I can’t watch with everyone next week because I’ll be out of town so I watched today, and wow... loved it. I’m gonna add more probably tomorrow when I have more time.

 

persistent.

 

Welp, staying out of this thread.

 

I caved

I am now a subscriber to amc premiere

I have watched the mid season premier and I feel no shame!

Had to scroll up for a second to make sure this was in the spoiler section

One of the scenes that hit me hard was seeing Negan in the clearing where they killed Glenn and Abraham. And it appeared that Negan had a look of regret when he realized where he was.

Scene that had me chuckling - Judith scolding Negan for cussing "language, I'm a kid asshole"......Oh Judith, I adore you so damn much

Taken aback by the opening scenes recalling previous episodes with Michonne voice over. Thought that was such an ingenious way to remind us all without saying the words "previously on AMC's the walking dead" Hoping this is the norm for the remainder of the episodes

Creepiest moment for me was the scene where Luke and Alden slowly realize they are not in Kansas anymore.

I could go on and on but I will save it for the "official" episode 9 thread after the feb 10 airing

I loved the episode. The vibe feels more mature, less comic book. Slow episode for some I am sure but I tend to love character driven episodes.

definitely a 9 out of 10 for me

 

I am so glad you watched it because I've been dying for you to see all of the Jesus mourning...do you think they did him justice? I got a little choked up watching them carry him back, and eventually him slung over the horse...and the reactions of Enid, Tara, etc...and the funeral.

I feel so naughty like this should all be in spoiler tags but this IS in the spoiler section lol!

 

*runs from thread*

 

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Oh I was weeping a bit. When Tara stroked his back

The way each member of Hilltop hammered a nail in the coffin

I do think they did it justice. I was so worried it would be used as another moment to pit alexandria/michonne against hilltop/tara. I am so glad that it was used instead to what I hope is laying the foundation for relationships to mend.

I almost put my post in spoiler tags because I was worried about it being read. but it is in the spoiler section. Just hope that I used enough asterisks to camouflage the post in the "recent activity" page

Question: Daryl sitting outside the cellar prison listening in on the Henry Lydia exchange. Do you think that was something Daryl set up with Henry or do you think Henry is oblivious to Daryl eavesdropping?

UGH

.....Daryl was quite watchable in this episode. He played it smart

 

Yep, that makes more sense for sure.

Sigh, I may have to eat crow by the end of this season if Daryl keeps playing it smart

 

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I am loving the Negan/Judith dynamic

Totally did not expect Negan to make his way back to Alexandria though. I thought they were going to keep him free for a bit of time

The young girl who plays Judith is doing a great job

I need a lot more Magna in the coming episodes

Speaking of Luke, like the nickname Alden gave him, Professor

@Jen7 speaking of getting choked up. The scene with Michonne telling Daryl that it will mean a lot for the people of Hilltop to have Jesus' body to bury. The two of them sharing a moment to remember what they each lost with what they believe to be Rick's death.

And the Eugene-ism "the living kind or the original recipe" LMAO

There was so much to like in this episode

 

OH and Michonne is completely out of fu*ks to give!

As always Bear's music was perfection

Loving the way they are setting the scenes to illustrate the decay of the infrastructure, towns, shops, etc. I was blown away with the set design when Negan was attempting his shopping spree

And his Sanctuary is just a water drenched shell of its former self. I laughed at his attempt to make it more homey

 

WHY AM I IN HERE?????

 

I saw a short clip of this. Sure hope the motorcycle is OK. Is it Daryl's or just one he found?