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5/10
Getting a bit deeper
tcecoleshaw15 December 2020
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The characters are still a bit annoying, Elton especially, but hey, I think it's getting a bit deeper now. We've learnt about Silas' sad upbringing though still need to understand why his dad turned violent. Iris still runs about with a spear but doesn't know what to do with it (just wondering what was on the writers minds with this portrayal when in TWD universe, kids grow up fast and kill walkers for breakfast). Huck reveals shes not quite what she seems though despite some clues to what she's up to and with who, nothing is every quite so linear in TWD universe. We also meet Felix' boyfriend in a flashback. Just calling it out: why did the writers call Felix, Felix?
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5/10
The episode unfolds with the group splintered and navigating through both literal and metaphorical minefields
fernandoschiavi8 May 2024
In a series of flashbacks, Felix and his boyfriend Will argue about Felix being torn between protecting Leo and staying with Hope and Iris, leading to Will going in Felix's place. Huck secretly meets with Kublek who orders Huck to speed up the process of bringing "the asset" to them and to isolate her from the rest of the group. In the present, with only a little more than a hundred miles to go, Huck purposefully crashes the truck and then discreetly injures Felix to slow the group down, making efforts to divide them.

At the same time, a distraught Elton finds and protects an unconscious Percy who he hallucinates talking to him, conveying Elton's own mixed emotions. Percy eventually wakes up and reveals that it was actually Huck who shot him, not Silas. Huck apparently succeeds in driving a wedge between Hope and the others and they set out on their own. However, Hope had actually figured out how to break the CRM message codes and learned that Huck is a double agent. In a post-credits scene, Will is chased through the woods by CRM soldiers who are trying to kill him.

The episode unfolds with the group splintered and navigating through both literal and metaphorical minefields. The central focus is on Hope and Iris as they deal with the revelation of their father's ongoing manipulations and the deeper implications of the Civic Republic's experiments. This discovery strains their relationship, pushing them to confront their ideals and the harsh realities of their world. Their journey, fraught with danger, symbolizes their transition from naivety to a grim acknowledgment of the complexities of their situation.

One of the most striking scenes involves a confrontation between Hope and Huck, whose true allegiances are laid bare, adding layers of betrayal and deceit to the narrative. This confrontation is charged with emotional intensity and showcases excellent character development, shifting audience sympathies and raising questions about trust and survival. The episode deftly handles these revelations, weaving backstories and current motives into a tight narrative that enhances the overall arc of the series.

In conclusion, "The Deepest Cut" is a compelling setup for the season's finale, masterfully blending emotional depth with suspenseful storytelling. The episode excels in developing its characters and pushing them to their emotional and ethical limits. The pacing is taut, and each scene meticulously adds to the buildup of the impending climax. As the series heads toward its finale, this episode successfully heightens the anticipation and sets up a complex tableau for the concluding chapter. It stands out as a testament to the series' ability to maintain tension while deepening viewer investment in the characters' fates.
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More Episodes Like This Please!!!
abram-7249529 November 2020
Honestly this episode was an wild ride. Every character was likeable in this episode even Iris. This episode is very fast pace and not slow like the others and more focus on the CRM. The Post Credit Scene was very interesting. This felt like The Walking Dead instead of Degrassi and other teen dramas.
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10/10
An Amazing Finale
jamesy-8935929 November 2020
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Percy is back! Elton has a time to shine in this episode as well, and finally gets his first walker kill. Iris was surprisingly not that annoying, and actually agreed to what she was saying about Huck. Also loved Felix & Will together, hopefully they have more screen time next season.
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1/10
Everything that made TWD great, this show sidesteps
grlym-468491 December 2020
So much is ring with this show. And the longer it goes on, the more unrecoverable it becomes. Just a list of a few complaints.

Ridiculous weapons that are so ridiculously heavy to be useful. Yet the only thing he can kill is alive people but too traumatized to kill zombies. Or weapons so insanely put together...Like a rod with some twine wrapped around a caveman rock.

Actors that can act ,as proven in other shows( like the Americans). But illustrated terribly here

The plot revolves around the least interesting character. A girl that so far has only shown that she can use a radio her dad taught her to use. She is worse than Anakin Manaquin in Star Wars episode 1

Backstories are weak and lead to nowhere quick and with little benefit to character

Repeated scenes every episode about weak plot lines

Show evolves around kids. And non of the kids have the star power (acting ability and scripting) to pull off an intrigue to get you to care. So far the nerdy kid is by far has the most potential.

No one knows how to survive except the adults. All bravado by kids but no delivery but dumb luck.

At this point, ai watch in hope they kill all the kids off but the nerdy kid and the grifter and rebuild the show next season after they remember how the other two TWD shows were successful
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10/10
that's what i'm talking about
kostantinosgontouras29 November 2020
This episode made me feel like i see the walking dead the first series ! BRAVO ! perfect episode i can't tell somethig about it !
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1/10
STILL GARBAGE
jreeders51830 November 2020
There are people from the show intentionally scoring these episodes 10. This is a horrible, horrible show. Don't you trust them. Watch it and you will see what I mean. Just plain garbage.
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10/10
Yes yes yes! This felt different.
x-mendiie29 November 2020
This episode felt different to me. Better paced & the storyline makes sense now. It all makes sense now. I love it!
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9/10
The plot thickens
hnt_dnl1 December 2020
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This penultimate episode of the season THE DEEPEST CUT really speeds up the story and moves the plot along in a very satisfying way. While I'm not crazy about the latest development regarding my favorite character Huck, I also realize that there's still a lot of untold backstory to explain things. And this episode is one of the better ones of the season, ironically because of Huck. Much as don't like this spy business for her and want her to be one of the good guys, Annet Mahendru is exceptional as this complex person who plays all the other main characters like a violin. And in retrospect, there were probably a lot of hints and clues throughout the season as to her duplicitous nature. Also, there were some good scenes in the other subplot involving Elton off on his own searching for Silas. Usually, Elton annoys me but the writers pulled out some clever tricks to make his subplot bearable and interesting. The only problem I had with this episode (and thus 9 stars instead of 10) is that I think that the part of Iris being suspicious of Huck was bad writing that came out of nowhere. I might not recall every detail of the season, but at no point has Iris ever acted like she didn't trust Huck. As headstrong as she is and as much as she loves Hope and Felix, she wouldn't have wasted any time going to them to tell them she didn't trust her. Yet all of a sudden, in the episode that requires the plot to move, Iris gets that main character plot armor where she just magically knows that Huck is up to no good. A blip on an otherwise great episode.
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10/10
Best Episode So Far
maximusgibson13 October 2021
There wasn't a second in this episode that I didn't enjoy, it had one of the best cliffhangers in the whole walking dead universe. This episode was so good it can be compared with some of the best episodes from the main show.
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8/10
Elton
meltingmel18 May 2023
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It's official. I like Elton. He is who I enjoy seeing onscreen now. I had a suspicion he would be a favorite in the first few episodes but he had been written and directed so poorly. It was very enjoyable getting to see him shine in this episode. I thought everything was well done - the acting, writing, AND editing. It felt like a smooth episode. I am enjoying the actor who plays Percy too. Once he joined the show it got exceptionally better.

I did not see the "Huck" thing coming but I thought it was done really well and was a good surprise. I'm really curious to see where the lab episode goes.
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