I loved the swerve with Dr. Carson. I thought the whole God has a plan thing was going a little too far with miracle after miracle, and then we think it's happening again and boom Carson is dead instead.

I really wasn't expecting it, so kudos on that.

Turns out Carl was the one who truly ended up saving Maggie via "God's lead", which I think is really cool.

 

I was happy too that things didn't keep happening in their favor, although I didn't want Dr. Carson to die...I would have loved to see him make it back to Hilltop. And despite Gabe's extremely annoying insistence that it was God doing everything, I still felt bad for him because his entire purpose of escaping the sanctuary was to deliver Dr. Carson. Maybe he'll play a part with Eugene in taking Negan down and his "purpose" will be even greater.

I hope his eyes heal, because that is anxiety-inducing looking through those tunnels! lol

 

Not much praise and positivity this week.

 

Nothing much to contribute here unfortunately.

 

Obviously.

 

Yeah the Gabe stuff was crushing. He was so positive about EVERYTHING no matter what he was going thru up until Dr Carson was shot. Watching his reaction in the bed of that truck was gut wrenching.

 

So you posted....Why?

 

I almost cried right along with him! That was so sad.

 

I'm really like you!!

 

I have already posted those things that bugged me about the episode. I do not think that the points I made in THAT thread make the episode a bad episode. I would say it was a good episode with some shining moments.

My feelings about Dwight began changing in season 7 during episode 3(?) The Cell. I remember thinking that at times you could see a glimpse of how Dwight truly felt about Negan. And then in the episode Hostilities and Calamities it became very evident. I like the character. I actually like the character a great deal.

The shining moments in this episode for the most part revolve around Dwight. I wanted to reach through my television and Cher slap Tara.......

Yes, Dwight has made some dick moves in the past. And I get it, she may never be able to forgive him nor forget. But given the situation they are in it is time for her to put on her big girl panties and get her emotions under control. They are sitting ducks out there, facing a trek across a walker infested swamp with the possibility of being found by saviors at any given moment. Priorities Tara, priorities!! I though that Austin Amelio brought just the right mix of contrition and nervousness to the scenes he had with not only Tara but with the group. I have no idea if he auditioned from among many for this role but thank goodness TPTB found him, because AA has made this character what it is

And while I do think that the bits between Gabe and Dr Carson were heavy handed at times the scenes themselves were well done (acting wise). I have long held the belief that if you are going to employ an actor with a talent such as Seth has then you better damn well utilize that talent. And up until last season Seth was not being used to his full potential. I am happy that in this season they have given him screen time and the dialogue to let him shine a bit more.

Oh and I thought Judith did an excellent job portraying fear in regard to Daryl's rant

 

I liked Carsons and Gabriels road trip, they made a good team. I'm a bit sad about Carsons death, he hadn't much screentime, but I did like the character, but I agree, that it wouldn't have make sense storywise, if they had succeed.
Daryl leading teh Alexandrians to safety was great, as was the interaction between Carol and Morgan. I hope, Carol can eventually reach him.
Eugenes concern for the Alexandrians was touching and let's me hope, that he will join them again one day.
And I liekd Negan. He seems to know much more of what's going on, than he let's show. I'm convinced, he knows about Eugene helping Carson and Gabriel escape and he probably will spring that at Eugene, when he stops to be useful.
I'm very glad, that Rosita has come to her senses and I hope, Tara will too.