Good episode, but definitely building the story, which I don't mind. I feel like we are at the usual point in a season, where the episodes are very character/dialogue driven. We got our action-packed premiere, then the time jump to start the new arc in episode 10, now 11, 12 & 13 will be very story driven. Maybe even 14 too, but 15 & 16 will up the angst to a dramatic midseason finale and grand final 8 episodes.
Maggie was the best part of this episode, as always. Lauren Cohan coming back was such a blessing for this final season. I couldn't imagine it without her. Her conversations with Lance & Pamela were really interesting to watch. She see's right through the facade, and is not backing down. Eugene & Rosita have such a sweet bond as well, and I am excited to see where things go with him & Max.
The only criticism I have, is they need to stop giving Daryl scenes, that should go to other people. I love Daryl, he is a fantastic character, but there were a lot of scenes in this episode that should've been given too Aaron. Daryl already has his arc this half - the kids, becoming a soldier, and growing this bond with Mercer. Aaron's arc is Alexandria, and he should've been the pivotal focus there, but it felt like they gave most of the Alexandria scenes to Daryl, for example, Pamela talking to Daryl about Deanna...Daryl & Deanna barely shared a scene. Aaron helped her build Alexandria from nothing.
Maggie was the best part of this episode, as always. Lauren Cohan coming back was such a blessing for this final season. I couldn't imagine it without her. Her conversations with Lance & Pamela were really interesting to watch. She see's right through the facade, and is not backing down. Eugene & Rosita have such a sweet bond as well, and I am excited to see where things go with him & Max.
The only criticism I have, is they need to stop giving Daryl scenes, that should go to other people. I love Daryl, he is a fantastic character, but there were a lot of scenes in this episode that should've been given too Aaron. Daryl already has his arc this half - the kids, becoming a soldier, and growing this bond with Mercer. Aaron's arc is Alexandria, and he should've been the pivotal focus there, but it felt like they gave most of the Alexandria scenes to Daryl, for example, Pamela talking to Daryl about Deanna...Daryl & Deanna barely shared a scene. Aaron helped her build Alexandria from nothing.