode could be great, but I have a feeling Rick's group, due to their extreme loyalty to each other, will be invincible compared to the weak-minded body of Alexandria if it ever comes to a battle.