I noticed a few critics complaining about this storyline, however I don't share their criticism. Actually, I think getting us caught up with the Governor, is a fresh distraction from all the blood-foamy coughing the prison dwellers have been painting the walls with.
The effort to present the Governor less like a cartoon villain and more like a ravaged soul is noted with credit. However, there were a bit too much shuffling scenes at the beginning of the episode. It is great to see there are more people out there beyond the prison, who are existing amongst the zombie herds. Sometimes, it seems the prison population are the only breathing people left, so bring on the Governor. There is nothing wrong with having parallel narratives. (This is a show about The Walking Dead, not the Rick & crew show).
I have to deduct points off this episode for: A. Taking a vehicle that doesn't start. B. The ol' "twisted ankle" routine. C. The make-out scene inches from a child (who would surely wake up).
I look forward to seeing more of the Governor, more about life in this post-apocalypse zombie world - outside the prison and maybe another hero or two (who isn't a crossbow wielding rock star).
Rating: 7.75/10
The effort to present the Governor less like a cartoon villain and more like a ravaged soul is noted with credit. However, there were a bit too much shuffling scenes at the beginning of the episode. It is great to see there are more people out there beyond the prison, who are existing amongst the zombie herds. Sometimes, it seems the prison population are the only breathing people left, so bring on the Governor. There is nothing wrong with having parallel narratives. (This is a show about The Walking Dead, not the Rick & crew show).
I have to deduct points off this episode for: A. Taking a vehicle that doesn't start. B. The ol' "twisted ankle" routine. C. The make-out scene inches from a child (who would surely wake up).
I look forward to seeing more of the Governor, more about life in this post-apocalypse zombie world - outside the prison and maybe another hero or two (who isn't a crossbow wielding rock star).
Rating: 7.75/10