A lot of people have commented on how nothing really happens in this episode. In linear terms, this is very true, but there's actually quite a lot happening. As a summary: Beth personally takes care of Carol; Rick and company attempt to take police hostage in order to save Carol; Sasha tries to deal with losing Bob; Abraham slowly recovers, whilst Glenn persuades Rosita to go wherever they go; Father Stokes struggles with his faith and to pick up arms against the dead!
To be absolutely honest though, this episode resorted to the routine of Season 4; taking it slow, stretching out a storyline to last more than one episode. It can be a little annoying at times, considering how long we have to wait until a resolution, but on the other hand, I'm now fully psyched for the mid-season finale!
There was a lot to enjoy in this one. Personally, I enjoyed Glenn, Tara and Rosita's detour and Sasha's big mistake in the final moments. These policemen are becoming more and more dangerous by the second!
On the downside, there wasn't a lot of Beth this time around, and she hasn't changed from her "fourth episode character". In addition, scenes at the Church seemed negligible amongst the rest of the content, there was almost no need for it be there if only just to include Carl, Michonne and Father Stokes.
Overall, a nice setup, but let's hope the mid-season finale can take it a step further just like the premiere!
7.9/10
To be absolutely honest though, this episode resorted to the routine of Season 4; taking it slow, stretching out a storyline to last more than one episode. It can be a little annoying at times, considering how long we have to wait until a resolution, but on the other hand, I'm now fully psyched for the mid-season finale!
There was a lot to enjoy in this one. Personally, I enjoyed Glenn, Tara and Rosita's detour and Sasha's big mistake in the final moments. These policemen are becoming more and more dangerous by the second!
On the downside, there wasn't a lot of Beth this time around, and she hasn't changed from her "fourth episode character". In addition, scenes at the Church seemed negligible amongst the rest of the content, there was almost no need for it be there if only just to include Carl, Michonne and Father Stokes.
Overall, a nice setup, but let's hope the mid-season finale can take it a step further just like the premiere!
7.9/10