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Well, first off, rip in peace Ron, Sam, and (the single tragedy of the three) Jessie. I saw the bloodbath coming, as did many, but it was exceptionally well executed all the same. And Carl got shot in the fucking eye! I also saw this coming because of the comics and a loudmouth imbecile at school spoiling that it would happen in this first episode, but still! Wow!
This episode might as well have been titled "Useless / Annoying Characters Finally Step The Fuck Up". Father Gabriel successfully transports Judith and then finally fights back, Eugene and other shunted characters hold their own at Rick's side, Little Miss MY PARENTS ARE DEAD FEEL MY SUFFERING takes some initiative with Glenn, etc, etc.
Now, something rather curious. As of this episode, all three of the built-up potential bridging antagonists to lead up to Negan's arrival have been killed off. Motorcyle Guy (apparently not the same guy as Wade from the Saviors' introductory episode, as I had previously presumed) got blown the fuck up (R.I.P., you were very entertaining for that one scene), Ron got his just desserts, and most anticlimactically of all, the Alpha Wolf got bit, shot from out of nowhere by Carol, and put down for good by Morgan. Who or what are Rick and crew meant to deal with before Jeffrey Dean Morgan makes his debut as Negan in the finale?
Overall, the episode wasn't without the usual flaws (did we really need another brief fake-out Glenn death?), but this was one of the best episodes in recent memory. I have high hopes for this half of the season.
This episode might as well have been titled "Useless / Annoying Characters Finally Step The Fuck Up". Father Gabriel successfully transports Judith and then finally fights back, Eugene and other shunted characters hold their own at Rick's side, Little Miss MY PARENTS ARE DEAD FEEL MY SUFFERING takes some initiative with Glenn, etc, etc.
Now, something rather curious. As of this episode, all three of the built-up potential bridging antagonists to lead up to Negan's arrival have been killed off. Motorcyle Guy (apparently not the same guy as Wade from the Saviors' introductory episode, as I had previously presumed) got blown the fuck up (R.I.P., you were very entertaining for that one scene), Ron got his just desserts, and most anticlimactically of all, the Alpha Wolf got bit, shot from out of nowhere by Carol, and put down for good by Morgan. Who or what are Rick and crew meant to deal with before Jeffrey Dean Morgan makes his debut as Negan in the finale?
Overall, the episode wasn't without the usual flaws (did we really need another brief fake-out Glenn death?), but this was one of the best episodes in recent memory. I have high hopes for this half of the season.