Whilst I liked the direction that the episode took, like last weeks episode I felt as though something was missing. We're 8 episodes in, only 16 episodes left and none of the main characters have been killed off. There's a lot of major characters they've created and neglected, done barely anything with this season e.g Luke, Lydia. The writers need to have a little fun and start to take some risks, it's time to kill some characters off, there's plenty to choose from. The Walking Dead creating minor characters and killing them off a few episodes later is standard procedure, predictable and just boring. Yawn. I think the writers are playing it far too safe considering it's the final season.
Overall the season has been strong, but after last weeks slow episode, I expected a much faster and action packed episode. It was an entertaining instalment but it was far too slow for a mid-season finale. What happened with Leah and Daryl was very interesting to watch and I was rather surprised with Leah's decision to not go with Daryl. I liked how Pope didn't get a glamourised death, it was sudden and felt more impactful because of this. I found him to be an interesting but underwhelming adversary. It seems that Leah is the real threat.
I was disappointed that the commonwealth story arc did not feature in the episode. I'm glad that the plot filler with the reapers is coming to an end however I am excited to see what will happen with Daryl and Leah. I'm still a massive fan of the show and always will be. I am still excited to watch every week and I'm very excited to see what's going to happen with our group of survivors, Alexandria and the Commonwealth.
Overall the season has been strong, but after last weeks slow episode, I expected a much faster and action packed episode. It was an entertaining instalment but it was far too slow for a mid-season finale. What happened with Leah and Daryl was very interesting to watch and I was rather surprised with Leah's decision to not go with Daryl. I liked how Pope didn't get a glamourised death, it was sudden and felt more impactful because of this. I found him to be an interesting but underwhelming adversary. It seems that Leah is the real threat.
I was disappointed that the commonwealth story arc did not feature in the episode. I'm glad that the plot filler with the reapers is coming to an end however I am excited to see what will happen with Daryl and Leah. I'm still a massive fan of the show and always will be. I am still excited to watch every week and I'm very excited to see what's going to happen with our group of survivors, Alexandria and the Commonwealth.