This episode is the best one this season, and character actions actually make sense for once. Light on action, this episode instead focused on the themes of war that make this story more interesting. Most actions make sense, and left me rooting for characters I had almost given up on.
Maggie's plan for the prisoners was well done, and throwing Gregory in with them had me laughing in sheer delight. Rick using the pictures taken in earlier episodes was a great reveal, and makes me think the trash people will side with Alexandria. Ezekiel's grief was believable and heartbreaking, and Carol supporting him deepens my suspicions that they will eventually become an item.
There were some character motivations that left me confused, mostly in why Michonne and Rosita had to check on the Sanctuary. I get they are restless, but it just seemed like a poor way to get them to team up with Daryl and Tara. Speaking of them, their motivations make sense, but I'm wondering what they plan to do to the Saviors. Until I see the plan play out, I'll remain on the fence about this subplot.
One last thing: how did Carl track down Siddiq again? This took me out of the scene, and overall their screen-time felt like filler disguised as character development. Overall, this episode helped set up for the final two before the break. Hopefully these subplots all lead to an explosive conclusion, but this season actually has me praying for slower episodes, as they can't seem to get much right when they go fast-paced. Overall, a well done episode.
Maggie's plan for the prisoners was well done, and throwing Gregory in with them had me laughing in sheer delight. Rick using the pictures taken in earlier episodes was a great reveal, and makes me think the trash people will side with Alexandria. Ezekiel's grief was believable and heartbreaking, and Carol supporting him deepens my suspicions that they will eventually become an item.
There were some character motivations that left me confused, mostly in why Michonne and Rosita had to check on the Sanctuary. I get they are restless, but it just seemed like a poor way to get them to team up with Daryl and Tara. Speaking of them, their motivations make sense, but I'm wondering what they plan to do to the Saviors. Until I see the plan play out, I'll remain on the fence about this subplot.
One last thing: how did Carl track down Siddiq again? This took me out of the scene, and overall their screen-time felt like filler disguised as character development. Overall, this episode helped set up for the final two before the break. Hopefully these subplots all lead to an explosive conclusion, but this season actually has me praying for slower episodes, as they can't seem to get much right when they go fast-paced. Overall, a well done episode.