The Writing this season has been so poor, especially considering the stellar season 6 we had. The whole nuclear storyline was such a big mistake, any logic and believability has gone out the window.
The other major problem this season (and even the last few) is that the showrunners just dont understand who their good characters anymore, or how to write them and direct them. Characters like Dwight, Strand, Alycia, June and Morgan have all been so lovable for so long now and all had some really interesting and promising plots and arcs in seasons 6-7, but of course, as usual, the writers find ways to make them all seem stupid, unlikable or just under-use them.
Ive been late to watching most episodes this season which is rare for me, as Ive been a long-time TWD fan and watch all episodes the day they come out. I (and probably a lot of fans) really want to like this show and enjoy it but thats just gotten so hard at this point. Do I give it another chance when the season returns? Can I even be bothered anymore? I honestly dont know anymore, this episode reminds me of the time they killed off Carl Grimes. Just seems like writers have shot themselves in the foot once again.