Carl recovers from his injury as the search for Sophia continues.
This is a welcome step down in drama from the previous episodes and has some comparatively quiet but decent character time.
The plot is mostly character driven as it focuses on Carl's interaction with his parents. These scenes are strong, especially the one between Carl and Rick. Shane's reflective moments about Otis provide intrigue about what is to come with his character. At the same time the search and worry for Sophia is ongoing. Daryl is heavily involved in this and his sensitive side is nicely developed by the writers. There was a great few interactions between Glenn and Maggie that give some badly needed pleasure and positivity to the overall narrative.
All being said, the episode is not without violent incident as there is a darkly comical scene involving a trapped zombie that is quite grizzly. This is the only real visual horror of the episode and is done fantastically well as a shock moment and to generate humour.
It also ends on a very intriguing note that will no doubt sew the seeds for much character drama in episodes to come.
Overall I think it provides decent respite from the emotional intensity of the series so far. It also continues the religious themes that run strongly in series 2, particularly questions about personal faith and the existence of a higher power.
All actors are great as always, particularly Andrew Lincoln, Jon Bernthal and Scott Wilson.
It is a 7.5/10 for me but I round upwards.
This is a welcome step down in drama from the previous episodes and has some comparatively quiet but decent character time.
The plot is mostly character driven as it focuses on Carl's interaction with his parents. These scenes are strong, especially the one between Carl and Rick. Shane's reflective moments about Otis provide intrigue about what is to come with his character. At the same time the search and worry for Sophia is ongoing. Daryl is heavily involved in this and his sensitive side is nicely developed by the writers. There was a great few interactions between Glenn and Maggie that give some badly needed pleasure and positivity to the overall narrative.
All being said, the episode is not without violent incident as there is a darkly comical scene involving a trapped zombie that is quite grizzly. This is the only real visual horror of the episode and is done fantastically well as a shock moment and to generate humour.
It also ends on a very intriguing note that will no doubt sew the seeds for much character drama in episodes to come.
Overall I think it provides decent respite from the emotional intensity of the series so far. It also continues the religious themes that run strongly in series 2, particularly questions about personal faith and the existence of a higher power.
All actors are great as always, particularly Andrew Lincoln, Jon Bernthal and Scott Wilson.
It is a 7.5/10 for me but I round upwards.