Holy shit.

Agreed. While I'm not quite sure of the new character direction yet, I think it can work if done correctly. And I did like the emphasis that yes, they can help people and they don't have to be afraid and hide, but it's because they're strong. The strength is important. I think it's him making peace with the two sides of himself-- his ability to do what needs to be done-- it doesn't make him a monster. Just strong. And he does have his beretta up in the next episode promo, so we can assume he does still do strong right.

And with Gabriel, he's optimistic. But after that talk with rick, it's more "cautiously optimistic." Which is good.

agreed wholeheartedly. Tyreese went full dale. Never go full dale. Im not even sure I trust what chad was saying on talking dead. Thought he was dead? So, destroy the brain so he doesn't reanimate and try to eat you! There are TWO options for tyreese-- either he's a pacifist, which is retarded, or he's incompetent, which is retarded-ed. Don't like it. Season 5 has been awesome so far, and most characters have improved already (shit, I even really liked Tara all the sudden. Lol) but tyreese has done a nose dive in my book. No, scratch that. He's gone into a catastrophic flatspin with both engines stalled and is plummeting towards the ground.

 

When Bob first wakes up you can catch a glimpse of his face.

I got excited.

 

Good one...

I was going to post that this episode was infinitely better than the season opener.

 

It didn't match the intensity of the premiere, but I did enjoy this one. It Gabriel is going to be a part of the cast, I think this did a good job of introducing him and setting up some mystery with him. The ending, with Bob's unfortunate dilemma and Daryl and Carol going after the car was all good. I'm excited for next week's. This did feel more like a set-up episode, but sometimes those are necessary.

 

Great followup to season premiere. Character development. New character ! Multiple story lines . Very creepy w/ finding Fr. Gabriel trapped on a rock, church with subliminal messages / religious subtext, Carol hesitant about re-integrating, walkers in the food bank ( YUK ! ), practically another cliffhanger with Bob and Hunters and then the 'break-a-leg' kodak moment.