Grieving from the deaths of Beth and Tyreese in different ways and with dwindling supplies, the group face the harsh road to Washington D.C.Grieving from the deaths of Beth and Tyreese in different ways and with dwindling supplies, the group face the harsh road to Washington D.C.Grieving from the deaths of Beth and Tyreese in different ways and with dwindling supplies, the group face the harsh road to Washington D.C.
- Walker
- (uncredited)
Storyline
Did you know
- TriviaAndrew Lincoln said that he felt emotional during his speech about his grandfather because he felt like he could somewhat relate to his character.
- GoofsThe barn in which the group takes shelter has large gaps in the walls and roof, yet heavy rain nor the powerful wind from the tornado get through. The inside remains as dry and undisturbed as when they entered.
- Quotes
[the group holes up in the barn for the night with a fire going, when Rick looks at Carl sleeping]
Carol Peletier: He's gonna be okay. He bounces back more than any of us do.
Rick Grimes: I used to feel sorry for kids that have to grow up now. In this. But I think I got it wrong. Growing up is getting used to the world. This is easier for them.
Michonne: This isn't the world. This isn't it.
Glenn Rhee: It might be. It might.
Michonne: That's giving up.
Glenn Rhee: It's reality.
Rick Grimes: Until we see otherwise, this is what we have to live with.
[there's a long pause as the storm thunders over them]
Rick Grimes: When I was a kid... I asked my grandpa once if he ever killed any Germans in the war. He wouldn't answer. He said that was grown-up stuff. So... so I asked if the Germans ever tried to kill him. But he got real quiet. He said he was dead the minute he stepped in to enemy territory. Every day he woke up and told himself, rest in peace. Now get up and go to war. And then after a few years of pretending he was dead... he made it out alive. That's the trick of it, I think. We do what we need to do and then, we get to live. But no matter what we find in DC, I know we'll be okay. Because this is how we survive. We tell ourselves... that we are the walking dead.
Daryl Dixon: We ain't them.
Rick Grimes: We're not them. Hey. We're not.
Daryl Dixon: We ain't them.
[Daryl walks off from the group around the fire]
- ConnectionsFeatured in The Walking Dead: The Journey So Far (2016)
As a reflective character driven episode I thought this was a good one.
There has been a phenomenal amount of death, suffering, and oppressive circumstances throughout the first five seasons of The Walking Dead and this episode (along with many others) depicts the toll it takes on people. It is a well made episode that makes it very clear who in the group is visibly struggling.
I liked how it emphasises the most basic survival requirements of food and water, which is not the main focus in other episodes, but should be prominent considering the circumstance. Judith seems to have had plot armour on for a while considering how little I've heard her scream out of hunger, but I won't get too critical as I wouldn't particularly want to be put through that trauma.
There are several parts I found quite memorable, like the zombie in the trunk, Gabriel's collar, the zombie dodging fight, the characters reacting to the rain, Rick's speech, and the barn door.
Performances are strong from all cast members as usual and the production values are great as ever. The Walking Dead uses visual storytelling to get across how characters are feeling exceptionally well.
- snoozejonc
- Jan 1, 2022
Details
- Runtime43 minutes
- Color
- Sound mix
- Aspect ratio
- 16:9 HD