Normally, in a show like The Walking Dead, there is always a sort of reality check episode, usually being one that follows an absolutely amazing one. But Season 5 so far hasn't descended into the usual. No, 'Strangers' is a brilliant follow up to the awesome premier.
Now, 'Strangers' is much slower than the premier, but it's also a much more focused and concise episode, with an absolutely gut-churning cliffhanger that will excite the hell out of the comic book readers. A dark, intense atmosphere coupled with the solid progression of almost every character makes this episode quite engrossing.
Never has The Walking Dead raced out of the gates with this much polish and confidence. And thank God it is doing so, because if season 5 carries on this form, this could be the best season yet. 8.5/10
Now, 'Strangers' is much slower than the premier, but it's also a much more focused and concise episode, with an absolutely gut-churning cliffhanger that will excite the hell out of the comic book readers. A dark, intense atmosphere coupled with the solid progression of almost every character makes this episode quite engrossing.
Never has The Walking Dead raced out of the gates with this much polish and confidence. And thank God it is doing so, because if season 5 carries on this form, this could be the best season yet. 8.5/10