Escaping death by cave collapse and life with the Horde gave Magna time to self-reflect, and she agrees they should uncouple. Miko saw Magna riding dirty with the Horde and learns that her gf was separated from Connie as they fled the underground. The “everyone split up” plan is less annoying than usual this time out, thanks to compelling subplots across the board. That opportunity: Lydia, limping and a most easy target. Running away seems like an odd choice, but we later realize that Negan saw an opportunity and had to move fast (and alone). I’m not …” He never finishes his thought, because some walkers appear and Negan scurries into the woods. Aaron’s immediate reaction is to draw a sword and get ready to rumble, but Negan has something to say: “I can explain. The first clue that Negan’s got something up his leather sleeve is when he sees Aaron. Negan calling Beta “Frowny McTwoknives” and “such a dick” is only topped by his failed attempt to wrangle a hoodie-clad zombie. ![]() A little comic relief comes as Alpha hands Negan off to Beta, who gives him the Whisperer equivalent of janitorial duty: Go wrangle some more zombies to replenish the Horde. The only difference is that I don’t recall piles of groaning heads in Saving Private Ryan. The assault itself feels a bit like a poor man’s Battle of the Bastards from GOT, and the day after looks like every battlefield post-mortem you’ve seen, as the victors comb through corpses in search of survivors (like that poor Hilltopper with one arm who gets Lucilled). Once the entire compound’s in flames, I’m not sure what’s worth fighting for, but the second undead wave finally sends Daryl and company to the exits (but not before Eugene can try to save his radio equipment). But one of the many explosions blows another hole in the fence, and more walkers stream in. For a moment, it seems they might hold their ground - an intense aerial shot reveals the pile of dead that’s so massive, it’s holding back the other zombies from getting inside. The good guys are launching projectiles with catapults and Daryl is really getting the hang of that morning star, but the stunned look on Carol’s face as she surveys the scene says it all. The crisis has escalated quickly since last week, as we see that not only is the Hilltop fence in flames, so is the mansion and seemingly every other wooden structure in the compound. Then comes the double whammy, like a one-two assault from Frowny McTwoknives: Negan kills Alpha, then presents her chattering head to his co-conspirator, Carol.īefore we dissect all of that mind-blowing business, let’s review the collapse of Hilltop and the ensuing fallout. First, Mary’s reunion with her nephew ends permanently. But the Battle of Hilltop is just a warmup for what follows. ![]() The extended opening sequence is a nail-biter, aiming for a Game of Thrones–esque level of cinematic flair and almost getting there. (When a show about zombies qualifies as feel-good entertainment, you know we’re in a strange place.) If you need a break from reality, this week’s The Walking Dead delivers the goods. It’s been a long week, friends, and I think it’s safe to say that any escapism - even of the apocalyptic variety - is welcome now.
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