I just finished watching the episode, and DAMN that's one of the best episodes TWDU has ever made since the main show's season 10 "Here's Negan". Every scene is not boring at all, especially with the flashbacks, which is the same factor that drives "Here's Negan". The flashbacks eventually pay off really well at the end along with the current time, and with Genet's powerful speech, it makes the whole scene very satisfying to watch.
Then we have the thing going on with Azlan. I found him more memorable than the other side characters that get one-off from the episodes, like his story genuinely touches me and his death makes me sad (and irritated because cmon TWD, don't kill off a potentially good character that can be explored much more!) or I might just be biased, because yay Islam representation!
Also, I'm so happy that I get to hear Carol's voice again. But the thing is what she said. Someone's back. And the show is baiting us to believing it was Rick, but I honestly doubt it. It could be Morgan with Mo. However, if it is Rick, I'm going crazy for it.
All in all, the directing, the writing and the acting raise a high bar in this episode, and I hope to God the season finale is going off with a banger!
Then we have the thing going on with Azlan. I found him more memorable than the other side characters that get one-off from the episodes, like his story genuinely touches me and his death makes me sad (and irritated because cmon TWD, don't kill off a potentially good character that can be explored much more!) or I might just be biased, because yay Islam representation!
Also, I'm so happy that I get to hear Carol's voice again. But the thing is what she said. Someone's back. And the show is baiting us to believing it was Rick, but I honestly doubt it. It could be Morgan with Mo. However, if it is Rick, I'm going crazy for it.
All in all, the directing, the writing and the acting raise a high bar in this episode, and I hope to God the season finale is going off with a banger!